FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: SOLIHULL AWARDS DINNER 2024 | GREATER BIRMINGHAM CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
I’m delighted to welcome everyone attending this year’s Solihull Expo, the biggest networking event of the year for Solihull Chamber. The expo is a fantastic platform for anyone looking to build their network, promote their business, find new suppliers or simply increase their knowledge – and all under one roof at the Best Western Plus Manor Hotel. We are set to be joined by over 400 business people here at the Best Western, providing the ideal location for delegates to meet and mingle and exchange ideas which could help transform your business and point the way towards a prosperous future. Our aim for the expo is to continue to build on the success of Expo 2023 with an even more ambitious programme of events to stimulate debates and discussions and gain invaluable insights into today’s fast-changing business climate. Delegates can benefit in all sorts of ways, by making new connections, raising their business profiles through networking, seeking out new opportunities and collaborations and growing sales, customers and their client base. Morning seminars will focus on an economic update for Solihull,
kindly sponsored by Prime Accountants, which will include voices from prominent business leaders in Solihull. This will be followed by a second presentation and discussion with Anthony Tattum, CEO of Leopard Co. Anthony will be giving us a fantastic insight into maximising your reach in small business marketing. Our afternoon will be dedicated to an hour of speed networking, giving all of our attendees the perfect opportunity to tap into all the expertise and talent gathered under one roof. A big thank you goes out to the Best Western Plus Manor Hotel for providing the ideal location for the best business brains in Solihull and further afield in Greater Birmingham to meet and enjoy a great day of thoughtprovoking discussions and making new contacts. Members of Team Chamber will be on hand if you have any questions throughout the day.
There’s so much to enjoy – and so much to gain from one of the highlights of the Greater Birmingham business calendar.
Henrietta Brealey CEO Greater Birmingham Chambers of CommerceNot a member of the Chamber? Unleash your business potential through chamber membership. greaterbirminghamchambers.com
08:30-09:45
Doing Business in Solihull: An Economic Snapshot
10:00 Expo opens
13:00-13:45
Unlocking Growth: 8 ideas to Maximise Reach in Small Business Marketing
14:00-15:00 Speed Networking
15:00 Expo Closes
Seminars and Speed Networking:
Please make your way to the Cedars Suite 10 minutes before the seminars and speed networking are due to start. Entry to the seminars will be on a first-come first-served basis. Speed networking is for those who have pre-booked only.
Chamber information desk
For help and information about anything relating to the event, please visit us at the registration desk.
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08:30-09:45:
DOING BUSINESS IN SOLIHULL: AN ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT SPONSORED BY PRIME ACCOUNTANTS
The seminar will feature an overview of the main findings of the report, followed by a high-profile panel discussion. Chaired by and joining Kevin Johns, Managing Director of Prime Accountants will be;
• Gemma Dilkes, Policy and Projects Officer, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
• Cllr Karen Grinsell, Deputy Leader Solihull Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
• Tony Elvin, General Manager, Touchwood Solihull SESSION SPONSORED BY: 13:00 - 13:45:
UNLOCKING GROWTH: 8 IDEAS TO MAXIMISE REACH IN SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING cfzccfzefawdawdcwaxawdXWEX
Reach is king in marketing. It’s the fuel that powers visibility, brand awareness, and business growth. This seminar is designed specifically for SMEs that want to amplify the impact of their marketing. In this session, delegates will learn simple and practical ways to expand the reach of their messaging effectively. From harnessing the power of social media and optimising their digital presence to leveraging local relationships, delegates will gain invaluable insights to propel their businesses growth. Led by seasoned marketing expert and Big Cat CEO, Anthony Tattum this seminar promises to equip SME owners and marketers with the essential tools to unlock growth and achieve success in today’s competitive digital landscape.
