The Hub The Hub What’s on at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce


Sweet success: Solihull business Bizspace serves up a sweet treat at last year’s expo


Academy to put on


a show at awards Aston Performing Arts Academy (AAPA) will once again provide the entertainment for Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s annual dinner and awards. The academy offers music tuition and


performance opportunities to emerging talent in Birmingham. Its Academy of Development focuses on


vocal, performance, music, professional and technical development. APAA will perform for the 1,300 guests


attending the black-tie event at Birmingham’s ICC, on 11 April. Paul Faulkner, chief executive of the GBCC,


said: “APAA have performed at our annual dinner and awards before, and present a lively performance with talented, young local performers.” Tru Powell, creative and events director at


Events will give your business exposure


Two regional business expos organised by the Chamber are expected to attract more than 800 delegated and 80 exhibitors. The Solihull Chamber of Commerce expo,


sponsored by Telephone Europe, is taking place on 17 May at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport. Lillian Elekan, head of Solihull Chamber of


Commerce, said: “Last year’s expo was a great success, with a record amount of exhibitors and delegates and three excellent seminars on the day. We look forward to an even bigger and better event this year.” Early bird offers on exhibition stands are


already on sale. Members of Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce are able to purchase exhibition stands at £210 plus VAT. For non-members, exhibition stands are available to purchase at £260 plus VAT.


The Sutton Coldfield Chamber’s Royal


Business Fair is also returning. It takes place at the Ramada Birmingham


Sutton Coldfield Hotel on 7 June. Chris Brewerton, head of the Sutton Coldfield Chamber, said: “The Royal Business Fair is a great event for Sutton Coldfield as we welcome in excess of 400 delegates to network, build relationships and speak to many of our exhibitors from across the local area.” Exhibition stands are £200 (plus VAT) to Chamber members or £300 (plus VAT) to non- members. An exhibition stand plus a brochure advert is


£250 (plus VAT) to members or £375 (plus VAT) to non-members. Both expos are free to attend for delegates.


For more information email events@birmingham-chamber.com


Goal-den opportunity for members


Chamber members are invited to an exclusive showcase of the Hilton hotel at St George’s Park in Burton – next to England’s National Football Centre. Premier and 1813 members can take a tour of


the facilities, enjoy drinks and canapés and get the chance to network. There will also be prize giveaways. The event,


on 22 May, is free is free for Premier and 1813 members to attend.


For more information email events@birmingham-chamber.com


Showtime: Paul Faulkner with Tru Powell and the Chamber’s senior marketing and events executive Julie Ledesma


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APAA, said: “We’re really excited to be performing at the Chamber’s annual dinner and awards, a fantastic celebration of the vibrant and thriving business community in Greater Birmingham. “Not only is it a great event, but also a great


platform to showcase our young performers.” HSBC, Birmingham City University, Aston Villa


Football Club, Elonex are headline sponsors of the dinner, alongside Aston University, Birmingham Airport, Wesleyan and Millennium Point who are awards sponsors. Team Telemarketing are table décor sponsors,


while Qatar Airways are pre-dinner drinks sponsors.


Sponsorship opportunities are still available – contact sponsor@birmingham-chamber.com


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