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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.
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Events in March 2020
04/03/2020 (3 events)
Business development programme
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04/03/2020
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event for start up businesses and small SMEs that focuses around upskilling, developing and supporting your business to become successful in growth.
When? Wednesday 4 March.
Where? Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Creative Industries Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, West Midlands, WV10 9TG.
What time? 9am - 3pm.
How much does it cost? It's £295 for members, £595 for non-members.
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
Black Country Chamber of CommerceCreative Industries Centre, University of Wolverhampton ScieGlaisher Drive,Wolverhampton, WV10 9TGEmployment law update
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04/03/2020
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event aimed at HR managers and business owners to be updated on recent developments and forthcoming changes in employment law.
When? Wednesday 4 March.
Where? Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1UR..
What time? 9am - 11am.
How much does it cost? It's £15 for members, £25 for non members.
Find out more and book here.
Alongside event listings, Think Sandwell provides a wealth of business support and advice. Visit our business services pages.
Copthorne Hotel Merry HillThe Waterfront Level StreetBrierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 1URAre you an innovator working in mHealth?
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04/03/2020
MediLink is hosting an event aimed to give developers clear guidance, helping to get the right market and products, fit for NHS and worldwide quality standards.
When? Wednesday 4 March.
Where? Kuehne and Nagel Ltd, 3 Avenue Road, Birmingham, B6 4AG
What time? 12pm - 5pm.
How much does it cost? It's £20 for members, £35 for non members.
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
Kuehne and Nagel Ltd3 Avenue RoadBirmingham, B6 4AG05/03/2020 (2 events)
Advance sales skills
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05/03/2020The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event looking at advanced consultancy skills and behaviours to help gain futher commitment from new or existing customers.
When? Thursday 5 March.
Where? Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Creative Industries Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, WV10 9TG
What time? 9am - 4pm.
How much does it cost? It's £305 for members, £365 for non members.
Find out more and book here.
Alongside event listings, Think Sandwell provides a wealth of business support and advice. Visit our business services pages.
University of Wolverhampton Science ParkGlaisher DriveWolverhampton, WV10 9RUWomen in leadership
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05/03/2020The Black Country Women in Leadership Team is hosting an event with a host of leading business women and speakers from across the region.
When? Thursday 5 March.
Where? Copthorne Hotel Merry Hill, The Waterfront, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 1UR.
What time? 2pm - 4pm.
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
Have you seen what's in the latest Sandwell business news? Take a look at our news page for information on local projects, good news stories, funding opportunities and more.
Copthorne Hotel Merry HillThe Waterfront Level StreetBrierley Hill, Dudley, DY5 1UR11/03/2020 (2 events)
Breakfast networking - value proposition workshop
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11/03/2020
Birmingham City Business School is hosting an event focusing on useful strategies and content, developed in the context of real and current communication issues..
When? Wednesday 11 March.
Where? Birmingham City University, The Curzon Building, 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, B4 7BD.
What time? 7:30am - 11am.
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
Birmingham City University4 Cardigan StreetC588 Curzon BuildingBirmingham, B4 7BDHow to increase your quality and manufacturing processes through digitisation
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11/03/2020MediLink WM, in partnership with MasterControl, is hosting a workshop to learn more about the changing medical device regulatory environments, sucessfully navigating audits and the value of using digital solutions for managing quality and compliance.
When? Wednesday 11 March
Where? Meeting Room 8, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Pilot Way, Ansty Business Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU
What time? 8:30am - 2pm
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
Meeting Room 8, The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC)Pilot WayAnsty Business ParkCoventry, CV7 9JU13/03/2020 (1 event)
The post budget lunch
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13/03/2020The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event where Sajid Javid will deliver his first budget of the new Parliament and discuss the impact on the key tax measures announced and how they will impact you and your business.
When? Friday 13 March.
Where? The Confederation of British Metal Forming, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, B70 6PY.
What time? 12pm - 2pm.
How much does it cost? It's free for all members, non members email policy@blackcountrychamber.co.uk
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
The Confederation of British Metal Forming47 Birmingham RoadWest Bromwich, B70 6PY17/03/2020 (1 event)
Business and skills support for business post-Brexit
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17/03/2020
The Black Country Growth Hub is hosting an event to find the latest information about business and skills initiatives in the immediate post-Brexit environment.
When? Tuesday 17 March.
Where? The Village Hotel- Dudley, Castlegate Drive, Dudley, DY1 4TB.
What time? 8:30am - 10am.
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
Village The Hotel Club DudleyCastlegate ParkBirmingham RoadDudley, DY1 4TB18/03/2020 (2 events)
The Platinum group finance forum - sharing best practice
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18/03/2020The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event designed for senior directors, managers and team leaders to help share best practice and develop valuable skills to make a difference across a broad spectrum of business operations.
When? Wednesday 18 March.
Where? Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Creative Industries Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, WV10 9TG.
