Divisional Chamber: Speaker Topics
Team: Policy & Strategic Relationships
About: The Chamber Policy Team exists to research business views, inform businesses of key policy decisions, legislative changes and opportunities that might impact them, and act as the voice of local business, engaging stakeholders on behalf of our members. Our priorities are determined by business, for business, with the support of the Chamber Council, an elected group of representatives from across Birmingham Chamber membership, and other divisional Chamber committees.
Lead contacts: Raj Kandola,
Director of External Affairs
r.kandola@birmingham-chamber.com
Emily Stubbs, Senior Policy & Projects Manager e.stubbs@birmingham-chamber.comTopics they can speak on: Economic Update Skills Update Sustainability update
Team: International
About: As well as being able to tap into the knowledge and experience of international trade experts, companies can seek assistance with import and export documentation, overseas market information and contacts, interpreting and translation services, training in a variety of subjects, logistics support and foreign currency exchange.
Lead contacts: Mandy Haque, Director of International m.haque@birmingham-chamber.com
Andy Hipgrave, International Logistics Support Manager a.hipgrave@birmingham-chamber.com
Topics they can speak on: Documentation Trade Translations
Team: Innovate UK Edge
About: If you're seeking expert one-to-one guidance to help your business thrive, expand globally, or advance your technological endeavors, you may be able to access funded innovation advice and support through Innovate UK EDGE, a programme delivered through Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. Innovate UK EDGE's exclusive focus lies in supporting ambitious, innovation-driven SMEs with the potential for high growth..
Lead contacts: Amerdeep Mangat, Head of Innovation Programmes
Topics they can speak on:
Business strategy, Structure and people
Product and Market strategy
Sales, Branding and marketing communications
Innovation Process and Management
Investment Readiness
Access to Finance (Non equity & grant funding)
International
Innovate UK programmes and support
amerdeep.mangat@innovateukedge.ukri.org
Team: Media
About: The Press & PR team help the Chamber and its members raise their profile by telling their stories to an audience of thousands. The team is responsible for producing Chamberlink magazine and the ChamberlinkDaily digital news bulletin, as well as weekly and monthly news bulletins for each division of the GBCC. We also generate external media opportunities (TV, radio, online and print) for the GBCC and its members.
Lead contacts: Dan Harrison, Head of Media and Communications d.harrison@birmingham-chamber.com
Feron Jayawardene, Press & PR Executive f.jaywardene@birmingham-chamber.com
Darby Newman, Press & PR Executive d.newman@birmingham-chamber.com
Topics they can speak on:
• How to made the most of the Chamber news channels
• What makes a good news story/press release