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06 Jan 2023

Leading packaging firm to sponsor Chamber awards

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Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 's annual dinner and awards has received high-profile backing from an international manufacturing firm.

Schumacher Packaging - a manufacturer of specialist packaging with links to Birmingham dating back more than 70 years - has agreed to become a headline sponsor for the awards dinner, which takes place at the ICC on Thursday 16 March.

The Marston Green-based firm joins headline partners Birmingham City Council in supporting the event.

Mike Owens, managing director of Schumacher Packaging, said: “Schumacher Packaging Birmingham is delighted and excited to be a headline sponsor for the 2023 Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce awards.

“Working with the Chamber has opened many avenues and opportunities in our continued drive for innovation and growth.

“We are fortunate to operate in a region which enthusiastically embraces the desire to invest in people, processes and infrastructure. These awards recognise and reward this fantastic ethos. ”

There are 12 sector awards up for grabs on the night.

They are:

  • Excellence in Contribution to the Community - sponsored by runyourfleet
  • Excellence in Customer Service - sponsored by Birmingham Airport
  • Excellence in Hospitality & Retail
  • Excellence in International Business - sponsored by Gowling WLG
  • Excellence in Manufacturing - sponsored by University of Birmingham
  • Excellence in People Development - sponsored by GuruYou
  • Excellence in Responsible Business - sponsored by Aston University
  • Excellence in Sales & Marketing
  • Excellence in Sustainability - sponsored by South & City College Birmingham
  • Excellence in Technology & Innovation - sponsored by Close Brothers Asset Management
  • Excellence in Third Sector - sponsored by Unity Trust Bank
  • Excellence in Training & Education - sponsored by University College Birmingham

The Greater Birmingham Business of the Year (sponsored by Crowe) will then be awarded to one of the winners of the sector categories.

Find out more information on tickets and remaining sponsor opportunities.

Pictured (left to right): Russ Ashman (Chamber head of new business), Naomi Harvey (Schumacher business development manager), Henrietta Brealey (Chamber CEO) and Mike Owens

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