What time? 9am - 11:30am.
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
Alongside event listings, Think Sandwell provides a wealth of business support and advice. Visit our business services page
Black Country Chamber of CommerceCreative Industries Centre, University of Wolverhampton ScieGlaisher Drive,Wolverhampton, WV10 9TGWest Midlands manufacturing outlook
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18/03/2020
The Business Desk is hosting an event to examine how SMEs in the supply chain with manufacturing giants will cope with Brexit, ensuring the next generation has the skills to drive the sector forward and infrastructure and financial backing.
When? Wednesday 18 March.
Where? Bank Restaurant, 4 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB.
What time? 12pm - 3pm.
How much does it cost? It's £45.
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
Bank Restaurant4 Brindley PlaceBirmingham, B1 2JB19/03/2020 (1 event)
Start up - generate more sales
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19/03/2020
The Start-Up Business Club is hosting an event to show you how to generate more leads for your business, boost sales and take part in an interactive sales masterclass.
When? Thursday 19 March
Where? The Confederation of British Metal Forming, 47 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, B70 6PY.
What time? 10am - 12pm
How much does it cost? It's free
Find out more and book here.
Alongside event listings, Think Sandwell provides a wealth of business support and advice. Visit our business services page
The Confederation of British Metal Forming47 Birmingham RoadWest Bromwich, B70 6PY20/03/2020 (1 event)
Manufacturers club - tour of the MTC
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20/03/2020
The Manufacturing Technology Centre is hosting an event for manufacturers only offering a tour of the facilities to show how they can help companies manufacture faster, at a higher quality and lower cost in an agile environment.
When? Friday 20 March.
Where? Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Pilot Way, Ansty Business Park, Coventry, CV7 9JU.
What time? 10am - 1pm.
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
Have you seen what's in the latest Sandwell business news? Take a look at our news page for information on local projects, good news stories, funding opportunities and more.
Manufacturing Technology CentreAnsty ParkCoventryCV79JU24/03/2020 (1 event)
Making an impact at networking events
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24/03/2020The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event focusing on the key skills and activities required to make any networking event a success - breaking down barriers to achieving full value of using networking events.
When? Tuesday 24 March.
Where? Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Creative Industries Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, WV10 9TG.
What time? 9am - 1pm.
How much does it cost? It's £180 for members, £210 for non members.
Find out more and book here.
Alongside event listings, Think Sandwell provides a wealth of business support and advice. Visit our business services page
University of Wolverhampton Science ParkGlaisher DriveWolverhampton, WV10 9RU25/03/2020 (2 events)
Value from waste master class
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25/03/2020
Aston University is hosting an event designed for entrepreneurs and business leaders to increase the security of energy supply and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
When? Wednesday 25 March
Where? EBRI, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET
What time? 9am - 4:30pm.
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
Have you seen what's in the latest Sandwell business news? Take a look at our news page for information on local projects, good news stories, funding opportunities and more.
Aston UniversityAston StreetBirmingham, B4 7ETThe big Black Country business fayre
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25/03/2020The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event offering a fun, entertaining and informal way to meet new customers and talk to a range of businesses providing offers, discounts and promotions.
When? Wednesday 25 March.
Where? Wolverhampton Racecourse Ltd (Incorporating Holiday Inn), Gorsebrook Road, West Midlands, WV6 0PE
What time? 9:30am - 12:30pm.
How much does it cost? It’s free.
Find out more and book here.
Have you seen what's in the latest Sandwell business news? Take a look at our news page for information on local projects, good news stories, funding opportunities and more.
Wolverhampton Racecourse, Holiday InnGorsebrook RdWolverhampton, WV6 0PE26/03/2020 (1 event)
Facebook advertising
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26/03/2020The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event for marketing managers looking at how they can use Facebook for advertising to grow their business .
When? Thursday 26 March.
Where? Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Creative Industries Centre, University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, WV10 9TG
What time? 9am - 1pm.
How much does it cost? It’s £180 for members, £210 for non members.
Find out more and book here.
Have you seen what's in the latest Sandwell business news? Take a look at our news page for information on local projects, good news stories, funding opportunities and more.
University of Wolverhampton Science ParkGlaisher DriveWolverhampton, WV10 9RU31/03/2020 (1 event)
University of Birmingham business club March 2020 - UK funding landscape
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31/03/2020
The University of Birmingham business club is hosting an event to explore the funding landscape for businesses in light of the governments forthcoming budget.
When? Tuesday 31 March.
Where? Birmingham Research Park, 97 Vincent Drive, Birmingham, B15 2SQ.
What time? 7:30am - 10am.
How much does it cost? It's free.
Find out more and book here.
From networking and knowledge to trade exhibitions, see what other business events are taking place soon: check out our full calendar.
Birmingham Research Park97 Vincent DriveBirmingham, B15 2SQ
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