Contents Contents Chamberlink July/August 2016
Business Support 5 Chamber supports start-up business
Business News
6 Chamber hails Growth Fund money 7 Webber urges Conservatoire support 8 Midlands Engine chairman announced 10 The impact of the Midlands car sector 11 Cadbury’s creation is fit for a queen 12 Drive re-creates beloved bus 14 John Barrowman is back in panto 15 King Edward’s School fundraiser 16 BHSF celebrates acquisition
Chamber Patrons 18 HS2 will balance the economy
1813 Club and Premier Members 20 Partnership will deliver housing
International Trade
22 Export advice can be found online 23 Highlighting opportunities in Asia
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Chamber Group 24 Future Faces Competition win led to career
25 BABC Shed moves overseas
26 Solihull UB40 set to headline Summer Fest
28 Lichfield & Tamworth Ex-milkman shares success story
29 Burton & District Football club brings boost
30 Chase Jobs fair hailed a success
35 Sutton Coldfield Chamber reveals plan for growth
36 ABCC Life-saving mobile app is developed
The Hub
31 Pull-out calendar of events taking place across the Chamber network
29 Features Sector Focus
46 Finance Time to comply with regulations
48 Skills Freight apprenticeship programme
50 Legal Immigration Bill receives Royal Assent
52 Business Travel Jaguar creates jobs in Solihull
54 Property City landmark set for restoration
56 Manufacturing Investment boosts vehicle production
58 Retail Honours for Touchwood manager
Facilities Management
38 What is the true cost of legislative compliance?
Legal Services
42 It’s all in the small print 44 Buying a business – what you need to know
Member Section
59 Competitions Win theatre tickets
60 New members Chamber welcomes new members
61 Member offers Enjoy a range of exclusive benefits
62 Appointments Who’s moving up and who’s moving on
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