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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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Have your say on new business service

The ONS is considering developing a new service to help businesses report data relating to sustainable development, and is keen to get feedback on the plans.

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#MadeInSandwell Monday is almost five years old!

Next Monday (14 February 2022) will mark five years since Think Sandwell launched #MadeInSandwell Monday – our way of celebrating everything great that’s been manufactured, engineered, produced, grown, devised, dreamed up or delivered in the borough of Sandwell.

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Applications open for free business growth programme

The Aston Programme for Small Business Growth has opened the application window for its tenth cohort.

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Available now: Omicron grants for hospitality businesses

Calling hospitality businesses in Sandwell! This grant could help relieve some of the financial difficulties caused by the Omicron variant of coronavirus.

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New opportunity for independent retailers in the Black Country

The Black Country Growth Hub has launched a new fully funded development programme for independent high street retailers as part of its Experts in Residence programme.

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Missed the self assessment tax deadline? Don’t panic!

If you submit self assessment tax returns, but missed the 31 January deadline, here’s what you need to do.

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Development opportunity: Land for sale in Sandwell

Land that was once home to The Rising Sun pub in West Bromwich is up for sale. The freehold residential development opportunity has outline planning permission for four one-bedroom flats or two semi-detached dwellings.

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Sandwell regeneration in the Express & Star

If you didn’t manage to catch the brilliant ‘Regeneration’ supplement in the Express & Star this week, don’t worry, we’ve got the digital link here. Check it out for news of regeneration across the Black Country, including exciting developments on the Sandwell Aquatics Centre and the Towns Fund progress in Sandwell.

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Applications open for Midlands’ Pitch Up investment competition

Applications to Minerva Birmingham’s Pitch Up 2022 competition are open. The competition offers businesses the chance to pitch to a variety of investors to win a cash prize, as well as the accolade of Pitch Up Champion.

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