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Mayor With Hayden Parkingson At Cow And Sow
  • Funding
  • Case study

18 September 2024

Mayor meets young restaurant staff at Birmingham’s latest eating venue

Sixteen young people have started exciting new careers in Birmingham’s booming food scene with the opening of the city’s latest eating destination, Cow & Sow.

Ingrained Oil Kwame Award 800X500
  • Case study
  • Start-up

20 August 2024

The scent of success: an innovative approach to fragrance

Ingrained Oil is making significant strides in the beauty industry with its unique approach to fragrance, catering specifically to individuals with fragrance sensitivities.

Energym Will Flintcropped
  • Case study
  • Sustainability

15 August 2024

Energym: Powering the future with innovative exercise solutions

Combining cutting-edge technology with a commitment to sustainability, Energym is revolutionising the way we approach fitness.

Workers in hard hats and high vis
  • Case study
  • Employer resources

08 July 2024

Engineering firm achieves positive cultural shift

Learn how this West Midlands business made improvements for the benefit of their staff and the growth of the company.

Machinery at Bowers and Jones' premises
  • Case study
  • Funding

19 June 2024

Bilston manufacturer secures £50k grant with support from Business Growth West Midlands

70 year old specialist engineering company secures funding for an equipment investment that will reduce lead times and open up new bidding opportunities

MPL Fabrications staff at their premises
  • Case study
  • Funding

06 June 2024

MPL Fabrications increases turnover following grant support

An independent family business based in Coventry has increased its turnover following grant support through Business Growth West Midlands and Coventry City Council.

Spring Hill Pub and Restaurant
  • Case study
  • Sustainability

15 May 2024

Wolverhampton pub secures Green Grant funding for money-saving improvements

Solar panels, installed with 50% grant funding, are set to save this business over £14k in the first year.

The founders of The Recruitment Duo meeting with a Business Adviser
  • Case study
  • Start-up

06 May 2024

Award-winning agency The Recruitment Duo launches with specialist support

"We wouldn’t have known that our business is eligible for a grant if we hadn’t accessed business support."