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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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Commit to carbon reduction or miss out on big government contracts

The government has announced new measures to tackle climate change, setting out required commitments for firms who want to bid on large contracts.

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Keep Sandwell safe – hospitality sector thanked and urged to keep to Covid rules

As summer brings warmer days and long evenings, restaurants and pubs are being urged to keep customers and staff safe by following government rules designed to stop Covid-19 spreading. Sandwell’s director of public health Dr Lisa McNally said: “We want to thank the vast majority of hospitality businesses that are working so hard to keep […]

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Skills recovery webinar for SMEs

The West Midlands Combined Authority is hosting a free Skills Recovery webinar to show SMEs what support is available from the government to help businesses recover, recruit and upskill employees.

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Black Country Business Festival 2021: How can you get involved?

The Black Country Business Festival (BCBF) 2021 takes place from Monday 4 to Friday 15 October. The BCBF is an annual, two week festival of business events running across the whole of the region.

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M6 Junction 10 improvement scheme: full weekend motorway closure 2 – 5 July

The M6 motorway will be closed in both directions between the junction 10 exit and the entry slip roads across the weekend of Friday 2 July to Monday 5 July, as part of M6 J10 improvement works.

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Businesses urged to take Delta seriously

Sandwell’s director of public health Dr Lisa McNally has urged local people not to take chances with safety.

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Keep up to date with business news

If you want to keep up with the latest advice and support for the business world, then subscribe for free to Trading Standards Business News magazine. Published by CEnTSA, the Central England Trading Standards Authorities, the magazine comes out four times a year and covers all things business-related, including regulation changes and best practice. For […]

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Stepping up for the community: restoration works at West Bromwich nature reserve

West Bromwich company Jacopa has given something back to its local community by working with Sandwell Council to restore steps at Sot’s Hole local nature reserve.

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5PRING event: learn what 5G can do for your business

You’re invited to attend an info-packed event on Thursday 10 June, which will outline what 5G can do for you and your business.

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