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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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£6.5m added to SME manufacturers’ growth fund

SME manufacturers are being urged to join the Manufacturing Growth Programme to benefit from an extra £6.5m of support funding.

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Metro extension construction begins in Sandwell

Traffic delays are likely as work begins on the Sandwell sections of the Wednesbury to Brierley Hill extension to the Midlands Metro.

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Sandwell power supply manufacturer receives coronavirus funding boost

A Sandwell designer and manufacturer of power supply units and battery charging systems has secured a funding boost to support its cash flow until operations return to pre-coronavirus levels.

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Charity #madeinsandwell comes to the high street: new store opening today!

CT Furniture is opening a new charity shop in West Bromwich, so if you need some furniture at a bargain price head on down to the store at Kings Square.

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Plans to ‘reset, rebuild and recharge’ West Midlands submitted

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has drawn up a blueprint for kickstarting economic recovery in the West Midlands and submitted it to central government.

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Consider security as lockdown lifts

As trading restrictions ease and businesses start to open, it’s important for managers to consider security as well as social distancing and hygiene in their re-opening plans.

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Two Sandwell charities receive cash grants

Two charitable organisations in Smethwick have received funding to help support local projects in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Mosaics #madeinsandwell brighten up the world

Today’s #madeinsandwell Monday spotlight is on Caroline Jariwala, the acclaimed international artist behind Mango Mosaics in Bearwood. We caught up with Caroline and found out what she created in lockdown . . .

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West Midlands screen sector secures £2m investment

Create Central has been awarded £2m funding to help boost the film, TV and games sector in the West Midlands.

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