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Melissa Danks 43 Legal
Marley Gama Access Skills
Sam Mason Access Skills Ltd
Michelle Loveland ACUTEC Limited
Craig Potts ACUTEC Limited
Jon Marshalll ACUTEC Limited
Madison Beehre ACUTEC Limited
Richard Hobson Adelar Facilities Management
Vicky Campbell Advance Populus
Vicky Campbell Advance Populus
Angelo Cugini AFJ Limited
Waqas Babar AGA Wealth Management
Kevin Hygate AJ Products (UK) Ltd
Darren Schrouder Althaus Digital
James Warwick Amtis
Tom Iveson Amtis Professional Ltd
Lorna Ogilvie Arriva UK Trains
Stephen Buswell ASAP Fire Systems Ltd
Adrian Roberts ASP Promotions Limited
Ashmita Chitlangia Aston University
Prasanta Dey Aston University
Jon Harrison Auditel
Brett Linton AW Wealth Ltd
Matt Stait AW Wealth Ltd
Helen Davis Best Western Plus Manor Hotel
Paul O'hagan Best Western Plus Manor Hotel
Paula Moran Best Western Plus Manor Hotel
Letween Aka Bianca
Maringisanwa Better Care Services Ltd
Jayne Hume Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Anastasios
Tapeinopoulos Birmingham City University
Frankie Galati Birmingham City University
Mike Leonard Birmingham City University
Raaj Shamji Birmingham City University
Lucy Clark Bitesize HR Limited
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Brian Wigley BRW Business Developments Ltd
Paul Wigley BRW Business Developments Ltd
James Brodie Business Buzz Warwickshire
Ebonie Hawkins Cardinal Global Logistics
Pauline Manby Carers Trust Solihull
Avesh Sokhal Cheeky Maharaja
Callum Hollinsworth Circyl
Cheytan Price City finance
Dominic Preist Claritas Tax
Talia Masters Claritas Tax
Judith Timmins Compliance Coach
Adam Ellgood Correla
Andrew Simpson COSAM Entertainment
Zoe Simpson COSAM Entertainment
Chris Nagle Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce
Sufyan Choudhury Coventry University Talent Team
Sean Hemmings Creditreform (UK) Ltd
Nicola Corfield Crowne Plaza Solihull
Nicky Harrop Currie Young
Sheila Deamer Davisons Law
Derek Binns Department for Business and Trade
Riyaz Nilar Design Space 2 Ltd
Vinay Parmar Dhruva Star
Mick Westman Digital INnov8ors Ltd
Raj Waghmare Eastern Dream Ltd
Rosalind Wilson Edgbaston Stadium
Babatunde Amusan Eguards Limited
Vicky Docker Empowered Change
Samina Arshad Enigma Consultancy Coaching Services Ltd
Emma Gill Eternal Engagements
Mark Whittlesea Excelpoint Limited
Robert Mitchell Family Society - Adoption Focus
Carrie Bacciocchi FindaBiz Networking
Forhana Begum Free2Learn
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Muhammad Rajput Freshbreeze Environmental Ltd
Jonathan Wilkins
Futureproof Consultants (UK) Ltd t/a Auditel
Atif Javed G4S
Lillian Elekan GBCC
John Greatrex Great Exhibitions Ltd
Richard Brooks
Anne-Marie Newey
Becky Black
Gary Birch
Jemima Rutherford
Paula Charles
Sophie PoduvalMorrell
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Group
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Group
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Group
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Group
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Group
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Group
Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Group
Gary Edwards Handelsbanken
Michael Graham Handelsbanken
Paul Maycock Handelsbanken
Vanessa Salisbury Handelsbanken
Richard Murphy Hatton James Legal
Victoria Osgood High Speed 2 Ltd
Abel Tanase Hilton Birmingham Metropole
Haris Baig HN Foods Limited
Ellie Beattie Hogarths Hotel
Amy Louise Macdonald
Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport
Ruth Bennett Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport
Deborah Yates
Holiday Inn Birmingham City & BCEC
Mark Birch Howden
Victoria Morbey HR Evaluate Consultancy
