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- News
- Case study
11 December 2025
The Plough in Harborne: The growth journey behind a much-loved local institution
Harborne’s Plough founder gained clarity, support and direction through the Investment Readiness Programme, helping turn new growth plans into action.
- Sustainability
- Case study
23 November 2025
Coventry business receives over £100k in grant funding to make improvements which cut emissions and energy bills
Whiteley Brooks are reaching their sustainability goals with building improvements and new machinery.
- Export
- Case study
30 October 2025
Coventry’s SLT Media expands internationally with our Export Support Programme
SLT Media goes global! Coventry agency expands into Poland, diversifying, building networks & growing with confidence.
- Sustainability
- Case study
02 October 2025
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.
- Innovation
- Case study
11 September 2025
Walsall’s NuWash Laundry drives sustainability and innovation in the commercial sector
Walsall’s NuWash Laundry is redefining commercial laundry with eco-tech, rapid growth, and support from the High-Growth Programme.
- Funding
- Case study
08 September 2025
Sandwell food company boosts growth with local business support
Manor Abbey Foods grows 30% with BGWM Sandwell support, expanding storage, creating jobs & unlocking new customers.
- Funding
- Case study
28 August 2025
Toy shop builds on success of move from clicks to bricks
Booghe Toys doubles store size after BGWM support, creating UK’s first experiential toy scape & planning 3 more Birmingham shops.