Contents


Contents November 2018


46 ABCC Awards shortlist announced


The Hub 37 Chamber network calendar of events


Sector Focus 56 Finance The benefits of R&D tax relief


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Business News 4 Editor’s View Celebrating Birmingham’s venues


5 Report reveals future economic success of the region


6 The NEC: the jewel in the nation’s venue crown


8 Helping small businesses deal with late payments


11 President’s Focus Julian Beer, president, BABC


12 New vice-principal for Conservatoire


13 Expand your reach with advertising opportunities


14 Funding for Commonwealth Games village 17 HS2 station designs revealed 19 WSP secures Birmingham Airport contact


20 The Griffin Report Dr Mark Keene, co-founder of Metrasens, recounts his ‘lightbulb’ moment


22 Introducing the newest start-up members 23 Bank pledges funding for training centre 25 Skills support is a victory for region


Chamber Patrons 28 Mental Health must be supported


1813 Club and Premier Members 30 UVB joins matchmaking service


International Trade 32 Chamber backs WTO reform


Chamber Group 33 Commonwealth Consulate General of India joins the GBCCC


34 Solihull Telemarketers scoop top prize at awards


36 Future Faces Message from outgoing president


41 BABC Doing deals after Brexit


42 Burton & District Top firms’ focus remains on growth


43 Chase Technology showcases new facility


44 Lichfield & Tamworth Campaign to boost high street


45 Sutton Coldfield Rail route may get back on track


43 Features Business Banking


& Finance 49 Small business finance in a changing word


50 Alternative methods of banking


52 Seven steps to reducing financial worry


Logistics, Freight


& Transportation 54 How fleets can prepare for a post- Brexit Britain


58 Legal Don’t wait to get your contracts in order


60 Retail Brexit report is food for thought


63 Sport Cricket club’s historic season is commemorated in book


64 Business Travel Flybe initiative encourages women to join the industry


67 Property EVA to help boost NEC Group activity


68 Manufacturing Jaguar I-Pace completes Brussels challenge


Member Section 70 Competition Win a meal at Brew Bar and Restaurant


71 Member Profile Honeywell


72 New Members The Chamber welcomes new members


74 …any other business A round-up of news from Chamber members


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