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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.