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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 August 2015
06/08/2015 (2 events)
Fit for Nuclear – Real Market Opportunities for Our Manufacturers
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06/08/2015An exclusive insight into the nuclear industry to find out more about the fantastic package of funding and support available from Fit For Nuclear to help you position your company to win new business in Nuclear.
We would urge all manufacturers with transferable products or technologies that could be applied to nuclear, or who are already supplying to the sector, to attend.
Thursday August 6 at National Metalforming Centre, West Bromwich - Secure your free place
There is a strict suitability criteria check list to engage with the Fit for Nuclear programme
Winning business in nuclear - Breakfast briefings
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06/08/2015Join The Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) and Fit for Nuclear (F4N) at one of their exclusive breakfast briefings for a unique insight into the UK's civil nuclear sector and find out how manufacturers can get involved in supplying to the industry.
Plus learn more about the fantastic package of support available from F4N to help you position your company to win new business in nuclear.12/08/2015 (2 events)
Are you ready for BIM?
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12/08/2015This introductory three hour workshop, organised by the Black Country Growth Hub, will help you understand the benefits and myths of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and provide information on training available.
Business Awareness Workshop
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12/08/2015The Business Awareness Workshop is the first in a series of three workshops designed to equip attendees with the knowledge they need in order to determine if their idea is commercially viable and if so, to turn the idea into a business.
18/08/2015 (1 event)
Business Start-Up Seminar - Wolverhampton Business Solutions Centre
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18/08/2015The Black Country Growth Hub is pleased to invite you to a FREE new business start-up seminar. These events run each month across the Black Country to provide tailored help and support. They are specifically designed for individuals who want to set up and run their own successful new business. Each will cover a variety of aspects, including:
Is it right for you?
Business planning
Legal status and legalities
Taxation
Next stepsAimed at individuals thinking of, or just starting a potential business, the seminars offer a structured approach to identifying opportunities, planning for success and ensuring a better chance of survival.
25/08/2015 (2 events)
New Product Development & Compliance Workshop
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25/08/2015Looking to successfully launch a new product?
New Product Development specialist Roy Pulley, will share his first hand experience on ways to reduce risk for your business and advise on avoiding the many potential pitfalls a new product launch can bring.
Is your business up to standard?
Having the correct quality assurance and accreditation can mean the difference between winning new business or not. Specialist Mike Paxton will share his successful process guide to achieving the necessary accreditations your business needs in all sectors.
At Stoke Chamber, Stoke-on-Trent - Secure your free place today
New Product Development & Compliance Workshop
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25/08/2015The UK is not recognised as being amongst the best at capitalising on its strengths of creativity and invention, too often let down by its lack of capability in productionising and commercialising its bright ideas.
Having the correct product compliance and accreditation can mean the difference between winning new business legally or not. Hear from specialist Mike Paxton on his successful process guide to achieving the necessary product certification and accreditation your business and products need.
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