Business expo returns with 'real buzz '

Businesses reported “a real buzz ” in the room as a major business expo hosted by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce attracted hundreds of visitors.

The Greater Birmingham Business Expo at Edgbaston Stadium featured 80 exhibitors from a range of sectors, including hospitality and events, professional services, environmental, digital, higher education and manufacturing.

And a number of exhibitors hailed the event a success, having received enquiries for new business.

Ian Humphreys, director at global environmental solutions firm International Synergies, said: “We had a good number of people coming by our stand who were interested in the environmental work we do.

“We 've had enquiries about new business too. It was definitely worth the cost of the stand. ”

Barry Lambert, director at private healthcare platform Medstars, said: “It 's great having 80 businesses in one room - there was a real buzz.

“We met lots of great people and had some really good leads, with people showing an interest in what we do. ”

The expo also featured seminars from Zoe Lewis of The Leadership coaches about creating a coaching culture and Will Crawford from quietnote on mindfulness and wellbeing.

Pictured: Chamber patrons Intercity Technology were among the exhibitors