Head to The Fort Shopping Park on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th May for the ultimate May Day shopping experience. To complement this seasons high street trends from the likes of Topshop, Next and M&S, The Fort will be celebrating modern Britain with Bert & Gert’s May Day Market. Search for unique gifts and original art alongside a fantastic fusion of fabulous foods; from English Tea parties to tasty Jamaican and Asian fare. Enjoy a fun day out and join in with traditional dancing, face painting and family friendly games.

For more information visit www.thefort.co.uk

Saturday 3rd May 10.00am – 5.00pm Sunday 4th May 11am – 5.00pm Free entry

The most prestigious event in the region’s business calendar. This black tie dinner attracts key influencers, decision makers, business owners and senior managers from a wide range of business sectors and should be on your ‘do not miss this’ event list for 2014. This well-established keynote event has been the largest cross-sector business dinner in the region for several years. Seven business awards will be presented on the night. Over the past five years attendance has more than doubled and it is hoped up to 1,000 guests will attend in 2014.

More than 500 guests booked already. Confirmed companies include: Arup, Aston University, BHSF, Birmingham Airport, Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Birmingham City University, Birmingham Chamber Future Faces, Birmingham Chamber Language Services, Birmingham Metropolitan College, Bournville College, City & South Birmingham College, DSM Demolition, EOS, EY, Jaguar Land Rover, JP Morgan, Leadership Trust, NEC Group, New Hall Hotel, Newman University, Pinsent Masons LLP, PWC, Rical Ltd, Squire Sanders, The Skills Show, Washwood Heath Academy, Wesleyan Assurance, WSP UK.

There are a number of high profile sponsorship opportunities available for this event. Confirmed sponsors include: Mondelez International, Midland Heart, Marks & Clerk LLP, Deutsche Bank and the University of Birmingham.

To book your place(s) www.birmingham-chamber.com/BCCG/Events/EventDetails.aspx?event=3913

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The National Institute of Conductive Education’s Red Boots School is holding this very special Open Day for children with cerebral palsy, and their parents and carers.  The open day takes place at the National Institute’s HQ in Cannon Hill House just off Russell Road in Moseley, Birmingham.

The event is sponsored by Birmingham solicitors Irwin Mitchell, and is jointly organised in association with UK disability charity Scope. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of the specialised Conductive Education services provided by the Red Boots School to children with cerebral palsy and related disorders, including full and part time sessions for children aged from 0 to 18 years.

The Open Day will also showcase Scope’s work in raising awareness of the issues faced by disabled people, and influencing change across society. This is a fantastic day for parents to find out about the transformative benefits of conductive education. Plus the day is also open for health and social care professionals such as speech and language therapists and physiotherapists.

For more information contact Lyn Debono at Red Boots School tel 0121 449 1569 or email ldebono@conductive-education.org.uk

This event is ideal for companies who are looking to train individuals or management teams within their business. At this workshop delegates will learn about the ways in which they can become more motivated and inspired to achieve their true potential, focusing on areas such as ‘Setting & Achieving Inspirational Goals’, ‘Using your mind to get the results you want’ and hearing about ‘The Path to Results’. The guest speaker for this event is Paul Browning – author of the best-selling book, ‘The Story of Stuart & Frank – How You Can Achieve The Results You Really Want’. Paul is an individual and corporate coach and professional speaker. Paul now dedicates his life to helping individuals, teams and businesses to achieve their true potential.

To book your place (s) www.birmingham-chamber.com/BCCG/Events/EventDetails.aspx?event=4095

This free ‘member-only’ event is being held at the Jurys Inn, Broad Street and in excess of 150 delegates are expected to attend from a broad range of business sectors. Networking is one of the most effective ways to raise your profile and create new business. Delegates will receive a list of attendees and can use the ‘meet me board’ to facilitate meeting new contacts. Chamber Networking is also a fantastic way to showcase your products and services. If you would like to increase brand awareness of your business, there are various promotional opportunities available e.g. you can have an exhibition stand

To book your place(s) www.birmingham-chamber.com/BCCG/Events/EventDetails.aspx?event=4074

If you’re interested in discussing the opportunities and challenges women face in business; or if you’re looking for tips and advice on how to develop your leadership strengths to achieve even greater results and personal goal success, our first ‘Women in Business’ conference is one not to be missed. Confirmed speakers include Lorely Burt (MP), Sameena Ali-Khan (ITV Central), Judith Baxter (Aston University) and Patricia Freshwater (Business Adrenaline). The event will include a case study presented by Katie Warrington from The Times Top 50 employer for women – PricewaterhouseCooper LLP. A panel discussion will also explore the attitudes of men in relation to this topic and what is being done to champion women in the workplace. Lunch is included and you will also have the opportunity to network with other delegates.

To book your places www.birmingham-chamber.com/BCCG/Events/EventDetails.aspx?event=4105

That’s Magic with Slightly Unusual

Seeing is deceiving, tasting is believing! Enjoy a stunning three-course meal created by award winning chef Mike Bullard and then sit back and marvel at the magic awesomeness that is Slightly Unusual. Imagine the style of Penn and Teller mixed with the humour of Morecambe and Wise – now add in the illusions of David Copperfield.

Tel: 0871 271 9820 or email events@wbafc.co.uk for more details

Don’t miss this informative seminar with advice from the experts on how to access the right type of funding to support and grow your business. This ‘Access to Finance’ seminar will inform you of ALL the sources of finance that are available to your business. What type of finance is appropriate and at what stage of your business. It will include information about new alternative sources of funding including peer to peer lending, trade finance, regional loans and grants. It will also give an insight into what funders are looking for.

To book your place(s) www.birmingham-chamber.com/BCCG/Events/EventDetails.aspx?event=4075

If you are looking to increase your business profile, meet new contacts and join in with lively banter, then this event is designed for you. After breakfast (full English or continental) you will have the opportunity to address all delegates for two minutes to showcase your business, services and/or products that you provide. You will also have the opportunity to highlight the types of companies that you are looking to connect and work with. There will be time at the beginning and end of the event for general networking.

To book your place(s) www.birmingham-chamber.com/BCCG/Events/EventDetails.aspx?event=4072