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- News
- Business Festival
02 February 2026
What you missed at the opening of the West Midlands Business Festival 2026
The West Midlands Business Festival officially opened this morning, and the message was clear from the outset: this is a region with ambition, momentum and growth firmly on the agenda.
- Innovation
- News
29 January 2026
TechLocal; new grant opportunities
TechLocal is a regional grant fund designed to support local employers and tech talent across all parts of the UK. Closing date 18 Mar 2026.
- Business Festival
- Tips
26 January 2026
Five practical ways to make the most of networking opportunities
The West Midlands Business Festival is the perfect chance to grow your network and make meaningful new connections to grow your business.
- News
22 January 2026
Solihull recognised as one of the UK’s strongest business growth hotspots
Solihull named one of the UK’s top business growth hotspots, highlighting the strength and potential of its local business ecosystem.
- Sustainability
- Case study
22 January 2026
More than just an energy assessment, how BEAS helped Newby Group
Newby Group, a leading group of UK-based casting companies serving marine, joined BEAS to strengthen its commitment to energy efficiency as part of a wider strategy to control costs and reduce consumption over the coming years.
- Employer resources
- Case study
20 January 2026
How West Midlands entrepreneurs are leading the way in upskilling the workforce of the future
Technological advancement, particularly in artificial intelligence and automation, is reshaping how businesses operate and what skills employees need to thrive.
- Marketing
- Tips
15 January 2026
How building your personal brand can help grow your business
For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, growth depends on trust, relationships and reputation.
- Funding
- Sustainability
14 January 2026
Government cuts cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000 with extended grant funding
Make sustainable investments for your business with this grant funding, available until March 2026.
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