Final chance to enter Chamber Council election

Today is the final day in which interested candidates can apply for one of four seats on the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 's Chamber Council.

Chamber Council is responsible for steering the work of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 's Policy team, and meets on a quarterly basis to discuss the latest national and regional political developments, vote on priority themes, and engage in constructive dialogue regarding key Chamber Policy campaigns.

The deadline is today at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be accepted.

Henrietta Brealey, chief executive officer of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a brilliant opportunity for business leaders from across Birmingham to get stuck in with key issues affecting businesses, forge new connections and build their profiles across the Greater Birmingham business community.

“I am thoroughly looking forward to seeing this year 's applicants and working closely with those who are successfully elected to make this the best place to start, grow and move a business. ”

Deb Leary OBE, president of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “Business needs a voice and as such I would encourage people from every sector, from every corner of Birmingham and from every background to apply to be that voice.

“After a difficult two years, in which businesses have dealt with a pandemic, soaring inflation and post-Brexit headwinds, there has never been a more important time to contribute to the Chamber 's policy and campaigning activity. ”

Submit an application form here: Chamber Council Elections 2022 | GBCC (greaterbirminghamchambers.com)

Under the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce 's Articles of Association, to be eligible, applicants must be a member of the Birmingham division of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and be able to demonstrate that they have been nominated by two other members of the Birmingham division.

Members of each of the nine other divisions of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce are represented on Chamber Council by an individual nominated by their Executive Committees.

For more information on joining your division 's Executive Committee, speak to your relationship manager.

Should the number of applicants exceed the number of seats available, an election will take place from Monday 18 July - Friday 29 July.

Successful candidates will be announced soon thereafter.

Find out more about the role of Chamber Council and download an application form

Pictured: Deb Leary OBE (left) and Henrietta Brealey at the GBCC Annual Dinner & Awards 2022