PROSPER MAGAZINE: DIGITAL EDITION
BUSINESS IS DONE BETTER TOGETHER
DON'T MISS OUR ‘IN CONVERSATION WITH’ SERIES:
As the region’s leading business support agency our ethos is and has always been, that business is done better together.
There has never been a more important time for businesses to connect with political influencers, decision-makers and leaders and our series of virtual events with high profile figures will enable our Chamber members to do just that.
We are bringing together our members to hear the perspectives and observations of our influential guests as we operate through the COVID-19 emergency and begin to explore ‘what next’ for our businesses, various sectors and the Black Country economy as a whole.
VISITOR ECONOMY IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Tuesday 30 June | 2pm – 3pm
Tourism, hospitality and cultural businesses in the West Midlands support more than 135,000 jobs, and with the sector contributing around £12.6bn a year to the local economy, it is vital to the economy of the region.
With its wealth of distinct attractions, sporting venues, cultural institutions, restaurants, bars and hotels the Black Country; in more normal times, has proved a popular visitor destination for families, thrill-seekers, businesses and individuals.
The COVID-19 emergency and lockdown have meant that many of our well-known destinations have remained close. In this live webinar, with industry experts, we explore the impact COVID-19 has had on the visitor economy and look at what next for this vital sector?
ABOUT THE PANEL
Scott Bernard
Scott is Director at Aspen Leisure Hospitality, owners of the only 4* hotel in Wolverhampton, the award-winning Mount Hotel and Country Manor.
Lara Ratnaraja
Lara is a freelance consultant working within the cultural and digital sector. She works on developing and delivering projects and policy on how cultural and digital technology intersect for a number of HE and cultural partners, as well as programmes around cultural leadership, diversity and resilience for the arts.
David Roberts
David is Executive Director at Wolverhampton Racecourse, a Board member at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce and a long-standing Patron member of the Chamber.
Vicki Wilkes
Vicki, along with husband Darren, opened ‘Red By Night’ on the Waterfront in Merry Hill at the end of 2019. The live music venue was open for just a few short few weeks before being forced to close when Covid-19 hit the UK.
Andrew Lovett
Andrew is Director and Chief Executive at the Black Country Living Museum. He has 20 years senior-level experience; working in the museums, leisure, arts, heritage and protected landscape sectors.
This event is open to members and non-members.
To book, please log onto www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/events
WOLVERHAMPTON'S LEADERS
Friday 17 July | 2pm – 3pm
Join us today as we hear from Tim Johnson - Chief Executive of the City of Wolverhampton Council and Councillor Ian Brookfield - Leader of the City of Wolverhampton Council and the Wolverhampton Labour Group.
Both leaders will be discussing the city’s approach and work in the areas of:
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The Council’s Response to COVID-19
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Dealing with a Recession
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Plans for City Centre Regeneration
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Devolution
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Skills
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Culture
This event is open to members and non-members.
To book, please log onto www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/events
HS2 SEMINAR
Friday 3rd July | 11am - 12pm
HS2 is a state-of-the-art high-speed railway line, critical for the UK’s low-carbon transport future.
Providing much-needed rail capacity across the country, it is integral to rail projects in the Midlands and North – helping rebalance the UK economy.
Contractors are creating thousands of opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, along with thousands of new jobs.
Join us for our HS2 webinar to find out more
We are joined by Matt Hadlington, Senior Business Engagement Manager from HS2, to take a look at the project so far, hear how HS2 is being built and more importantly, hear how Black Country businesses can get involved in the supply chain to take advantage of the many tender opportunities this huge investment project brings to the West Midlands.
The webinar will close following a Q & A session.
This event is open to members and non-members.
To book, please log onto www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/events
SUMMER SEMINARS FOR SELF-DEVELOPMENT
In May the Black Country Chamber of Commerce launched a series of FREE webinars in association with award-winning performance and development coach, Wendyanne Shapiro from Lotus Flower Consultancy.
The 12-week series of 90-minute self-learning and development sessions have been incredibly popular.
Helping those who may have felt a little overwhelmed in recent weeks, and for those who have had to pivot, not just in their personal life, but in their role and function within an organisation and who are steering their way into an unknown future of very different possibilities and opportunities, the seminars will continue to run throughout July and August.
There are still places available and the Chamber are encouraging professionals to tap into each of the six topics to help with their own personal and professional development.
TOPICS:
Emotional Intelligence
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An introduction and background - Why it is important
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Self-awareness and ways to develop
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To consider ways to use to enhance relationships
Identity & Purpose
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Who are you and is this what you want to be?
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Time to question what really is important to you
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Opportunity to identify and decide what you want to do about it.
Resilience & Mindset
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Reflexive or reflective thinking patterns
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Strengthening your resolve and breaking the habit
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Future thinking and moving towards.
Making Decisions
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A variety of decision-making techniques
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What, how who and WHY?
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Discuss values and ethics and the impact on decisions
Conscious Awareness
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What is this? How does it feel?
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Choosing a level of focus
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Techniques that develop brain compatibility.
Strategy & Planning
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What was, what is and what can be….
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Short, Medium- and Long-term focus
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Alignment to aims and aspirations
DATES:
JULY: 1st, 7th, 15th, 21st & 29th | AUGUST: 20th, 24th & 27th
