Chamber programme to help SMEs through supply chain transition
A new programme has been launched by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC) to help empower SMEs in the West Midlands to access a robust support package to secure new orders.
The West Midlands Supply Chain Transition Support programme supports suppliers in the West Midlands in transitioning into high-growth sectors and securing lucrative contracts.
Fully funded by the UK Government and delivered by Business Growth West Midlands and West Midlands Combined Authority, in partnership with Newable, Enterprise Nation and GBCC, this is a support programme to help empower ambitious SMEs in the West Midlands to access a robust support package to secure new orders.
Eligible businesses can receive one to one support from a supply chain specialist account manager, early market education events, and OEM/key customer site visits.
Alongside this, the programme offers free networking sessions with key buyers and workshops sharing best-practice advice and guidance on successfully winning new contracts.
The Launch event for West Midlands Supply Chain Transition Support programme will take place on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 at NatWest Accelerator, 2 Saint Philip's Place Colmore Row.
Join the launch event to:
- Understand what and how government is buying
- Understand what and how the private sector is buying - with key corporate stakeholders
- Hear from a local small business that has successfully secured contracts
- Be the first to discover how to apply for the Supply Chain Transition programme
- Enjoy nibbles and networking with local businesses
Raj Kandola (pictured), GBCC director of external affairs said: “Supply Chain Transition, exists to support suppliers in the West Midlands in transitioning into high-growth sectors and securing lucrative contracts.
“If you'd like to diversify your customer base by winning new orders in growing areas of the economy, then this isn't one to miss out on.
“I highly encourage you to apply for a place at this event, to understand what and how the private sector is buying - with key corporate stakeholders.”