Business Size: SME

Meet the contractors delivering Birmingham 2022

To maximise the chances of more regional businesses leaving their mark on Birmingham 2022, the West Midlands Growth Hubs hosted an online supplier event where attendees heard about current and upcoming procurement opportunities and discovered how they can bid for contracts with these suppliers.

February 18th, 2022

£250k remaining for projects in the Marches tackling unemployment

A final call has gone out to organisations across the Marches that are running projects for the unemployed to claim a grant worth up to £20,000. 

February 17th, 2022

Angel Finance: Fuelling Local Growth

With only 38 per cent of investments happening outside of London despite London only hosting 19 […]

February 15th, 2022

Former Shropshire business of the year added to Spark Social line-up

Former Shropshire business of the year Pave Aways has been added to the guest  line-up for this month’s flagship Spark Social Conference, organisers have revealed. 

February 11th, 2022

Midlands Engine Investment Fund invests £150m into region’s businesses

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (“MEIF”) has invested more than £150m into the Midlands’ small businesses since its launch in 2017. 

February 10th, 2022

Internet council star Jackie Weaver set for Marches celebration of women in business

Britain’s most famous council clerk is to be a star guest at a special event to celebrate the role of women in business across the Marches. 

February 7th, 2022

New podcasts tell inspiring stories of Shropshire businesses through the pandemic

A new series of podcasts sharing the experiences of ten Shropshire businesses and their leaders during the pandemic has been launched today. 

February 7th, 2022

Praise for Peer Networks Programme

Two businesses have heaped praise on a business support network designed to help leaders learn from each other. 

February 4th, 2022

Key Marches Growth Hub Covid role revealed in new figures

The huge role the Marches Growth Hub played in helping businesses through the height of the pandemic is revealed today in new figures. 

February 4th, 2022

‘Secure By Design’ – Midlands Cyber makes manufacturing sector priority in 2022

Join Midlands Cyber security cluster’s virtual event for a rare insight into how manufacturing firms can secure their supply chains and prevent cyber attack. Between 6 – 7:30pm on the 15th February 2022, the cluster will welcome expert speakers from several leading organisations, including MakeUK, The IASME Consortium and Coventry University offering guidance and practical support to the UK’s growing SME manufacturing network.

February 3rd, 2022

Manufacturing scheme generates £3m for Marches economy

A project to help West Midlands manufacturing and engineering firms embrace the latest technology has seen more than £10 million in value generated since its launch last summer.

February 3rd, 2022

New rules for international road haulage

There are new rules for transporting goods to or through Europe in 2022. The rules will […]

February 2nd, 2022