CommonwealthFirst are accepting applications for its second cohort of Export Champions. CommonwealthFirst brings together an exciting partnership between the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council and Royal Mail, with i-genius as implementation partner, which supports SMEs to trade and invest across the Commonwealth. Over three years, […]

Calling all lovers of German culture and German language! Several German themed events are coming to Birmingham to celebrate 50 years of partnership between Birmingham and Frankfurt cities: 17 November 9am Exporting to Frankfurt event for small and medium sized enterprises Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and […]

On 17 February, Aston University is holding its regular networking event for local businesses. These events are aimed at providing an opportunity for companies to meet each other in a friendly and informal setting, as well as hearing from a topical guest speaker. The referendum […]

Funding from Europe has contributed significantly to Birmingham and the West Midland’s research and innovation into solving very important health conditions affecting millions of people across the world. The picture on the left shows figures allocated to three EU funded health projects undertaken in Birmingham. FP7 research […]

The National Black Women’s Network (NBWN), in association with NatWest Business Banking are holding a FREE conference on Wednesday, 7 October 2015 from 09:30 to 16:30. The event will take place at: Macdonald Burlington Hotel 126 New Street B2 4JQ Birmingham Love Business, Love Growth is the over-arching […]

The second of the three free seminars organised by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Midlands will take place on the 19th of November from 9:00 till 13:00. Location: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, 75 Harborne Road, B15 3DH Businesses often have difficulties financing their development, growth and […]

A not to be missed opportunity to hear the personal stories of companies who have transformed their business with European funding: How did they do it? What impact did it have? Their top-tips for applications. Registration Now Open There is a new raft of EU […]

As part of European SME Week – an EU campaign to promote enterprise across Europe in line with the Small Business Act for Europe – an event is taking place in the West Midlands for businesses to present the opportunities on offer in Europe. This is for all businesses […]

An event for SMEs entering, or expanding their business in, the China market will take place at Aston Villa Football Club in Birmingham on 16 September 2014 from 9am-4pm. The forum, hosted by the China-Britain Business Council will give attendees the chance to: Explore challenges […]

European projects can make a real difference to the work of Birmingham organisations, the competitiveness of Birmingham businesses and the lives of Birmingham’s citizens. Over the last 25 years the city of Birmingham has benefitted from over £700 million of EU funding. We aim to build on […]