Chamber boss praises business community’s collective efforts

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce chief executive Henrietta Brealey praised the regional business community’s “collective knowledge, expertise and networks” and ability to “tackle almost any problem and grasp almost any opportunity”.  

Speaking at the GBCC’s annual dinner and awards at the ICC, Ms Brealey (pictured) said the Chamber remained focused on “going for growth, supporting our communities and lifting each other up”.

She said: “This is a powerful room. And, as every superhero nerd will know, with great power comes great responsibility and there’s a whole lot of good that needs doing in the world right now.

“On going for growth, I am delighted that there are many organisations in the room tonight that have contributed to our Business Commission West Midlands, including a number of commissioners, advisors and our chair Mark Taylor.

“The Commission is delivering a roadmap for business growth just in time for a fairly pivotal 12 months on regional and national elections.

“Plus of course, we continue our work to help local businesses build their profile and networks, including finding lots of opportunities to do business, through our core programme of membership activity. 

“On supporting our communities, at the Chamber we do what we do because we care about the places and people we represent and believe that thriving businesses are the heart of a vibrant community.

“And on lifting each other up, there is enough collective knowledge, expertise and networks in this room to tackle almost any problem and grasp almost any opportunity.

“Across our network we are proud to work with many business leaders who openly share their expertise and learnings. 

“We’re here because every business hits a point in their journey where there’s things that they want to achieve that they can’t alone - or are just a whole lot better together.”