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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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This week’s #madeinsandwell Monday marvel caters for construction workers in the borough

BMVJV’s not-for-profit canteens cater for construction workers on the M5 Oldbury viaduct project. Find out how this week’s #madeinsandwell Monday star supports our borough’s workforce.

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Black Country manufacturers could benefit from rise in electrification

More work could be heading to Midlands manufacturers as spending on vehicle electrification is predicted to hit £300bn.

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Local businessman awarded freedom of the borough

Which local businessman and charity supporter, has been made an Honorary Freeman of Sandwell in recognition of his work in the borough?

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Turning houses into homes #madeinsandwell: CT Furniture has a caring business model

This week’s #madeinsandwell Monday star organisation is CT Furniture – collecting, selling and delivering secondhand furniture to businesses, and to individuals on low incomes and at transitional stages in their lives. Read about the charity’s work here in Sandwell.

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Wednesbury firm secures finance for ambitious expansion

Sirus Automotive, a provider of wheelchair accessible vehicles based at Britannia Park in Wednesbury, has secured a refinance package of half a million pounds to support its new research and development programme.

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Sandwell Council applies for town centre improvement funding

Sandwell Council has submitted an ambitious bid to the government’s Future High Streets Fund to make huge improvements to West Bromwich town centre.

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Helping survivors of abuse rebuild their lives

BCWAlogoThis week #madeinsandwell Monday celebrates Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA), a charity that helps over 8000 victims of abuse every year to escape violence, cope with trauma and rebuild their lives.

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Sandwell drinks manufacturer seals deal with Tesco

Wednesbury soft drinks maker Purity has received a boost after landing a deal with supermarket giant Tesco to stock its products nationally. Purity Soft Drinks makes brands JuiceBurst and Firefly.

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Applications for Pitchfest 2019 are open: is your business ready?

Over the last four years, Pitchfest has put more than 100 entrepreneurs directly in front of investors and helped bring over £2,750,000 of investment to the region’s small businesses. Now the application process is open for 2019, so here’s how to take part.

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