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Sandwell businesses are aiming for GOLD

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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King of the Road

Think Sandwell would like to congratulate West Bromwich-based company Ian Guest Holdings on its impressive accounts figures for 2015.

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Keltruck motoring ahead

West Bromwich based company Keltruck has seen revenue hit a new high after a significant surge in demand.

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Darren Cooper honoured by business awards

The late leader of Sandwell Council was named Ambassador of the Year at TheBussinessDesk.com’s Business Masters awards, and will have an award named after him at the Nachural Summer Business Ball and Awards.

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Affected by the floods?

If your home or business was affected by the recent flash flooding in Sandwell, please fill in this survey to let Sandwell Council know. This will help us understand which areas were flooded, how badly and if there was any damage to properties. The information will help us to work with the Environment Agency, the […]

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Meet the HS2 Design Team

West Midlands Manufacturers are set to converge on Smethwick next month to showcase their manufacturing prowess, engineering expertise and rail innovations to a prestigious group of designers from HS2. The joint event being hosted by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and HS2 Ltd alongside business support partners, Black Country Growth Hub are holding a […]

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Awards for entrepreneurs in Smethwick

Smethwick Church Action Network, UnLtd and Sandwell Council have joined forces to offer two special awards to support innovative social entrepreneurs living and working in Smethwick.

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High Speed Rail: Attracting the brightest and the best

Across the sector, the challenge of recruitment and retention is widely viewed as an industry-wide priority. In recent months the Transport Industry Skills Strategy (TISS) and the Rail Supply Group (RSG) Sector Strategy have both sought to address this, with high speed rail identified as a primary opportunity to upskill the industry and diversify the sort of people that it […]

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Jobs saved by Motorpoint at Oldbury car supermarket

The vehicle retailer, Motorpoint, has purchased the former Car Select site in Churchbridge, Oldbury.

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Act now to secure your share of £1m business-boosting grants

Is your business ready to grow? Business grants ranging from £50,000 to £1m are up for grabs for Sandwell companies looking to expand and create jobs in the borough.

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