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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD
05/07/2023
Over four years, a funding programme has helped 92 businesses in Sandwell with face-to-face support and, in many cases, grant funding.
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Events
Think Sandwell organises and participates in a number of events throughout the year.
The events range from breakfast seminars and trade masterclasses, and are held regularly in and around Sandwell.
View our events calendar below.
Events in January 2014
08/01/2014 (1 event)
WMEF export clinics: Black Country prospects in North America
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08/01/2014Learn about exporting to North America and the opportunities available to your business at this West Midlands Economic Forum export clinic business breakfast on Wednesday 8 January.
This event will aim to give you an insight into the benefits of exporting to North America, as well as information on how to do so.
When? Wednesday 8 January, 7am – 9am
Where? The Hawthorns, West Bromwich B71 4LF
How much does it cost? It’s free!
How do I sign up? To book your place please email exports@westmidlandseconomicforum.co.uk or telephone 0121 533 7130.23/01/2014 (1 event)
New Schools Challenge to the Black Country
23/01/2014Focusing on Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton while in the Black Country, the New Schools Challenge is visiting towns and cities across England where new schools could help address shortages in school places, improve educational standards or create greater choice for local parents. This could mean a new secondary school with a specialism in technology and engineering to give school leavers access to the growing number of jobs in this sector, or a primary school that concentrates on numeracy and literacy to provide pupils with the basic skills they need for life.
Despite many excellent schools in the area, there are also significant educational challenges in these towns. In Sandwell only one-third of students on free school meals go on to higher education compared to half of other students. The New Schools Network wants to encourage more groups to come forward to help improve education in the Black Country. We are especially interested in hearing from the business community about how well schools equip young people for the world of work, and what features you would like to see in schools in the area. To give us your views or find out more about getting actively involved in a project for a new school, join one of our open events at:
• West Bromwich Library from 10am onwards on Thursday 23rd January
• The New Art Gallery, Walsall from 10.30am onwards on Friday 24th JanuaryAlternatively, give us your perspective on the discussion by filling in our online survey, or request an informal meeting with the team: challenge@newschoolsnetwork.org or 0845 875 0787.
Please note this has been shared as information only and as a council we do not endorse one company over another
24/01/2014 (2 events)
January Breakfast Club with Thomas Vale Construction
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24/01/2014We’ll kick off our 2014 Breakfast Clubs on Friday 24 January with a 'meet the buyer' special with major contractor Thomas Vale Construction.
The early morning meeting, taking place as usual in the chamber rooms of Sandwell Council House, will focus on the business opportunities being generated by Thomas Vale's regeneration projects in the region - and in particular the building of the new West Bromwich Building Society headquarters.
New Schools Challenge to the Black Country
24/01/2014Focusing on Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton while in the Black Country, the New Schools Challenge is visiting towns and cities across England where new schools could help address shortages in school places, improve educational standards or create greater choice for local parents. This could mean a new secondary school with a specialism in technology and engineering to give school leavers access to the growing number of jobs in this sector, or a primary school that concentrates on numeracy and literacy to provide pupils with the basic skills they need for life.
Despite many excellent schools in the area, there are also significant educational challenges in these towns. In Sandwell only one-third of students on free school meals go on to higher education compared to half of other students. The New Schools Network wants to encourage more groups to come forward to help improve education in the Black Country. We are especially interested in hearing from the business community about how well schools equip young people for the world of work, and what features you would like to see in schools in the area. To give us your views or find out more about getting actively involved in a project for a new school, join one of our open events at:
• West Bromwich Library from 10am onwards on Thursday 23rd January
• The New Art Gallery, Walsall from 10.30am onwards on Friday 24th JanuaryAlternatively, give us your perspective on the discussion by filling in our online survey, or request an informal meeting with the team: challenge@newschoolsnetwork.org or 0845 875 0787.
Please note this has been shared as information only and as a council we do not endorse one company over another.
29/01/2014 (1 event)
Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership Meet the Funder Event - 29th January 2014
29/01/2014
You are invited to a new Meet the Funder opportunity following a successful July event when over 200 businesses attended. The January 2014 event will launch new funds and a simplified approach to the funding to make it easier for businesses to apply.
The event will include:
• An overview of the government backed funding streams launched or due to be launched
• Case studies from local companies who have completed the journey and received funding
• An opportunity for one-to-one meetings to discuss your funding options further
• A chance to discuss on a one to one basis the completion of your Expression of Interest form – the starting point for any funding application –
• An opportunity to speak with a range of banks and non-bank lendersIntermediaries are welcome to attend with their clients.
Please note that you will not receive approval for your proposal or application on the day at this event but it will be a positive step in the right direction.
When: 29th January 2014, a morning session will commence at 8am and the same event will be repeated again in the afternoon at 1pm.
Where: Wolverhampton Racecourse
How to book: Please book online at for the morning session or for the afternoon session.
On receipt of your booking you will be forwarded an “expression of interest form” and completion of this will help us prepare for your one to one sessions.
You will also then be allocated a slot with a funding expert to discuss your particular projectFurther information: ring Events on 0845 872 4256 or E-mail Events@blackcountrychamber.co.uk.
The BCLEP, and its partners, are dedicated to removing barriers to business growth and acknowledge that those barriers can sometimes be financial. In response to this, the BCLEP is hosting the second Meet the Funder event which will enable businesses to meet a range of financial providers and advisors.
The event is designed to provide you with the knowledge to choose the most appropriate source for funding your project, from thousands to millions of pounds, you will hear impartial advice to help you decide on the funding streams most suitable to your business need.
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