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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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Oldbury welcomes historic firm

Lodge Cottrell, the world’s oldest air pollution control company, has consolidated its operations onto one large Oldbury site.

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Looking to start up or scale up? This event could be for you

The Black Country Chamber Start-Up Business Club (SUBC) and Start Up Dudley are hosting an event on Wednesday 6 October for businesses within two years of trading or for anyone in the early stages of thinking of becoming self-employed.

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Digital donations that are #MadeInSandwell

Celebrating the Sandwell Digital Donation initiative, aimed at redistributing unwanted equipment and narrowing the digital divide.

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Oldbury group opens up learning opportunities

Every year the BCTG Group helps over 10,000 young people and adults develop their skills and knowledge.

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Do you know your Green Claims Code?

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a Green Claims Code, to help businesses avoid making illegal and misleading environmental claims.

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Two worlds come together at a creative and business event

Creative Black Country is hosting an online event to bring together two local sectors to the benefit of both. The aim of the event is to explore how better communication and partnerships could offer mutual benefits to the creative and business sectors across the region.

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Sandwell businesses can now pay business rates by direct debit

Are you busy running a business in Sandwell? If running your business leaves you pushed for time, you can now save a little by paying your business rates by direct debit.

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A shining example of #MadeInSandwell success

This week #MadeInSandwell Monday is celebrating the success of Smethwick-based Professional Polishing Services, the UK’s market leader in metal polishing.

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Ten-storey office block bought for residential development

A ten-storey office block in West Bromwich has been bought for potential redevelopment into residential property in a £4m deal.

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