Business Link provides a forward-thinking, dynamic support service that provides a blend of the highest levels of business advice and support for creative and dynamic initiatives. www.businesslink.gov.uk

Arts Council England is the national development agency for the arts in England. Between 2005 and 2008, they are investing £1.7 billion of public funds from government and National Lottery. This is the bedrock of support for the arts in England. Arts Council believe that the arts have the power to transform lives and communities, and to create opportunities for people throughout the country. Their vision is to promote the arts at the heart of national life, reflecting England's rich and diverse cultural identity www.artscouncil.org.uk

Urban Fusion is an explosion of creativity and events throughout 2005, bringing together more than 60 of the city's leading lights in arts and culture. Funded by the Arts Council and the Millennium Commission, the programme covers six key themes around music, poetry and literature, city regeneration, cultural diversity, visual arts and the celebration of talent. Connect with culture now at www.urban-fusion.info

The Year of Arts In Business is led by Arts & Business West Midlands in collaboration with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. A&B is the world's most successful & widespread creative network. They help business people support the arts & the arts inspire business people, because good business & great art together create a richer society. The main purpose is to enable business and its people to be more successful by engaging with the arts and to increase resources for the arts from business and its people. www.AandB.org.uk

Artprojx works with a variety of corporate, charity, individuals and arts organisations nationally and worldwide to plan innovative and viable arts and culture focussed solutions to integrate with business, marketing and individual needs. Artprojx was originally set up to develop new art collectors (as with the Frieze Art Fair Purchase fund for the Tate), and the mainstay of the original business was events to develop new collectors, talks and tours. Previous events have included initiatives to bring new audiences/collectors to the Tate, Serpentine, Art Fairs, Camden and East End Art Galleries. Artprojx also presents artists, film and video in the context of the cinema. www.artprojx.com

The main objective of the Jewellery Quarter Regeneration Partnership is to drive forward regeneration plans for the area.

By 2010, the Jewellery Quarter will be acknowledged as the City Region's Creative Village, an asset to both Birmingham and the West Midlands. A truly unique area where design quality is an integral feature of its renaissance. A Quarter with a vibrant atmosphere which not only attracts people to work, live, play and visit but acts as a honey pot for creative businesses ranging from the current jewellery business base to arts and media. http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/jq