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Still showing up to the other job: Fathers at Mattioli Woods
5+ day, 55+ min ago (1865+ words) At Mattioli Woods, we spend every day helping clients plan for the futures of their families. But this Men's Health Week, which this year falls in the same week as Father's Day, we wanted to turn that lens inward. We…...
College students gain personalised insight into media at ITV studios | Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (459+ words) Media students at BMet's James Watt College had the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and skills from professionals at ITV Central News this week. The opportunity followed the successful launch of the college's Studio44 media suite in February, that was officially…...
Temporary VAT reduction may lead to "summer of disruption" for businesses " accountants warn
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (514+ words) Businesses across the Midlands could face a summer of disruption due to temporary VAT reductions for children's meals, admissions and family attractions. The family-friendly temporary tax cuts have sparked a summertime warning from UK top 10 accountancy firm Azets. Aimed at…...
Fireside Chat Networking launch a roaring success
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (253+ words) A new in-person networking group's launch in Mere Green proved a roaring success " with the inaugural event a total sellout. Fireside Chat Networking, founded and hosted by Anita Ellis of Lexicomm, aims to bring local business owners together for fun…...
First speaker announced for upcoming quarterly business report briefing event
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (335+ words) The head of corporate affairs and marketing at Birmingham Airport (BHX) has been announced as the first speaker for the Quarterly Business Report briefing event, organised by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC). Jo Roberts (pictured) will share her expertise…...
MAN Commercial Protection announced as category sponsor for Solihull Chamber awards
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (186+ words) Solihull Chamber of Commerce has announced MAN Commercial Protection as a category sponsor for this year's Solihull Awards 2026. As part of their sponsorship, MAN Commercial Protection have chosen to sponsor the Solihull Sustainability Trailblazer Award 2026. The awards will take place…...
MAN Commercial announced as category sponsor for Solihull Chamber awards
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (184+ words) Solihull Chamber of Commerce has announced MAN Commercial as a category sponsor for this year's Solihull Awards 2026. As part of their sponsorship, MAN Commercial have chosen to sponsor the Solihull Sustainability Trailblazer Award 2026. The awards will take place on Friday,…...
Convenience retail entrepreneurs secure "105, 000 to purchase new store
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (462+ words) Two convenience retail entrepreneurs have secured "105, 000 in funding from BCRS Business Loans and the Community Investment Enterprise Fund (CIEF) to purchase a convenience store in West Bromwich. The funding has enabled business partners Nantha Sathasivam and Vivek Thanabalasingam to purchase…...
Region's rising stars named on GBYPY 2026 shortlist
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (681+ words) The Future Faces Chamber of Commerce has revealed the shortlist for its annual Greater Birmingham Young Professional of the Year (GBYPY) awards. The awards are taking place on September 24 at Birmingham Town Hall and will celebrate young professionals from all…...
Meet the Future Faces committee: Tom Randall
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (385+ words) Tom Randall highlights his part in the Future Faces mentoring working group and how he helps to support different individuals" growth by creating meaningful matches. Tom Randall, although most people call me Tommy." I"m a Tax Executive in the…...