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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.
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13/03/2014
Thursday 13 March 2014, 9.15 am – 2.30pm
Business Solutions Centre,
Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RT
What’s the Seminar About?
A free half day seminar, specifically designed for UK’s SME’s to provide them with all the hands on information that they need to do business with India, successfully.
What are the benefits of attending the Seminar?
Giving you the most up to date information on India including legal structures and business support that you can use to tap into the Indian market and also a walk through the do’s and don’ts of doing business in India. Some of the highlights include :
Market leading specialist India qualified lawyer from India Business Hub, who has launched several British and European SMEs into India to provide you with all the essential business and legal know how you need to do business in India;
India’s largest bank to talk to you as to how the bank can support you in India;
Managing your IPR in India;
Tax benefits that are available;
Support available from UKTI and Wolverhampton City Council;
Who Should Attend ? Any UK business considering or already doing business in India.
Please register your interest at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/into-india-doing-business-in-india-sucessfully-registration-10675559887
Please note that limited spaces are available and registration will be subject to a confirmation email.
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14/03/2014
The March Breakfast Club takes place on Friday (not the usual Thursday) 14 March in the chamber rooms of Sandwell Council House. It will focus on Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's regeneration plans to transform Smethwick, and the business opportunities being generated by the estimated £1bn investment in the area ...
For all the regeneration projects (read more here) Sandwell will need high-quality suppliers of design, engineering, materials, building, environmental, and medical technologies.
The business potential for the region’s diverse manufacturing and construction supply chain will be huge. This breakfast meeting is the perfect opportunity to find out how your company could supply goods or services and get involved.
The guest speaker will be NHS project lead consultant Conrad Parkes, who will talk about procurement innovations, current NHS contract opportunities, economic and environmental targets and key timescales leading up to tendering for the Midland Metropolitan hospital project.
After the main presentations there will be the chance to network with dozens of delegates over tea, coffee and complimentary hot breakfast rolls.
Where? The Chamber Rooms, Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
How much does it cost? It’s free
How do I sign up? To book your place call Steve Massey on 07929 353232 or email stephen_massey@sandwell.gov.uk.
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19/03/2014
On Wednesday 19th March, Black Country Chamber are delighted to be hosting a Budget Briefing at Wolverhampton Grammar School. Delegates from a range of business sectors will be able to watch the Chancellor's Budget live in a round table format and will hear immediate reaction from a panel of industry leaders and professional services specialists. This offers a valuable opportunity to listen to the budget and discuss it with peers.
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20/03/2014
On Thursday 20th March, Black Country Chamber are hosting the first of their very popular Showcase events. Attend free as a Chamber Member to network and visit member's top table displays to make new contacts. There is also an opportunity to book a table to promote your own business to the other companies taking part.
£80.00 + VAT for Table Top Display Space (Stands for members only).
FREE for each member to attend to network.
£10.00 + VAT for non members to network.
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25/03/2014
On Tuesday 25th March, Black Country Chamber are hosting an event focussing on business performance,discussing how businessses can optimise the benefits and purpose of every spend, whether that is money or time. Everyone will find time or cost saving tips.
(Includes a buffet lunch and networking between 12.30-1.30 p.m.)
FREE to Passport Holders.
£10.00 + VAT for Chamber Members (Members Only Event).
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.