NETWORKING & EVENTS NETWORKING&EVENTS ROUND-UP OF RECENT AND FORTHCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
New benefits added to event partner scheme
relationship with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce agreeing to an amount of activity that is planned and paid for in
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advance. The scheme enables a member to plan their activities over a specified period of up to 12 months, while making savings on the cost if purchased separately. The new partner agreement will cost
£1,000+VAT and will entitle the partner to the following benefits: • A speaker opportunity for up to five minutes at a Chamber event during the term of the agreement.
• Exhibition space at two Chamber networking events of the partner’s choice.
• 500 company flyers (supplied by the partner) that will be distributed to delegates at selected Chamber events.
• An editorial article on the partner in Chamberlink during the agreement period.
• Two complimentary places at a Chamber speaker breakfast of the events partner’s choosing.
• Company logo feature in the event partner’s panel on the events page of Chamberlink
• Company logo and website address on event partners pdf and flyers used to promote the scheme throughout the year.
• A meeting with the director of events to discuss the planned activity for the period. Chamber events director Henrik Court said: “The additional features are designed to raise the partner’s profile, increase the range of activities and add more sign-posting opportunities, compared to previous schemes whilst potentially generating new customers, sales and profit as a result. “The partner scheme has seen much success
since it was introduced in 2010 with a very high partner retention rate, I think the revised scheme will be even more attractive to businesses.” The first event partner to sign-up to the new
event partner scheme is Total Gas and Power. Any interested members should call the events team on 0121 607 1772 or email
events@birmingham-chamber.com
Food-Smart City seminar
The growing importance of sustainability issues for food businesses is the theme of a morning seminar organised by Universities West Midlands as part of the ‘Food-Smart City’ project. Project manager Dr Adrian Morley said: "The
rise in food prices over recent years is probably the clearest manifestation of the sustainability pressures facing the entire food system. “We are also witnessing more and more
availability challenges for manufacturers, retailers and food services alike as the resilience of supply chains is tested, as well as a growing consumer interest in aspects of sustainability such as local food, fair trade and healthy eating". The event will brief participants about these issues, the ways in which they are beginning to
impinge on business practice and the opportunities open to companies to take advantage of greater consumer and business concerns in this area. There will also be a series of 10-minute
presentations covering both research and more direct support for food businesses in the region. Participants will learn about an ambitious
collaboration between universities in the region to promote the concept of 'Food-Smart Cities'. The event will be held at Chamber House on
14 May and will run from 8.30 until 10.30, with presentations preceded and followed by networking time.
For further information, visit
www.foodsmartcity.org
BIRMINGHAM CHAMBEREVENTS PARTNERS
Food for thought: Dr Adrian Morley
he Chamber has relaunched its event partner scheme whereby businesses have a strategic
Chamber membership event relaunched
The Chamber has introduced a new format to the very popular, previously named, ‘Maximise Your Membership’ event that takes place at the Chamber’s offices each quarter. The event has been renamed ‘How to make
the most of your membership’. It will continue to be aimed at recently joined members, those new to a business that is already a member but unfamiliar as to how to utilise their membership, to those that simply wish to get an update and also potential new members who wish to see what is available. Director of events Henrik Court said: “These
events have always proved popular and there are many resulting success stories but I felt it was time to change the format slightly.” Henrik will make delegates aware of the
features and benefits of membership while giving tips and advice, so that delegates can ensure that their business is making the most of their investment in Chamber membership and getting the greatest return. New to the event format will be the
introduction of an action plan that delegates will complete during the event - ready to take back to their business for implementation. The opportunity to network with other
delegates before and after the main presentation will remain and to hear from a current member about their how they have engaged with the Chamber and their experience of doing so. Chamber event partners ISO Quality
Services, based in Worcester, will continue to sponsor the events until April 2015. The next event takes place on 9 July.
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