Local business news for the Midlands and beyond
Investors, lenders and funders will be face to face with businesses next month for a free full day event aimed at supporting Shropshire entrepreneurs to thrive. The Summer Funding Summit brings together the full range of finance expertise available to...
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce says new labour market figures show the jobs market remains fragile across the region. Official figures published by the Office for National Statistics today show a total of 46,985 claimants across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton last month. That is...
The Bank of England will give an exclusive update on the state of the economy at a special event organised by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. Business leaders will be given a first-hand briefing from the Bank – as...
Leading law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has unveiled a significant expansion of its Knowle office as it continues to enjoy a period of strong growth. The firm has welcomed a number of new appointments to Knowle and created new contentious probate and residential property law teams at...
More than £3,000 has been raised for Beacon Centre for the Blind by generous members of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. The charity, which supports people living with a range of sight conditions, was the Chamber’s charity of the...
A business support programme designed to help people start and grow a business is delivering “real results” for the Walsall area. Walsall Council says the Start Up Programme, delivered by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, has helped entrepreneurs flourish and contribute to local economic growth. The two-stage...
A hugely-successful law firm has moved to new offices in a prime Birmingham city centre site as it continues to expand. FBC Manby Bowdler has moved its Birmingham base from Colmore Row to 5 St Philips Place following a period of sustained growth. The...
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are back – boasting a celebrity host for their milestone 25th anniversary year. Motorsport broadcaster and Wolves Foundation ambassador Suzi Perry has been unveiled as the star host of this year’s glittering...
The head of membership at Black Country Chamber of Commerce has joined the board of Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall, bringing his business sector expertise to the organisation at a critical time for local communities facing a cost-of-living crisis. The...
A leading electrical engineering specialist today urged commercial transport dealerships across the UK to act quickly to take advantage of an £18 million funding boost for electric trucks. The increase to the government’s Plug-in Truck Grant will cut up to...