By The Bee Hive
July 26 2012

Midlands‘ accountants and business advisory firm Smith Cooper is extending its association with Birmingham and Solihull Rugby Club, by supporting the launch of a new business and networking club.

The Birmingham and Solihull Rugby “Bees Business Club” will operate throughout the forthcoming 2012/2013 season and will see local businesses and rugby working together in order to facilitate stronger professional links, business referral opportunities and networking.

The Bees‘ are hoping to secure interest from a wide range of business specialisms, with all companies that join the group invited to business lunches with special guest speakers and the chance to network with a variety of other companies. So far, well-known names such as Jobson James and Heritage IFA have signed up.

Smith Cooper has acted as sponsors for Birmingham and Solihull Bees for the past three years, and will work closely with the Bees’ in this initiative to facilitate contract opportunities, business networking and business engagement.

Jeremy Cope, lead partner at Smith Cooper’s Birmingham office, said:

“We are very pleased to be associated with Birmingham and Solihull Rugby. The club has a great reputation within the local rugby world for its commitment to success and passionate team ethic, and so this arrangement brings together similarly minded organisations from across the Midlands region.

Our sponsorship forms part of Smith Cooper‘s commitment to support local sport and we look forward to celebrating in the forthcoming successes of the team as they strive to achieve glory in National League Division 2.”

Ben Seifas, General Manager at Birmingham and Solihull Rugby Club commented:

“In tough financial times, we recognise the need to be innovative when trying to raise sponsorship funds and so this year, we decided to launch a new campaign to attract new corporate partners to the club.

The Bees‘ are looking to gain a stronger link between local Birmingham and Solihull companies and our rugby club and we hope that this initiative will be an effective tool to bring sport and business together.”