WATCH: Golden supply chain opportunities spelled out at Games event

The region 's businesses still have a number of golden opportunities to help major suppliers deliver the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

That was the key message at a Games supply chain webinar hosted by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

Chamber members heard from four key Birmingham 2022 suppliers about opportunities to become part of the supply chain.

While many of the major contracts have been handed out by the Games Organising Committee, suppliers still are looking for businesses from the city-region to help deliver their services.

And, with less than 200 days until the opening ceremony, the Chamber is helping to highlight of the supplier opportunities to its members.

David Grady, chief financial officer at Birmingham 2022, introduced the event, telling delegates: “You 'll be constantly surprised in the Games world at the breadth of opportunities and the breadth of requirements that go together to put on these major events. ”

Delegates then heard from two of Birmingham 2022 's overlay partners.

David Tunnicliffe of GL Events described how the global events services firm will be delivering the “nuts and bolts ” of the Games - including seating, civil works, flag poles, floor coverings, fuel management, rigging, lighting and much more.

Working on Games delivery in a similar capacity is Arena Group, a principal designer and contractor for Birmingham 2022 who will provide commodities such as temporary seating, tents, fencing, containers, toilets and more across Games venues.

Joely Sockett, the firm 's business lead for social values and sustainability, outlined opportunities for local businesses to work with Arena on IT services, security, tools and equipment supply and providing local crew.

Next up was a presentation from Birmingham Ceremonies - a joint venture between event planner Gary Beestone Associates and TV production and event staging company Done + Dusted - who are producing the opening and closing ceremonies.

Head of legal and procurement Euan Faulds said the process of sourcing a rehearsal site for the ceremonies is underway.

He added there is an ongoing procurement process for technical, operations, costumes, props, creative and production suppliers.

CSM Live has been working on international sporting events for two decades - delivering branding, signage and wayfinding.

Director of global events Giles Stanford said CSM would be working with the city to help “make it a proud host ”, with signage and branding at venues and in public areas.

He said the company was looking to acquire as many of its materials as possible locally.

CSM is also seeking services such as local crewing, wide format printing, specialist installations, warehousing, fabrication and transportation.

Henrietta Brealey, chief executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “Since Birmingham was awarded the Commonwealth Games, one of the Chamber 's top priorities has been to ensure local businesses have access any opportunities arising from the event.

“I 'd like to thank the Organising Committee and all of the suppliers who took part in the event. It was great to see how open and welcoming they are to the business community.

“With less than 200 days until the Games opening ceremony there are still a number of avenues for firms to become part of the supply chain. ”