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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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Applauding women innovators

If you are a woman doing business, or want to support women entrepreneurs, then there are a growing number of programmes that can help. The Women in Innovation Awards is one that is currently open for applications. The Women in Innovation Awards is a government-backed funding competition from Innovate UK. It aims to find women […]

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Aerospace UP innovation grant

Aerospace Unlocking Potential (Aerospace UP) is offering support to Sandwell SMEs active in, or looking to diversify into, the aerospace supply chain.

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Churches and business collaborate to tackle poverty in Oldbury

Sandwell Council recently played the role of matchmaker, introducing Wates Construction to partners of Brandhall Community Hub to help get a new community facility off the ground.

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Government grant for Wednesbury firm

KEW Technology is using government funding to develop a pioneering sustainable energy facility.

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Black Country Chamber start-up finance workshop

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is holding a start-up finance workshop on
Wednesday 12 October at the Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology in Dudley.

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Calling Sandwell businesses: help us to make Think Sandwell the best it can be

We’re carrying out important research to help shape the future of Think Sandwell, this website, and Sandwell Council’s services to businesses. We’d love you, our Sandwell business community, to tell us how we can best support you. Complete this short survey and be in with the chance of winning a £50 voucher.

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Submit an entry to the West Midlands Tech Awards

The West Midlands Tech Awards recognise and celebrate all forms of digital technology.

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Have your say: Sandwell parking consultation under way

Sandwell Council has launched a consultation on proposed changes to its parking charges. As part of the statutory process, the changes proposed are now subject to a public consultation.

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Government outlines plans to help cut energy bills for businesses

The government has announced new support for households, businesses and public sector organisations facing rising energy bills, through a new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme.

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