Welcome to the ABCC newsletter

Hello and welcome to the February edition of the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) newsletter.

We are really looking forward to welcoming you to our 10th annual event celebrating International Women's Day.

The International Women's Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year. The day aimed to help nations worldwide eliminate discrimination against women. It also focused on helping women gain full and equal participation in global development. Hundreds and thousands of events are held worldwide to recognise the progress that has been made by women; and to celebrate their achievements.

Every celebration of this event should be supported and endorsed! And whilst the ABCC may well be the pioneers and the trailblazers of IWD celebrations in the region, there 's room for all.

To book your free tickets to the event, click here

Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event, email me on [email protected] for more information.

Also this year we're once again supporting the Asian Woman Festival taking place on 20 March.

At Asian Woman Festival, they 're in the job of empowering South Asian women and underrepresented genders to be activists of their own future. They do this through using culture, conversation and art to smash stereotypes and stigmas South Asian women and underrepresented genders are often judged by.

Everyone is welcome to attend, you don't have to identify as a woman or South Asian to attend. They encourage our allies to listen, watch, and deepen your understanding through their festival and content. For further details an to book click here

The Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce's #BackOurBusiness campaign continues as we near the Chancellor'sBudget. Please continue to pass feedback back to us, it is very helpful.

Read more here

There is just a few days to go until Commonwealth Opportunities Week, being hosted by Greater Birmingham Commonwealth Chamber.

As well as our headline Commonwealth Conference, Commonwealth Opportunities Week has a variety of themed events leading up to the Conference on 25 February.

For full details and / or to book your free places click here

Surveying for our latest Quarterly Business Report is now open!

We would love to hear from firms of all shapes and sizes (starts ups, sole traders, SMES, medium sized and large corporations) as it will help create an accurate picture of the business landscape across Greater Birmingham.

Whether you 're a seasoned director or relatively new to your company, please spare five minutes to fill in the survey. We understand your time is precious, so to thank all respondents we will be entering you into a draw for a fabulous prize: one lucky respondent will win 4 x Opus To You 3 course meals (terms and conditions apply)

Click here to access the survey

That's it from me this month, see you in the spring.

Anjum Khan,

Director of ABCC.