Quarterly Business Report

The Greater Birmingham Quarterly Business Report

The GBCC Quarterly Business Report (QBR), sponsored by Birmingham City University, offers an up-to-date snapshot of the performance of the Greater Birmingham business community. It is the most comprehensive regular report of its kind in the city region.

Underpinning our report is data gathered from quarterly surveys on key indicators such as sales, exports, investment intentions and recruitment difficulties. The Chambers surveys businesses across the Greater Birmingham Area, which includes Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth, Cannock Chase and Burton-on-Trent. 

Each report is launched at high profile event with a panel of experts and CEOs sharing their insights on key trends. For more information on our upcoming events visit the GBCC events calendar.

The results from our latest Q2 Quarterly Business Report underline the continued impact of domestic and international developments on local business community. 

The latest data from our Quarterly Business Report point to continued stabilization in business activity, following the growth seen in late 2024. 

Previous Quarterly Business Reports