Last week VisitEngland launched a new campaign called ‘Escape the Everyday’ to encourage people to take a domestic break this autumn and winter. The campaign is supported by the West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) as it hopes to inspire people to rediscover destinations here in the region.

Sandwell firm Cannon Tools Ltd supplies automotive markets and the construction, DIY and hardware sectors across the UK and Europe with a wide range of tools and specialist equipment. During the Covid-19 pandemic it has also been actively involved in assisting with the supply of PPE.

An e-scooters scheme will soon be rolled out to West Bromwich after its initial launch in Birmingham and Coventry earlier this month.

The Black Country Business Festival 2020 runs from Monday 5 October to Thursday 15 October – and this year it will be even more accessible, with all of the events available online.

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is offering a series of ‘Countdown to Change’ webinars to help local businesses prepare for the end of the EU transition period on Friday 1 January 2021.

Tuesday 22 September is the second annual Mayor’s Giving Day, an event that brings businesses together to support local good causes.

Sandwell Business Ambassadors are looking for local business leaders to help shape the economic recovery and growth of Sandwell.

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas and other venues across England and Wales are being urged to download QR codes to prepare for the public rollout of a new COVID-19 tracing app.

Calling Sandwell social enterprises! This is the last chance to apply for a share in a £18.7m grant fund. The final round for applications closes this Thursday (17 September).