Leading Business Commentator to be Guest Speaker at Forward's Gala Dinner

Jeff Randall, one of the country's leading business journalists, will be the main speaker at this year's Birmingham Forward Chairman's Gala Dinner. This year's event, which is one of the highlights of the city's business calendar, will take place on Friday, 21st November in Hall Four of the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. This year's main event sponsor is Kleinwort Benson, recently voted Best Private Bank of 2008. The Chairman's Gala Dinner is an opportunity for members together with their partners and guests to network with colleagues from the professional and financial services sector and to hear from one of the UK's most respected business commentators. Jeff Randall balances his time as Editor at Large of the Daily Telegraph with numerous radio and TV commitments. The former BBC Business Editor has a reputation for his forthright views on business and economic affairs and will be sharing not only his thoughts on the current financial and commercial challenges but sharing anecdotes from his many year's covering business. The evening will be hosted by ITV Central's Llewela Bailey and the Dinner will also be raising funds for this year's Chairman's charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind. Music for after dinner dancing will be provided by the well known local band The Demons of Tune. Commenting on the forthcoming Gala Dinner, Chairman of Birmingham Forward, Richard Edwards, who will be hosting the evening, said: "I am delighted that this year we have secured Jeff Randall as guest speaker. I know he will be both entertaining and thought provoking in his speech which comes at a particularly challenging time for our sector and business in general. I am most grateful that Kleinwort Benson has agreed to be our main sponsor this year. I thank them not only for this sponsorship but the support they give to Birmingham Forward throughout the year." "Given the circumstances we are all facing everyday in business, the opportunity to be able to enjoy a social evening with friends and colleagues is more welcome than ever." Graham Lucas, Head of Kleinwort Benson in Birmingham commented, "The Birmingham Forward Gala Dinner is a key event in the calendar for the business community in Birmingham and is perfectly timed to celebrate another successful year for Kleinwort Benson in the city. We want to thank the business community in Birmingham for all the support we have received over the last two years and this event is the perfect opportunity to do that. In true Birmingham tradition, it promises to be a great evening, full of fun and plenty of networking. Given the ongoing market turbulence it will be fascinating to hear Jeff Randall's thoughts on the issues of the moment, and it will also give him the chance to see how resilient Birmingham has been in withstanding the storm." Tickets priced at £80.00, per person + vat available from Isabel@birminghamforward.co.uk

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