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- News
27 October 2025
Business Growth West Midlands marketing & events team wins prestigious award
We only went and won it!
- Innovation
- News
22 October 2025
Transformative free data platform set to power up the Midlands innovation ecosystem
The Midlands has taken a major leap forward in unlocking its innovation potential with the launch of the free Midlands Ecosystem Platform.
- Innovation
- News
22 October 2025
Unlocking innovation funding in the West Midlands: How your business can benefit from the UK’s £86 Billion R&D boost
£86bn in UK R&D funding is unlocking huge opportunities for West Midlands businesses - from advanced manufacturing to digital and health tech.
- Innovation
- News
16 October 2025
£15m transformation fund for manufacturing businesses and jobs to grow the West Midlands economy
Creating and safeguarding thousands of jobs by helping businesses pivot into high-growth, tech-driven advanced manufacturing markets.
- Scaling up
- Tips
14 October 2025
Top tips for successful bid and tender writing
If you’re new to the process, tendering can feel daunting. How do you stand out from the competition? What do buyers really want to see?
- News
13 October 2025
Call for small businesses to play big part at the 2026 West Midlands Business Festival
“The festival is a great chance for businesses to be seen and to meet new people to create opportunities for the future.”
- Sustainability
- Case study
02 October 2025
Painting a greener picture: How BEAS helped Thomas Howse business cut costs and carbon
Manufacturer Thomas Howse is taking steps to reduce energy costs and improve its green credentials after receiving a FREE energy assessment from the BEAS run by BGWM.
- Funding
- Case study
01 October 2025
Walsall based Polish bakery upgrades production equipment with £70k grant
Mazowsze Ltd recently upgraded their production equipment, introducing digital batch traceability so they can supply major supermarkets.
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