Business News
Clothing brand supports SMEs
Sports fitness clothing brand Gymshark has launched a new business support programme for SMEs in a bid to connect with the region’s brightest innovators. Based at Blythe Valley in Solihull, Gymshark has taken the global sports clothing market by storm since its formation in 2012.
‘Extremely encouraged by the partnership with Innovation Birmingham’
Gymshark, whose founder Ben
Francis started the business by printing t-shirts in his parents’ garage, is reopening the doors to its business support centre in partnership with technology campus Innovation Birmingham. The #LiftYourBusiness support
centre hopes to drive growth and opportunities for SMEs based in the technology sector, through a structured programme of mentoring. The centre will provide businesses
with the opportunity to access Gymshark’s global network and learn from the expertise and infrastructure of a brand that ships to over 180 countries across the world. The #LiftYourBusiness
programme sits within the Serendip Smart City Incubator at Innovation Birmingham and will be accepting applications from SMEs until 11 April. #LiftYourBusiness supported
eight SMEs during its first phase last year. Adam Harrison, head of special
projects at Gymshark, said: “We’ve been extremely encouraged by the partnership with Innovation Birmingham, and it’s enabled us to give something back to the area that we call home. “High levels of interest were
shown for the first programme and over the last six months we’ve highlighted why there was such competition for places. Bringing the region’s brightest innovators together in one place has highlighted the collaborative commercial and social relationships this can trigger.”
Members scoop legal prizes
A number of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce members picked up gongs at Birmingham Law Society’s 18th annual legal awards. The event took place at the ICC in Birmingham and
was hosted by BBC newsreader Huw Edwards. Chamber members Eversheds Sutherland
(International) LLP, Squire Patton Boggs and St Philips Chambers picked up awards for Apprentice of the Year, Barrister of the Year, Partner of the Year, Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Award and Law Firm of the Year (National). Nick Green (pictured), Birmingham office managing partner at Squire Patton Boggs, was named Partner of the Year. He said: “I am honoured to receive such a
prestigious award from the Birmingham Law Society, which I accept on behalf of our fantastic team. “As Birmingham managing partner, I am very
grateful for the support of everyone in the office and this award is a reflection of their achievements.” The full list of award winners is as follows:
• Trainee Solicitor of the Year: Francis Tsui – Fieldfisher LLP
• Apprentice of the Year: William Preston – Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
• Paralegal of the Year: Gemma Tibbatts – Regan Peggs Solicitors
• Solicitor of the Year: Chrissie Wolfe – Irwin Mitchell LLP
• Barrister of the Year: Elizabeth Hodgetts – St Philips Chambers
• Partner of the Year: Nick Green – Squire Patton Boggs (UK)
• Birmingham Law Society Pro Bono Award: Sophie Garner – St Philips Chambers
• Excellence in client service, Business clients: Irwin Mitchell LLP – Employment Team
• Excellence in client service, Private clients: Irwin Mitchell LLP – Family Team
• Law Firm of the Year (Sole Practitioners and firms up to 5 partners): Greens Solicitors
• Law Firm of the Year (Regional): Anthony Collins Solicitors LLP
• Law Firm of the Year (National): Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Gymshark
founder Ben Francis
Healthy selection of services from BHSF
Firms in Birmingham’s business district can now take advantage of a full range of services provided by BHSF’s medical practice. Located at the Cornerblock
development in Cornwall Street, in the heart of the city’s business district, BHSF’s offering now include GP consultations, mental health services, health screening, physiotherapy and a travel clinic. The Chamber patron also offers
firms the chance to purchase corporate packages to suit the priorities of their business. Director of strategic
development Shelley Rowley said: “BHSF Medical Practice delivers high-quality, accessible, private healthcare to the Birmingham business community, making a positive impact on people’s health through prevention and early intervention. “With wellness promotion at the
top of most business agendas, offering employees access to quality healthcare services is a great employee benefit.” To find out more visit
www.bhsfmedicalpractice.co.uk or call 0121 728 8366.
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