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BUSINESS BIRMINGHAM SUPPORTS YOUR BUSINESS NEEDS <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong> comprises many accelerators and incubators for start-ups and SME’s to access professional, commercial and financial support to develop their business. BUSINESS BIRMINGHAM Business <strong>Birmingham</strong> is the commercial division within Marketing <strong>Birmingham</strong>, the region’s strategic marketing partner, and has played a key role in enabling the city to become recognised as the sixth most investible city in Europe for two years running, ahead of every other UK city (PwC research Jan 2015; Jan 2016). Awarded the title of top-performing UK investment agency 2016, by specialist locations magazine, Site Selection, Business <strong>Birmingham</strong> provides outstanding and award-winning support and services to its clients by understanding their specific needs and requirements. Some of the services Business <strong>Birmingham</strong> provide include after care, presenting bespoke solutions, services, and support; tailoring their suite of unique products to each company’s specific requirements. Business <strong>Birmingham</strong>’s support is designed to ensure every client is able to establish and grow their operations in the city effectively and with ease; that their company’s profile is maximised within the city and beyond; and that each client has the optimum opportunity for networking, introductions and business development. Business <strong>Birmingham</strong> acts as a single point of contact for clients, bringing together a project team from relevant organisations across the city, such as property agents, recruitment consultants, public agencies and universities to deliver a comprehensive package of support for companies looking to locate in the city and to grow their business. SOLIHULL FOR SUCCESS Supported by a highly-qualified skills base and strong track record in high-value business activities, Solihull continues to draw interest from global corporations and small entrepreneurial businesses alike, paving the way for innovation and growth. UK Central (UKC) is a unique concentration of strategic economic assets and infrastructure at the heart of the UK’s transport network. Comprising <strong>Birmingham</strong> Airport, the NEC and the planned HS2 development, UKC is already a key driver of the regional economy, attracting investment and creating jobs. UK Central is located at the core of the UK, less than an hour from London and with direct air links to major European capitals, the United States, Asia and the Middle East. GBSLEP GROWTH HUB The <strong>Greater</strong> <strong>Birmingham</strong> and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) is a partnership of businesses, local authorities and universities, which supports private sector growth and job creation. The Growth Hub helps local small enterprises with a wide variety of services to support their business growth ambitions. 11 invest@marketingbirmingham.com +44 (0)121 202 5022 www.businessbirmingham.com business_bham