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Creative Republic are delighted to be hosting the second in a series of new events designed to inform and update you about key projects and issues affecting Birmingham and the West Midlands.

This time our focus is the Big City Plan, the new masterplan for Birmingham city centre. The Plan was launched in February 2008 and the City Council is keen to engage with a large cross section of people to help shape the future of Birmingham. This event is being held with the support of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and features leading speakers:

- Mark Ball, Head of Events and Exhibitions at the Royal Shakespeare Company
- Cllr Mike Whitby, Leader of Birmingham City Council
- Jerry Blackett, Chief Executive of Birmingham Chamber of Commerce

While the Big City Plan clearly embraces the vitality and energy that a thriving creative and cultural sector can bring to the city, this is your chance to find out how the plan will affect YOU and your business. What do you need or want in the next 20 years to make Birmingham the city in which you can thrive, not just survive? The Big City Plan has great ambition: but it will only succeed with the drive and determination of all its citizens. Creative Republic gives you the opportunity to make your voice heard where it matters - with the instigator of this exciting process.

The City Council’s Marketing Suite on the 25th Floor of Alpha Tower at the bottom of Broad Street affords stunning panoramic views across the city. We are privileged to have access to this private venue and are grateful to the City Council for covering the costs of hosting this event.

More details can be found at www.bigcityplan.org.uk

Timings for the event are:

5.45 for 6pm - Arrival
6.00-6.10pm - Welcome and introduction by Mark Ball (one of the original Board members of Creative Republic)
6.10-6-30pm - Cllr Mike Whitby, Leader, Birmingham City Council
6.30-6.45pm - Jerry Blackett, Chief Executive Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
6.45-7.15pm - Questions and answers session
7.15-8pm - Refreshments and networking

There is no charge for attending but please RSVP so we can provide sufficient refreshments

As recognition for providing a free event, our only request is that you sign up to our Charter. Numbers for the event are limited and if we are at capacity, priority will be given to Charter signatories. If you have not already done so, please sign up on line at www.creativerepublic.org.uk/charter. Alternatively if you prefer, and if numbers allow, you can sign up on the night as we’ll have hard copies available.