Saqib brought business owners from across the West Midlands together at Copt Heath Gold Club for his January business forum breakfast. The event saw over 30 local business owners convene to discuss numerous topics pertaining to business in the Solihull borough with Saqib and guest speaker Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands.
The forum is an opportunity for business owners to develop their local networks and discuss pressing issues. The topics covered included, the economy, business growth, police reform and business rates reform. Saqib chaired the discussion with both Saqib and Andy answering questions from attendees about the future of business in Solihull and the West Midlands.
Saqib, as former President of the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Andy, as former Managing Director of John Lewis, both recognise the important role local businesses play in the community and are committed to helping them flourish.
Commenting on the event Saqib, Minister for tech and the digital economy, who also served as Vice Chair for Business for the Conservative Party said:
“Thank you to all attendees of my January business forum and a big thank you to Andy Street for sharing your business insights with us, your experience in this field is invaluable.”
“Local businesses are an integral part of the community and I remain passionate and committed to engaging with business owners to make sure they receive the support they need to flourish.”
Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said:
“I was pleased to support Saqib’s Business Forum as a guest speaker. It was a great opportunity for business owners from across our region to raise issues directly with their political representatives. Small businesses are integral to our community and it is vital that we work closely with them to help them thrive in the months and years ahead.”
