Brexit, lockdowns, and challenge after challenge are coming at you as a Manufacturer. The time is right to pivot, reposition our strengths and bring the West Midlands’ innovative resilience back to the forefront of our industry.

We can accelerate this renaissance if we approach it from a new angle: getting leaders from manufacturing and the creative industries together for inspiration and problem-solving. Are you ready to explore new insights and ways of working that could add to your bottom line? 

The Cross-Sector event aims to accelerate the process of coming up with creative answers to some of the industry’s big questions:

1. How do I engage clients and employees in new and better ways?
2. What can I do to use technology to enhance my bottom line?
3. Which way is best to stand out from of my competition?

 Let’s work together to overcome the typical responses of ‘not enough time’, ‘it costs too much’, and ‘we don’t have the team in-house’ and learn best-practice ideas from other industrial sectors.

Join us for a half-day event bringing together industry leaders from the manufacturing and creative sectors to reach some clever solutions to big challenges.

£3,000 Raised for Caudwell Children!

4^th July 2019 marked the 10^th and final year of Birmingham’s most loved charity pub crawl, the BullRun. This year, we raised money for the fantastic charity, Caudwell Children, a charity supporting children with disabilities and their families offering services, equipment, therapies and treatment, helping them lead ordinary lives.

The fun began at Birmingham’s answer to a tropical paradise, The Island Bar, where the Bull Runners met and mingled with some of Brum’s finest people, enjoying fabulous cocktails and drinks.

B.D. Dalton, Founder of Rockfine Group and The BullRun says “10 years of BullRun fundraising and networking. Thanks to all the supporters and my friends for putting up with my harassment. We have had over 1000 companies represented and raised nearly 100k over the 10 years. Thank you for making this Birmingham’s biggest business networking pub crawl.”

Kong’s served as the fourth and final bar where the hog roast was waiting and raffle winners were announced. the Bull Run raised nearly £3,000 in total thanks to all the kind donations and support of the fantastic sponsor Bootcamp Media, Gritt&Co for the help organising and all of the attendees who make the BullRun so fun, every year!

Jamil Shabir, Managing Director of Bootcamp Media and BullRun 10 sponsor says ““Bootcamp media are proud to have been able to sponsor the BullRun and support Caudwell Children. The wonderful work they do around the UK, supporting disabled children and their families, is inspirational and heart warming. The BullRun was just an excellent way to not only help raise money but network with like minded individuals.”

Rockfine were honoured to collaborate on this event with Caudwell Children and appreciate all of the support, donations and enthusiasm the Bull Run has received over the years. Cheers to all you bostin’ Brummies!

What’s the Story?

Tom Stokes, Managing Director of John Stokes Chrome LTD , a chrome plating company founded in 1973, has successfully taken the reigns of the family business that spans three generations.  Tom is responsible for overseeing the operations, ensuring the business continued to run smoothly.

Tom decided it was time for the family business to grow, and develop processes that would push the business forwards.

The Launch Package was the solution. Tom got on so well with Rockfine Group Catalyst, Chris Kealy, after an initial meeting, so he decided to give it a try. Chris stepped in to assist Tom in outlining opportunities for growth, identify areas for improvement  and build a solid plan that would ensure the company will be skyrocketing to their next level.

“I didn’t think it would work, but because I like Chris so much, I decided to give it a try…”

– Tom Stokes, Managing Director of John Stokes Chrome LTD”

Here’s What Tom had to say

“I’d taken over a family business that spans three generations – business is good and we have a proven past, but I was ready to think about the future and growing the business.

I had an initial meeting with Chris Kealy – he was so enthusiastic and confident the Launch Package was right for John Stokes Chrome and would push business in the direction I wanted it to go. Admittedly, I didn’t think it would work, but because I like Chris so much, I decided to give it a try! 

This proved to be a hugely worthwhile investment. Through the Launch Package, I was able to see the entire business right in front of me, on one piece of paper. This was the starting point to identifying weak areas, potential opportunities and areas I could streamline.

Chris was so committed throughout the whole process. Once we understood where business was, we worked together to build a plan that would grow and future-proof the business. 

I would recommend the Launch Package to any business owner who’s ready to take massive leap forward.”

 – Tom Stokes, Managing Director of John Stokes Chrome LTD

Develop a game plan alongside one of our personable expert Catalysts that will have you and your business skyrocketing to your next level!

Find out more about the Launch Package.