October, 2008

Brian Summers, Chairman Tourism West Midlands, talks about the importance of tourism to the regional economy and looks forward to the November Awards event at the ICC Birmingham.

B. Hepworth and Co. Ltd is a manufacturing success story supplying high quality components to some of the world's most demanding companies. It is also adding value to the Midlands economy from it's Redditch base where it employs around 65 people.

Aaron Reid, Birmingham Divercity, talks about the need for businesses to persist with implementing diversity programmes and the help the forthcoming Equalities Bill will offer organisations to demonstrate commitment and gain a business advantage.

Birmingham Town Hall provided the backdrop for these prestigious awards for the best collaborations between businesses and arts organisations across the Midlands.

Richard Brennan, Chief Executive of Birmingham Forward, talks about the progress of the Colmore BID after reminding members of the importance of Disaster Recovery planning