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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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Boosting online sales for small businesses

Enterprise Nation, the UK’s most active small business community, has launched ‘Go and Grow’, a campaign to help Britain’s smallest firms develop their online sales.

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£500m growth fund launched by Lloyds Bank

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has launched a £500m asset finance fund to help enable businesses to invest in new technology and equipment.

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#madeinsandwell Monday star powers on with lucrative contract

The UK’s first nuclear power station for a generation is being built – and our #madeinsandwell Monday star this week is celebrating winning a high-profile contract to supply fire protection materials to the site. 

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Can your businesses bring theatre joy to disadvantaged kids?

Birmingham Repertory Theatre is appealing to West Midlands businesses to sponsor theatre tickets and give local children the gift of theatre this Christmas.

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Sandwell Council shortlisted in LGC Awards 2018

An LGC (Local Government Chronicle) Award is one of the most prestigious and coveted awards for a local authority. So we’re delighted that Sandwell Council’s Business Growth team has been nominated in the Business Innovation category.

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Sandwell bus company buys Hotel Hoppa from National Express

Tividale-based bus and coach operator Rotala has acquired Heathrow shuttle service Hotel Hoppa from rival National Express in a £2m deal.

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Panes mean gains for our #madeinsandwell Monday star MiGlass

This week #madeinsandwell Monday celebrates MiGlass (www.miglass.com), one of Europe’s largest independent glass manufacturers.

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Best of borough’s talent celebrated at Sandwell Business Awards

Winners celebrated 2017’s best business talent and innovation in Sandwell at a glittering Sandwell Business Awards ceremony.

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Report reveals the economic cost of traffic congestion

Traffic analysis experts Inrix issued a report last week which confirms the connection between traffic issues and economic prosperity.

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