The Tenth Anniversary of friendship and exchange between Birmingham and Nanjing was marked by a visit from Birmingham’s partner city on 12th September 2018.  The ten strong delegation, led by the Party Secretary, Mr Zhang Jinghua, met with Council Leader Cllr Ian Ward and Bham […]

Plans for the Birmingham 2022 handover ceremony are well under way for Sunday, 15th April. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Closing Ceremony will take place then and will include performances from Carrara Stadium (Gold Coast, Australia) and part-live from Birmingham. Three artists have been […]

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 […]

Start your New Year on the path to global growth by joining this major event to explore a diverse range of markets that offer exciting export opportunities for West Midlands businesses… Thousands of UK businesses have increased their sales, growth and stability by selling overseas. […]

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 […]

The Department for International Trade’s (DIT) Export Hub is making a week-long stop in the West Midlands. The hub is a 32-tonne truck that has been transformed into a one-stop export shop. Between February 6 and 9 2017 several free events will be held as […]

There will be inspirational speakers from the worlds of finance, business and Government as well as an interactive Summit with a panel of experts to answer your questions. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about how the Midlands Engine initiative can support your own […]

Our vision is to be: A key Commonwealth Trading House for our funders, partners, businesses and the community. We aim to accelerate significant trading with the Commonwealth and inclusive growth. We recognise that profits are essential in order to create capital for relentless growth, prosperity, […]

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, […]

Join the Birmingham Commonwealth Association’s (BCA) Conference on Tuesday, 18 October 2016 from 09:00 to 16:30 (BST) in Birmingham and follow the Commonwealth Road to global export success. Further information and registration here. 53 countries, a common language and legal structure, 2.1 billion people, a cost […]