1. THE NEW NETWORK DATE: 7 th May 2014 Executive Communication Centres Wellington House, Starley Way Birmingham International Park, Solihull, B37 7HE HOW TO BOOK: To register for this event or for further details contact Solihull Chamber of Commerce on 0121 781 7384 AGENDA: 10.00 hrs Arrival, Registration and refreshments 10.15 hrs Welcome and Introductions 10.20 hrs Presentations 11.20 hrs Question and Answer session 11.30 hrs Networking 12.00 hrs Depart Timings are approximate and may be subject to change Free of Charge Solihull Chamber of Commerce prides itself in connecting our business community to opportunity and hosts in excess of 40 events per year to members and non members, but we also do a whole lot more…. This event is your opportunity to learn more about the numerous services and benefits of being a Chamber Member and here are just seven things you may not know about the Chamber: Connect We help to connect our members to the networks and information they need to grow Communicate We aim to keep our members up to date with a range of opportunities for growth, through Chamberlink, e-news, Chamber Group press emails, twitter etc Create We aim to provide an invaluable link between business and training providers to deliver training which meets employers needs Finance Find out how to get the finance you need Women in Business Business events are a great forum for business women to create relationships that help business growth and development. The events enable women to network, meet new contacts and hear from inspirational and motivating speakers Trade and Innovation Businesses need to have the support, capability and skills to expand into new domestic and international markets Sectors We look to target specific sectors through business forums starting with manufacturing and construction with education and retail soon to follow What some of our members say…….. “I’m a typical one man band and I was in two minds about joining the Chamber; I thought it would be all the ‘big boys’ and solicitors and accountants and so on. Despite that, I took the plunge. I’m glad I did as it’s turned out to be a really wise move for me. I picked up an ongoing photographic / website / social media contract from the first meeting I went to and more work at subsequent meetings; I’m being given (free) technical development, research and support in applying Augmented Reality to my work from the Touch Digital project through meeting them at a Chamber event; plus I’ve got a listing in the Chamber Directory! The old adage is true – it’s not what you know, it’s who you know – through the Chamber I’m far less isolated and I’ve got to know a lot of smashing, supportive people both on the staff and within the membership. Yes, there are solicitors and accountants of course” - Kevin Harper, Kaydee Images Limited “Through our membership of Solihull Chamber we have raised our profile in the business community and met many other business owners in all types of organisation. Through the Chamber we have access to a wide range of services that are readily accessible and varied in nature. The Chamber is constantly striving to keep businesses up to date with topical issues of national and local relevance and to provide events and information that are regular, useful and add value to membership” - Kate Shakesheff, Marketing Manager, Sydney Mitchell Solicitors “2013 has been a great year for the school and I have to say that the Chamber of Commerce and the support that you have given us has contributed greatly to that. I look forward to the continued success in 2014 “- Howard Rose, Funding and Publicity Manager, Balsall Common Primary School