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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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Geopark bid to put the Black Country on the world map

The four Black Country authorities (Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton) have submitted an application to become a Global Geopark. The bid has recently received international backing from the UNESCO Global Geoparks Committee.

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Sandwell industrial property up for let

A new occupier is being sought for a popular industrial property in Tipton. Located close to both Junction 2 of the M5 and Junction 10 of the M6, the property offers easy access to the UK motorway network.

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Tipton jobs boost plan gets the go-ahead

Sandwell Council have given the final go-ahead to a Tipton redevelopment scheme that could bring hundreds of jobs to the local area.

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Finance deal opens door to ambitious plans for historic firm

Historic Cradley Heath business A Perry has secured a £7.3m finance deal to modernise its production facilities and support ambitious expansion plans.

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DPD delivers turnover of more than £1.3bn

Award-winning Smethwick-based parcel giant DPD Group UK has increased its annual turnover by over £100m, passing the £1.3bn mark in the most recent financial year.

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Sandwell businesses: Sandwell Council is ready for your thoughts

It takes just five minutes to complete Sandwell Council’s survey and help shape the future for people and business in the borough.

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Midlands Engine signs agreement with Zhejiang Province

The Midlands Engine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Province of Zhejiang in China to promote science and technology co-operation between the regions.

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Still motoring: our #madeinsandwell Monday update this week features classic car parts company David Manners Group

This #madeinsandwell Monday we are revisiting local firm David Manners Group, which we first featured back in 2017. Since then it has continued down the road to success with several notable achievements.

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Black Country Growth Hub is going on tour!

Experts from the Black Country Growth Hub will be hitting the road later this month to bring free and impartial business advice to the region.

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