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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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Shining bright in education: service provider SIPS is this week’s #madeinsandwell Monday star

Education service provider SIPS is committed to enriching young people’s learning and wellbeing. The not-for-profit organisation provides Sandwell schools with cost-effective services designed to meet operational needs.

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“We need to challenge when inequalities exist”: Sandwell business leaders talk about their experiences for International Women’s Day

For this year’s International Women’s Day, three business leaders in Sandwell have revealed the barriers they faced as women in the workplace, and how they overcame them.

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Highly sought-after Sandwell industrial space available to let

A large warehouse unit in Cradley Heath is coming to the market but businesses interested in the site need to move quickly as it won’t hang around for long!

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Work resumes and new name announced for delayed Midland Metropolitan hospital

As you may know, work has resumed on the stalled Midland Metropolitan Hospital following the government’s approval last October of £350m of public funding to complete the project. The hospital also has a new name, which was unveiled at a recent celebration ceremony.

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Over 150 years of products that have been #madeinsandwell

This week we throw our #madeinsandwell Monday spotlight on a West Bromwich engineering company with roots that go back to 1857.

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Midlands Engine Investment Fund launches £40m loan fund for Midlands SMEs

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has made £40m available to invest in the region’s small businesses and appointed the FSE Group to manage the fund.

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Guardian House proves West Bromwich is in demand

Recently refurbished Guardian House is now fully occupied, just one of many successful recent developments showing that West Bromwich is the place to be.

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Shining bright in the borough to promote inclusivity in exercise: FUNction Fitness is this Monday’s #madeinsandwell star

This Monday our #madeinsandwell spotlight falls on award-winning specialist fitness provider FUNction Fitness. Run by Sandwell entrepreneur and fitness professional Wendy Hall, FUNction Fitness provides inclusive group fitness classes and workshops across the borough.

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Apprenticeship awards celebrate successes

A number of apprentices and employers were applauded at an awards ceremony during National Apprenticeship Week earlier this month.

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