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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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Think Sandwell at the Black Country Business Festival

Sandwell Council via Think Sandwell will be hosting four free online events at this year’s Black Country Business Festival in October.

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Sandwell business features in national government social media

Tipton-based KMB Shipping, recently worked with national government to produce a video about trading with the EU.

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Find out about the 5G future of transport and manufacturing

5G technology is about to unlock exciting step changes in the transport and manufacturing sectors. This is why 5PRING and WM5G are hosting a two-day information event. The event, which runs online from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 September, is aimed at start ups and SMEs, firms in the manufacturing, transport […]

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Tipton industrial units in demand

Two industrial buildings in Tipton have been acquired by The Pallet Company after winning a bidding war with other potential buyers. Interest in industrial sites in Sandwell remains high as demand has outstripped supply over the past few years.

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Covid-19 is still here: Sandwell employers continue to take steps to keep their workforce safe

Restrictions may have eased but Covid-19 is still with us and good employers are continuing to take steps to keep their workforces safe. Sandwell company CMT Engineering Ltd has laid out its Covid measures that it will be continuing with despite the recent lifting of certain restrictions.

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Sandwell Council’s social value initiative building bridges in the community

Sandwell Council’s social value initiative has brought together Bridge Construction Ltd with the Dorothy Parkes Centre. The construction company stepped in to help develop a community allotment in Smethwick.

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Summer 2021 edition of Insite magazine is out now!

Welcome to your Summer 2021 digital magazine from Sandwell Council. Insite updates you on regeneration and growth activity in our borough, alerting you to potential opportunities for your business. Read it via the flipbook below or, if you prefer, you can download the PDF version.

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Saddle up for sporting opportunities

The Women’s Tour of Britain is coming to the West Midlands, bringing a wealth of opportunities for local businesses to support the region and women’s sport.

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Can you rise to the 5G challenge?

Innovative manufacturers have until Friday 20 August to apply to the 5PRING 5G Manufacturing Accelerator programme.

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