Solihull Chamber takes local business voices to Westminster
Patrons and executive committee members of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce attended a roundtable discussion at Westminster Palace, by invitation of local MP Saqib Bhatti.
The event provided an opportunity for local business leaders to engage directly with national policymakers.
It also included a networking lunch, sponsored by the Solihull Chamber.
Speaking about the visit Saqib Bhatti, MP for Meriden and past Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce president, said: “It was a pleasure to host members of Solihull Chamber of Commerce in Parliament following the visit I was pleased to organise.
“It was a valuable opportunity to hear directly from local businesses about the opportunities and challenges they face.
“The West Midlands has a huge tradition of business and entrepreneurialism and the chamber is at the heart of that. I will always champion the strives and grafters, the job creators and the risk takers.
“Solihull has a strong and dynamic business community, and I am committed to ensuring their voices are heard in Westminster as we work to support growth, investment and skilled jobs across the borough.”
Emma Louise-Hewitt, president of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce said: “Our visit to Parliament was a valuable opportunity to ensure Solihull’s business community is heard at the highest levels. We had informative discussions on the key challenges and opportunities facing local employers, from skills to growth and pressures our business are facing.
"I was proud to see our members expressing their challenges, and we look forward to continuing this dialogue with key stakeholders and working collaboratively to drive investment, opportunity and sustainable growth across our region.
"Thank you to all who attended and to Saqib Bhatti MBE and his team for hosting us and taking the time to listen to our members.”
Samantha Frampton, head of the Solihull Chamber of Commerce said: “We were delighted to accept the invitation from Saqib Bhatti MP to visit Westminster Palace.
“Engaging directly with Parliament was invaluable in ensuring that the priorities of Solihull’s businesses were understood and reflected in national policy discussions, we also welcomed the opportunity to share insights, experiences, and ambitions on behalf of our members.”
