Chamber Podcast

Mark Jones from Arup and the University of Birmingham's Professor John Bryson discuss how Birmingham is connecting communities with opportunities through transport, connectivity and environmental sustainability. This episode is part of our 2019 Birmingham Economic Review mini-series. 

The latest podcast in our Birmingham Economic Review 2019 mini-series focuses on what Birmingham is doing to create a workforce fit for tomorrow. Dan Harrison and Emily Stubbs from the Chamber are joined by Millennium Point's interim chief executive Abbie Vlahakis and Professor Anne Green from the University of Birmingham.

Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner and director of policy Henrietta Brealey are joined by University of Birmingham's Professor Simon Collinson to discuss themes arising from the 2019 Birmingham Economic Review.  Talking points include Birmingham's economic growth, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead and the strength of the city-region's visitor economy. This episode is part of a Bir...

To coincide with Baby Loss Awareness Week, we are joined by members of the Birmingham Women’s Hospital team to discuss the support given to families going through the traumatic experience of baby loss. Bereavement midwife Alison Rea discusses the current care and processes at Birmingham Women’s Hospital, while corporate strategic partnerships manager Saranne Moreno talks about the hospital’s Woodl...

Birmingham City Council's cabinet member for Transport and the Environment joins us to discuss how the city is gearing up for the introduction of a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in July 2020.  Councillor Waseem Zaffar talks to Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner and press & PR manager Dan Harrison about the zone's implementation, the potential impact on business and how firms can stay informed. 

Western Union's head of partnerships Christina Wadlow and the Chamber's Henrietta Brealey discuss the global economy and how businesses can adapt to changes on the horizon. This podcast is part of our Raise the BAR campaign, which focuses on business adaptability and resilience.

Key figures from Sutton Coldfield discuss challenges and opportunities facing the Royal Town. Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner is joined by Sutton Coldfield Chamber president Katie Hale and Royal Sutton Coldfield Town Council leader Cllr Simon Ward.  

The Chamber's Press and PR director John Lamb discusses his new book 'Telegraph People'. Published by Takahe Publishing Ltd, the book centres around John's three spells at the Coventry Telegraph newspaper and recalls the heyday of multi-edition regional newspapers. 

Eastside Co's founder and CEO Jason Stokes talks to Dan Harrison about the digital and e-commerce firm's rapid growth and its work with some big-name brands.

Former Birmingham Chamber president Paul Bassi talks about his new book 'Brick by Brick: Success in Business and Life'. He joins Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner to discuss lessons from his illustrious business career and why he chose to document his stories and experiences in print.

Colonel Richard Maybery, the chief executive of the West Midland Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (WMRFCA), joins Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner to discuss the Reserves Day and the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The managing director of Reach PLC - which publishes the Birmingham Mail and Birmingham Post - joins us to discuss the launch of Business Live, a new website providing business news from across the UK. Marc Reeves talks to Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner about the new website and the changing face of the media industry.

With Birmingham St Mary's Hospice marking 40 years of care this year, chief executive Tina Swani talks to Chamber CEO Paul Faulkner about the organisation's journey and how it is gearing up for the next four decades. 

West Midlands mayor Andy Street talks to Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner about inclusive leadership and utilising the region's diversity as one of its greatest strengths.

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce have published the Doing Business in Solihull: An Economic Snapshot, a publication which offers an introduction to the economy and business community within Solihull. In this episode, Lillian Elekan, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Johns, director of Prime Accountants Group and Ian Courts, leader of Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council talks to...

In part four of our exclusive interview with Andy Street, the West Midlands mayor talks to Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner about the local industrial strategy. He discusses how the region can create a globally competitive economy and offers his thoughts on devolution.

West Midlands mayor Andy Street talks to Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner about the impact the 2022 Commonwealth Games will have on the region. They also discuss the business and trade opportunities that could arise as a result of the Games.

Birmingham City Council's new director of public health Dr Justin Varney joins us to discuss some of the health inequalities facing Birmingham - and how businesses can help make a difference.

In part two of our big interview with Andy Street, the West Midlands mayor discusses all things transport. Mr Street talks to Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner about investment in the region's public transport, the introduction of a Clean Air Zone in Birmingham and HS2.

In part one of our big interview with Andy Street, the West Midlands mayor addresses the future of the high street. Mr Street talks to Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner about what can be done to give the retail sector a much-needed shot in the arm following its recent struggles.

We hear from Glasgow Chamber of Commerce chief executive Stuart Patrick about the impact of 2014 Commonwealth Games on Glasgow - and how Birmingham can capitalise on its host city status in 2022. Mr Patrick spoke to Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce's policy director Henrietta Brealey and chief executive Paul Faulkner about the business opportunities and the feel-good factor generated by the...

Sports broadcaster Pat Murphy and former cricketer Tim Munton join the Chamber's Dan Harrison to discuss a new book, 'The Greatest Season', which documents Warwickshire CCC's treble-winning exploits of 1994. Murphy is the book's author having covered the history-making season for BBC Radio 5 Live, while fast bowler Munton played a starring role in the Bears' success by taking 81 wickets.

Saira Demmer, the chief executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce's newest patron SF Recruitment, joins Dan Harrison for in-depth discussion. As well as talking about her own journey and SF Recruitment's rise to become an industry leader, she offers some thoughts on women in leadership and what makes a good recruiter.

Andy Bass of Bass Clusker Consulting and Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner discuss the launch of a new report - 'Multiplying Value: Improving the Productivity of Your People and Your Business Using What You've Already Got'. The report launches at an event on Tuesday 26 March, at Grosvenor St Pauls in Birmingham.

Mondelez UK managing director Louise Stigant joins Chamber chief executive Paul Faulkner and director of policy Henrietta Brealey to discuss the future of workplace resilience. Louise talks about some of the initiatives in place to promote staff wellbeing at the global confectionary, food and beverage company. This episode is part of the Chamber's 2019 Growth Through People productivity campaign.