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Asian Business Chamber awards shortlist revealed
awards, which takes place on 17 November at the International Convention Centre. Entries increased by 36 per cent and the
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overall ‘Business of the Year’ will be chosen from the winners of each category. The judges were Joel Blake, founder and managing director of CultiV8 Solutions, Qasim Majid, president of the ABCC, Anita Bhalla, chair of performances Birmingham at Town Hall and Symphony Hall and Suzanne Virdee, presenter and journalist at ITV news.
Those shortlisted for the awards are:
Outstanding Business Woman of the Year Sponsored by Aston University
Baljit Kaur - Innate Consultancy Baljit is an equality, diversity and inclusion specialist who delivers training to organisations looking to bolster their diversity.
Dee Kundi – VWV Dee is a commercial litigation partner who has been instrumental at VWV in developing their online portal and debt recovery department. Outside of law, Dee is an active volunteer and non- executive director of TAG Midlands Network Group.
Rosie Ginday - Miss Macaroon Rosie is the founder of social enterprise Miss Macaroon, a pastry manufacturer who specialises in French macaroons. The firm has trained 45 unemployed young people.
Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion Sponsored by South and City College Birmingham
Chinese Community Centre – Birmingham (CCC-B) The long-established community centre has diversity and inclusion ‘at the heart’ of its business. The firm initiated the China West Midlands 2020 project that aims to connect people from diverse communities.
Mazars The accountancy firm is commitment to diversity and inclusion and have embedded them in a number of their processes.
Sport Birmingham A commitment to diversity is demonstrated through their staff base being made up of 50 per cent female and 33 per cent BAME. Their board is reflective of Birmingham’s communities, with 25 per cent of the board being women and 33 per cent BAME.
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he shortlist has been announced for this year’s Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) annual dinner and
Outstanding Hospitality and Events Services Sponsored by Scholars School System
Delicious PR The public relations and events firm uses their process of ‘create, connect and communicate’ to deliver big results. The business marked its ten- year anniversary this year and is looking to pitch for Commonwealth Games 2022 events.
IET Birmingham: Austin Court Slick facilities alongside excellent customer service are the focus at this events space. The firm has recorded impressive footfall numbers and a customer retention rate of 85 per cent.
Indico The first street food restaurant of its kind in Solihull, Indico report that 75 per cent of their customers return and have a social media following of more than 22,000.
Unique Venues Birmingham A commercial venture between Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham, Unique Venues Birmingham provides hospitality and conferencing activities in two venues. The business plans to grow the brand nationally.
Outstanding SME Business of the Year Sponsored by Mazars
BCRS Business Loans Advocates of small businesses, the firm offer loans to businesses that make a positive economic contribution. The organisation aims to lend £10m per year in the next three years.
Sandhills Limited The husband and wife duo, Dalbir and Harcharan Basra, have created 170 jobs since launching their nursery in 2005. It has been voted one of the top 20 in the country.
United Carpets Stechford This national franchisee operator has a clear strategy to provide good quality carpets at a reasonable, honest price. They consistently have a string of satisfied customers, delivering healthy growth.
Outstanding Start-up Business of the Year
ANZ Training trading name of Matrix Solutions International Ltd The small firm has big ambitions. It works with job centres, schools and councils to identify and train individuals. They have trained more than 800 students.
Germz Founded earlier this year, the marketing firm has
already delivered a number of high profile campaigns. They co-ordinated the marketing campaign for Celebrate Eid at Small Heath Park, the biggest event in Europe with more than 150,000 present.
The HR Dept – Bham NE & SW Founder of the outsourced human resources services firm, Omar Rashid, saw a gap in the market for serving SMEs with HR services. Omar operates under the HR Dept brand, and has quickly secured a number of top clients.
Trésor Beauty & Training Academy Ltd The firm utilises social media marketing to sell their skincare and beauty products. Now with a strong sales book, it is looking to recruit apprentices and provide training courses.
Outstanding Use of Digital Technology and Innovation
Enlighten Pioneers of augmented and virtual reality, the tech firm create bespoke eLearning solutions. One of their projects has integrated augmented reality into a mental health poster campaign.
Rational FX Thousands of private and corporate clients use their online payments portal. The firm has made a number of enhancements to their online
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