Contents Contents Chamberlink September 2016
Business Support 5 New start-up membership launched
Business News
6 HSBC commits to Birmingham 7 President looks back on his legacy 8 Jon Griffin speaks to Sir John Peace, chairman of the Midlands Engine
10 Enquiry into the cultural sector 12 Employers not to blame for obesity 13 Historic firm invests in equipment 14 New faces in the Press and PR team 16 National Express West Midlands commemorate the Somme
Chamber Patrons 18 Award for hospital professor
1813 Club and Premier Members 20 Jaffray Care celebrates anniversary
International Trade
24 MP pledges to boost trade office 25 Major banks join forces
Chamber Group 22 Future Faces Awards shortlist announced
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26 BABC Universities recruit researchers
27 Solihull Transport strategy is welcomed
28 Lichfield & Tamworth Movie star joins cathedral project
29 Burton & District Chamber stages AGM
30 Chase Infrastructure will boost the region
35 Sutton Coldfield Chamber celebrates anniversary
36 ABCC Annual awards and dinner sell out
The Hub 31 Pull-out calendar of events
Sector Focus 28 Features Corporate Christmas
38 Planning the perfect Christmas party
40 Choose an unusual venue for your Christmas party
41 The tradition of turkey
Health & Safety 42 Get skilled in safety
44 Raising the alarm: fire safety in the workplace
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46 Finance Research will boost infrastructure
48 Skills Generation Z needs a wake-up call
50 Property Work starts on manufacturing hub
51 Retail Polish beauty products available in Birmingham
52 Business Travel Bus driver of the year vies for national award
54 Legal Law firm enjoys period of growth
56 Manufacturing A visit to Jaguar Castle Bromwich
Member Section
58 Competitions Win a meal at the Jam House and tickets to Disney on Ice
59 Member offers Enjoy a range of exclusive benefits
60 New members Chamber welcomes new members
62 Appointments Who’s moving up and who’s moving on
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