UKTI are hosting a series of trade missions to offer guidance, support and funding for West Midlands businesses looking to make serious sales overseas. This is an ideal opportunity to visit your market of choice and: meet future suppliers, customers and partners. learn about the […]

It was pleasing to hear that the Minister recognised the great potential the Commonwealth has confirming that 90% of the worlds growth will be outside the EU. He noted the launch of the Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce on Monday 12th March and that […]

In March 2018 (12th – 18th) companies will have the opportunity to be part of the UK trade mission and pavilion at Medical Fair India 2018. The Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI) and the Department for International Trade (DIT) have partnered up this year to hold […]

John Crabtree OBE has been appointed by the Queen as the new Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands. The appointment being effective immediately from January 3, 2017. The West Midlands Lieutenancy is the second largest lieutenancy in the country and covers a population of more than […]

Businesses and regional partners from the West Midlands are being encouraged to drive forward the Midlands Engine and take part in its inaugural market visit to the USA and Canada this autumn. The first in a series of market visits was announced by Government at […]

The first ever trade and business mission for the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s mission to Jamaica was a great success with several trade and business deals completed, higher education collaboration undertaken and further engagement between Birmingham and Kingston Councils agreed. The delegation comprised of 12 people, with representation from […]

As part of Exporting is GREAT, the government’s initiative to inspire and support 100,000 additional exporters, UKTI will be hosting Exporting is GREAT week 18-22 April. There will be a vast range of events across every region, aimed at encouraging both new and experienced exporters […]

The award wining South African Thribhangi Dance Theatre will be performing in several venues in the Midlands from the the 6th to the 13th of May 2016. Their Sukuma (“Stand Up” in Zulu language) show combines the grace of Indian classical Bharatanatyam with the string physicality of […]

With the intention of capitalising on the trade and business mission organised through the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s Trade and Business group to Jamaica in April 2016, the BCA would like to raise your awareness regarding a series of UKTI supported opportunities available to British companies. […]

Enterprise Europe Network Midlands are seeking commercial agents to participate in a fully funded (travel & accommodation) trade visit to La Rioja, Spain which is to take place between 3rd – 4th February 2016.  The trade visit will focus on the following sectors: •Wine and Food •Agrofood […]