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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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Work on Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro route continues with demolition of disused bridge

Work on the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill Metro line is continuing with the demolition of a redundant railway bridge. The removal of the bridge in Coneygree Road, Tipton marks another step forward in the project.

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Second lockdown: we are here for you, Sandwell

As England braces for a second national lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, we just want to let you know that – as always – Think Sandwell is here for our Sandwell business community. Tell us what you need.

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Tickets to Black Country Chamber business heroes’ awards up for grabs

This year’s Chamber’s business awards are celebrating the Black Country business community and professionals who have gone the extra mile to help during the Coronavirus crisis. Tickets are available for the grand final – an exciting, high-energy digital event that will be live-streamed to the world.

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Procurement opportunities through the roof for #MadeInSandwell specialist cladding firm Midport Construction

This #MadeInSandwell Monday we’re celebrating the success of industrial roofline, building envelope and specialist cladding firm Midport Construction, which has recently received the highly coveted industry accolade Constructionline Gold membership.

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Prepare for 2021 with free Brexit business support

Friday 1 January 2021 will bring the end of the Brexit transition period and big changes for business in the UK. Think Sandwell has put together a Business Toolkit page with links to sources of help and information.

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Demolition begins in West Bromwich

Sandwell Council, in partnership with the WMCA, has begun work to demolish the Bull Street multi-storey car park, a long-standing eyesore in West Bromwich town centre.

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New aerospace orders for Rowley Regis firm

Cube Precision Engineering, based on Cakemore Road in Rowley Regis, has landed over £675,000 of orders in the aerospace sector over the last two months.

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Searching for a storyteller #MadeInSandwell

This week our #MadeInSandwell Monday star is Wednesbury high street. But this time it’s not us telling you why it’s special – High Street Tales wants you to tell the world.

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£2.4m investment to transform transport across the region

WM5G is set to invest £2.4m in seven consortiums to support the development of new products and services with the of aim improving transport across the region.

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