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More than 450 faith representatives from across the region attended a landmark conference organised by the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street and the University of Birmingham on Monday 27th November. Delegates at the ‘Mayor and Faith Conference: Faith in the West Midlands’ discussed […]

There will be inspirational speakers from the worlds of finance, business and Government as well as an interactive Summit with a panel of experts to answer your questions. This is a perfect opportunity to learn about how the Midlands Engine initiative can support your own […]

Join the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Greater Birmingham & Solihull Growth Hub to find out about levels of support that can help your business grow. The event will take place from 11:00-14:30. Please note that places are very limited for the seminar sessions. Businesses that are […]

John Crabtree OBE has been appointed by the Queen as the new Lord-Lieutenant for the West Midlands. The appointment being effective immediately from January 3, 2017. The West Midlands Lieutenancy is the second largest lieutenancy in the country and covers a population of more than […]

Businesses and regional partners from the West Midlands are being encouraged to drive forward the Midlands Engine and take part in its inaugural market visit to the USA and Canada this autumn. The first in a series of market visits was announced by Government at […]

The first-ever exhibition of local design, manufacturing and innovation has taken flight to the European Parliament in Brussels from 22th – 24th September showcasing the West Midlands’ achievements in innovation and infrastructure. The visual centrepiece of the exhibition is BCU’s ‘Birmingham Made Me’ initiative, displaying iconic products originating from […]

UKTI are hosting a series of trade missions to offer guidance, support and funding for West Midlands businesses looking to make serious sales overseas. This is an ideal opportunity to visit your market of choice and: meet future suppliers, customers and partners. learn about the […]

  In 2014, Innovation Birmingham’s Climate-KIC West Midlands project grew its community, forming new partnerships with the cities of Cork and Dublin in Ireland, and extending their innovation, entrepreneurship and education programmes to more people than ever before. In 2015, we would like to use […]

On 13 October 2014, Sir Albert Bore Leader of the Birmingham City Council welcomed a number of West Midlands SMEs at the Symphony Hall gathered to celebrate their successful projects. An extensive range of grant funds from both the European Community (ERDF) and Central Government […]