A BUSINESS networking group has been relaunched.
J4 Business Forum, a networking group for businesses based near to Junction 4 of the M42 motorway in the Cranmore and Monkspath areas, was relaunch at IM Properties.
Steve Whitmarsh, chief executive of Multifleet, which trades as runyourfleet, has been named as the new chair of the forum.
He said: “I’m really pleased to be relaunching the J4 Business Forum to help connect businesses, share ideas and shape the future of our local business community.
“This will see local business leaders and council representatives meeting regularly to discuss key issues and mutual priorities, and to explore new opportunities in the area.
“The relaunch at IM Properties was well attended and will help to shape the direction of future forums, which I will be chairing every quarter.”
Those attending the relaunch included Ihsaan Mohammed, economic development officer at Solihull Council, and John Lander, the council’s business investment manager.
Other guests included Simon Shiner, chief financial officer at runyourfleet, Vicky Aspinall, asset manager at IM Properties, and Samantha Frampton, head of Solihull Chamber of Commerce, who presented to the group.
Speakers at the launch included
Also speaking were Councillor Heather Delaney, Solihull Council’s cabinet member for the Economy, Business and Skills, Craig O’Donnell from Business Growth West Midlands, and Syed Ahmed the senior employment specialist at Solihull Council.
Any businesses interested in joining the J4 Business Forum should contact Ihsaan on 07467628823 or [email protected].
