Coventry Local Business Forum
Empower Coventry Businesses: Connect, Collaborate, and Influence for Local Prosperity
Chaired by: Tim Squires, Squires Gear and Engineering Ltd and Vice Chaired by Lily Samuels
The Coventry Local Business Forum meets quarterly, providing local businesses with a valuable platform to network and discuss pressing business issues. Our meetings encompass diverse activities, including company tours, consultations with local councils and infrastructure stakeholders, and opportunities to engage with local MPs. However, our primary focus is to provide you with the ideal platform to learn about and amplify your voice on matters crucial to you and your community.
For more information on the work of the Coventry Local Business Forum or if you would like to attend one of our meetings. Email: [email protected] or
Call us on +44(0) 2476 654 321
Meet your Local Business Forum Chair
The Coventry Local Business Forum, led by Tim Squires, offers its members a chance to stay updated on local matters. Members can hear from local MPs and Council Officials on a micro-level and get a chance to express their opinions on issues that affect businesses.
Tim Squires is Director of Squires Gear & Engineering in Coventry, a CNC Machined Component manufacturer supplying the automotive, motorsport and various other sectors. As well as his community responsibilities as acting chair of Coventry's Local Business Forum, Tim also serves as a board member of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber. In addition, he is a secondary school governor and an ambassador for STEM, further demonstrating his commitment to education and the local community.
Explore Coventry’s Economic landscape
Coventry has long been a cornerstone of the UK automotive industry, with a strong focus on innovation and supply chain management. The city is home to major automotive companies and research institutions, contributing to its reputation as an automotive hub. 10% of all UK automotive jobs are based here in Coventry.
The West Midlands region hosts a mature automotive sector linked to a national and international supply chain, with an economic value of £3.2bn. The region's strategic initiatives in electric and autonomous vehicle technologies are positioning Coventry at the forefront of the industry's future developments, which could lead to the awarding of a Gigafactory, with that project injecting £2.5bn investment into the region and creating up to 6,000 new highly skilled jobs directly and many more in the supply chain.
Explore Insights from Past Discussions
Discover the outcomes and insights from our previous Local Business Forum meetings through our collection of press releases. These releases highlight the key topics, discussions, and decisions made during our forums, providing valuable context and information on the issues affecting our local businesses and communities.
Read our latest press release here.
View details of our upcoming event here.
