Chamber joins Birmingham-Dallas partnership talks
Greater Birmingham Transatlantic Chamber of Commerce is playing a leading role in talks over a city partnership between Birmingham and Dallas.
As part of a drive to create more trade opportunities with the United States, Birmingham is looking to broker a deal which will lead to greater collaboration with the Texan city.
Transatlantic Chamber president James Tait and vice-president Eileen Schofield have been playing a key role in negotiations alongside Birmingham City Council 's Lloyd Broad, who also sits on the Commonwealth Chamber committee.
With a deal moving a step closer, the Transatlantic Chamber welcomed Jonathan Marrs, regional director for South Central USA at the Department for International Trade, to Birmingham.
Chris McFarlane-Baxter, head of international divisions at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “This deal comes at an apt time, as 2023 marks the 30th anniversary of the sister-city deal between Birmingham and Chicago.
“We 'll be looking to replicate this kind of deal and broaden the reach of Greater Birmingham Chambers members across the Americas and further afield. ”
Jonathan Marrs said: “I 'm excited to be a part of the Birmingham and Dallas City Partnership working group as we explore opportunities to increase bilateral trade between these two great cities and beyond. ”
Pictured: James Tait, West Midlands mayor Andy Street, Lloyd Broad, Jonathan Marrs, Eileen Schofield, Chris McFarlane-Baxter and Richard Woodland (principal capital investment advisor at Birmingham City Council)