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 Birmingham Economic Review 2019 mini-series.

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 Woodland House Appeal and how it will lead to a greater level of care for those affected.
Businesses who are interested in finding out more about partnering with the hospital and supporting the appeal can email Saranne on [email protected]

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.