A BUSINESS festival for new firms is to be launched in Bromsgrove next month.

The NewBiz Business Festival, at the Artrix, is being organised for businesses of all sizes to network with each other.

The festival will be free and is being organised by Bromsgrove business people Philip Cooper, of Crossguard and Suzanne Green, of Liber8ing.

"The NewBiz Festival gives firms the chance to meet hundreds of potential customers and suppliers, get the latest business updates and market themselves more successfully," said Philip."We are expecting more than 200 businesses."

Fifty businesses are signing up for an exhibition stand. A programme of half-hour seminars will also be running, offering advice on subjects such as health and safety and employment law and motivational subjects.

To book a stand or find out more e-mail Suzanne Green at festival@n-e-w.biz, or visit www.n-e-w.biz or call 0845 838 5379.

, 01527 880303, or 0845 053 6675.