Chamber Awards countdown: International Business in focus

ChamberlinkDaily continues its countdown to the Chamber 's annual awards today by highlighting the Excellence in International Business category (sponsored by Burton & South Derbyshire College).

The virtual extravaganza - which will be beamed live from Chamber House in Edgbaston on Tuesday 27 July - is sponsored by Birmingham City University and Inspired Energy, with Birmingham City Council also providing support as a headline partner.

The winners of twelve sector awards are to be revealed on the night, as well as the overall Greater Birmingham Business of the Year and Chamber president Steve Allen 's President 's Award.

In the run-up to the event, we 'll be previewing the shortlist as well as revealing details about the big night.

Our shortlist countdown today focuses on the Excellence in International Business category, sponsored by Burton & South Derbyshire College.

Dawn Ward CBE, chief executive and principal of BSDC, said: “We are delighted to be sponsoring the award category of Excellence in International Business at this year 's Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Annual Awards.

"At Burton and South Derbyshire College we know the significant positive impact that international work has, not only on our bottom line, but on the development and growth of our learners and staff and the prosperity of the communities we serve.

"We are delighted to sponsor an award that recognises businesses who, like us, have seen the huge benefits of working internationally and who are helping the UK economy thrive by putting their business and the Greater Birmingham Brand on the global stage."

The nominees for Excellence in International Business are:

Flexeserve
International Synergies Limited
Lakeside Products Ltd
Y International UK Ltd

There are still a few remaining sponsorship opportunities available for the awards - contact the Chamber 's head of new business Russell Ashman on [email protected]