Nikoleta Leck Ibis Coventry Centre
Muktadir Choudhury ignitewebs
Jamie Handley Imperial Green Systems Ltd
Matthew Humphreys Imprint Events
Paul Humphreys Imprint Events
Ali Mahmood In Touch With: Connecting People
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Dominiks Ozols Infrashift Solutions Limited
Tally Johal Infrashift Solutions Limited
Dmitry Denisovs Infrashift Solutions Limited
Shaun Cremins insight6
Ian Humphreys International Synergies Ltd
Luqman Ahmed Invenco Engineering Industries
Kamal Tusham ISHIDA
Aman Mattu IWG
Jimmie Chan IWG
Nigel Lawrence Jericho Foundation
Charlotte Ingleby Jerroms
Sacha Colbert Jerroms
Kiera Larkin Jerroms Group
Jim Kringle Jim Kringle Entertainment
Kim Hulse K Hulse Consulting
Terry Dray Keele University
Thomas Langman Leonardo Royal Hotel Birmingham
Naila Akhtar Mackrell. Solicitors
Laura Holloway MADE Architecture
Sofia Younis MADE Architecture
Paige Danks Man Commercial Protection
Laura Mccarthy MAN Commercial Protection Ltd
Mark Lambert Mark Lambert Consulting Ltd
Christian Von Buchwald Maxi Automation Limited
Matthew West MDW Design
Patrick Perkins MEI Graphics Ltd
Aline Boblin Menopause Knowledge CIC
Vishnu Parmar Merit Display
Amar Jawaid Midlands property centre
Rachel Ollerenshaw Molly Ollys
Suyeb Ghazi MY MARQUEE
Haris Khalil N/A
Amjad Mughal Nazir trading
Lisa Jobins NEC Group
Danny Bromage Network
Nic Parsons
Novus works - Supporting Prisoners into employment on release
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Chris Wathen Oaklands Group
David East Orapi Applied Ltd
Damian Ronan Panoptech
Ralph Bailey Paul Rigby Group Ltd
Ryan Maddison Paul Rigby Group Ltd
Richard Newell Perception Copywriting
Dominic Evans Pertemps
Sarah Clarke Pertemps
Ellie Hardiman Pertemps Network Group
Natalie Jessup Pertemps Network Group
Kate Langton Phoebus Software Limited
Daniel Tipper Power Saving Solutions
Paul Guise Prime Accountants Group
Kerrie Given Prime Accountants Group
Mike Hodkinson PSYCAL IT Training
Ben Smith Pytronot Payroll Solutions
Joe Tabb R&Co Communications
Komal Khedkar R&Co Communications
Emma-Jane Bisseker Reach Peak Performance Limited
Matt Wilson Resolvus
Charlotte Nicolson Resolvus Limited
Anish Panchmatia Right at Home - Solihull
Claire Barber Ring Ring Recruitment
Debbie Towle RJK Logistics
Donna Clarke RJK Logistics
Rory Pickin Röhlig UK Ltd
Mia Smith Royal Mencap
Joanna Lees runyourfleet
Jo Lees runyourfleet
Davina Schonle S2C Virtual Reality
Eileen Schofield Schofield & Associates
Naomi Harvey Schumacher Packaging Birmingham
Eleanor Jones Serco Limited
Kirstey Henry Serco Limited
Claire Tynan Serco Restart Scheme
Syed Ahmed SMBC
Karen Heap Socially Shared Business Network
Danielle Parker Solar for Schools
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Matt Gregor
Azijul Hoque
Elaine Reeves
Nadia Davies
Paul Bates
Clare Rudge
Bradley Rice
Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust
Solihull College & University Centre
Solihull College & University Centre
Solihull College & University Centre
Solihull College & University Centre
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Solihull Moors Football Club
Pauline Clarke St Basils Charity
Rohan David Emmanuel Staffley
Susanna Symeonides STEAMhouse, Birmingham City University
Simon Buttery
Steven Eagell Toyota and Lexus Birmingham
Mike Harris Strategus Consulting Limited
Elizabeth Watt
Reiss Barton
Libby Rees
Tom Tracey
Lisa Cressy
Stratford Energy Solutions
Studio Forty Six Ltd
Studio Forty Six Ltd
Studio Forty Six Ltd
Super-BEing
Chester Boothe Swof Media
Emma Hewitt
Linda Heyworth
Mitra Mann
Roy Colaba
Samantha Elsmore
Jessica Ball
Sydney Mitchell
Sydney Mitchell
Sydney Mitchell
Sydney Mitchell
Sydney Mitchell
Sydney Mitchell LLP
Matthew Small T150 Energy Ltd
