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 […]

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 State of Ohio is one of the US’s leaders in Manufacturing, Automotive production, Aerospace, Lifescience technologies, Polymers and plastics, Defence, Equipment & Machinery, Advanced Energy, Chemicals and much else besides. Located within a 500 m The State of Ohio is one of the US’s […]

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 […]

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. […]

The UK Bangladesh Catalysts of Commerce & Industry (UKBCCI) is a leading umbrella business organisation, which aims to bring together and nurture successful British-Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in the UK and Bangladesh. Officially launched last year in both countries, UKBCCI will assist those entrepreneurs and businesses by […]

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 […]

You may be interested to know that UKTI (UK Trade & Investment) has published its list of West Midlands market visits for 2015 / 2016. West Midlands Companies are eligible to attend these market visits but any funding would be subject to availability and approval […]

As part of the EU funded DISCOVER project, Innovate UK, is providing up to 6 businesses with the opportunity to present at the Digital Care Surgery. This business opportunity offers a chance to pitch your company application, idea, service or prototype to a highly targeted and relevant audience […]

On Monday 12th May the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Cllr Yvonne Mosquito hosted Mr Robert W. Johnson, US Ambassador to the United Kingdom. The main purpose of the visit was to attend the premiere screening of a documentary film, Six Triple Eight, which commemorates the […]