Festive meal up for grabs as Chamber quarterly survey launches

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) Quarterly Business Report survey for Q3 has launched - with participants having a chance to win a festive meal for six at Crowne Plaza Solihull.

The report, sponsored by Birmingham City University, is the most comprehensive regular report of its kind in the city region, offering an up-to-date snapshot of the performance of the Greater Birmingham business community.

As well as gathering the usual data on key indicators such as sales, exports, investment intentions and the workforce, the GBCC is working with M6Toll to gather information on business usage.

Survey data will be collated at a national level and will feed into policy and lobbying activity for both GBCC and the British Chambers of Commerce, reaching institutions such as the Government and the Bank of England.

On average, the survey takes around five minutes to complete.

Participants will also have the opportunity to enter a prize draw, with the chance to win a festive meal for six and a glass of prosecco at Crowne Plaza Solihull (terms and conditions apply).

Emily Stubbs, head of policy, said: “The results from our Q2 Quarterly Business Report underline the continued impact of domestic and international developments on the local business community.

“With the Autumn budget on the horizon, it's vital that we hear from as many firms as possible so we can ensure stakeholders fully understand the impact these political and economic developments are having on the economy.

“The Bank of England recently cited data from the Chambers’ Q2 survey in the Monetary Policy Report informing the decision to cut interest rates to 4%.

“As always, this quarter’s findings will also be shared with local and regional policy makers, as well as national stakeholders in the Government, Treasury and the Bank of England, so your response will have a direct impact on Government policy at the highest level.”

Click here to complete the survey.

Click here to find out more about festive events at Crowne Plaza Solihull.