Kate Tait Taits Christmas Decor Ltd
Jocelyn Brown Talent Build Solutions Limited
Gwyneth Box
Tantamount Ltd
Michael Harris TE121
Jade West The Bear Grylls Adventure
Kat Johnson The conference works
Tommy Mcdonnell The Development Manager (TDM)
Joanna Benbow The Listening Centre EAP Ltd
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Bradley Bevan The National Energy Hub
Lee Harris The National Energy Hub
Luke Biddle The Profit Duo
Sara Biddle The Profit Duo
Holly Vaughan The Recruitment Duo Limited
Louise Dunn The Recruitment Duo Limited
Colin Averis The Senator Group
Kasam Parkar The Voice For Epilepsy
Alicia Yilmaz Thursfields Solicitors
Anna Albini Thursfields Solicitors
Fiona Boxwell Thursfields Solicitors
Terry Dickson Thursfields Solicitors
Debbie Lynne Tombtalk/ DebbieLynneMusic
Richard Frazer TOP Networking
Helen Viner Touchwood
Tony Elvin Touchwood
Dean Billington Triton Telecom Limited
Ruth Budd UCARGO PACIFIC LTD
Sigita Pjampite Unique Venues Birmingham
Bethan Havard University College Birmingham
Frank Arris University College Birmingham
Oluwatoyin
Opeloyeru Vida Consulting Limited
Joe Cuffe Virtus Finance Limited
Ken Mackay Visit Knowle
Andy Andreou VivoComms
Vanessa Higham Warwick HR
Cherie Hodder Warwick HR
Claire Duncombe WarwickHR
Joe Knight Wavenet
Tom Harris Wavenet
Bidhan Vhadra Web Pulse Marketing Ltd
Adam Hicklin West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre
Rebecca Archer WMG Academy for Young Engineers
Andrew Kyprianou WMG Academy for Young Engineers - Solihull
Laurence Evans WQA UK Ltd
Ali Karakaya Yakinori Solihull Limited
*Correct at the time of printing
Tara Mahoney Yakinori Solihull Limited
Jeffrey Lewis Zephyr Training Services
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The Recruitment Duo are an award winning, independent recruitment agency in Solihull setup by Holly Vaughan and Louise Dunn in 2021. Holly and Louise have worked side by side for over 15 years supporting candidates and clients in the Solihull, Birmingham, Coventry and Warwickshire area. They are experts in business support recruitment covering Administration, PA, HR, Finance, Customer Service, Sales and Marketing. They are experienced in handling permanent, temporary and fixed term recruitment needs. Their reputations are built upon making connections, creating opportunities and delivering results!
They were awarded “Excellence in Customer Service” by the Solihull Chamber of Commerce in 2023, following rigorous review of their candidate and client feedback. If you are looking for a recruitment agency to partner with to support your business, or looking for a new job then please contact us today to see how we can support you.
We have over 35 years commercial recruitment experience in the Solihull, Birmingham and Warwickshire area. We appreciate recruiting the right candidate can have its challenges. We pride ourselves on understanding your vacancy requirements, as well as getting to know teams, management and your business culture. To ensure the right candidate joins your organisation and adds long term value.
We appreciate looking for work can be both a challenging and exciting time in your life. We pride ourselves on getting to know you, understanding your skills and expectations moving forward. To ensure we create the right opportunity for you.
https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/membership/become-a-member/
Royal Business Fair 2024
Thursday 13th June at Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Hall
Solihull Awards 2024
Friday 13th September at Hilton Birmingham Metropole
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Thursday 3rd October at Edgbaston Stadium
Greater BYPY Awards 2024
Friday 18th October at the ICC
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