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- Funding
- Case study
17 April 2025
Family butchers open third shop in £120,000 expansion plan
Eric Lyons butcher’s opens third shop in Bentley Heath with £120k boost, creating jobs and backing young talent.
- Sustainability
- Case study
03 April 2025
How Dreadnought Tiles made significant savings to their energy usage with BEAS
Dreadnought Tiles reduced its energy usage and costs through the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS).
- Innovation
- Case study
31 March 2025
Dudley manufacturer moves into emerging and growing markets
Midtherm is branching out into new markets after joining the Supply Chain Transition programme.
- Innovation
- Case study
31 March 2025
Long-established Henley Engineers moves into new markets
"If you are serious about transitioning, this programme gives you the tools and confidence to make the right decisions.”
- Innovation
- Case study
31 March 2025
Welding specialist moves into new markets
“The programme was enlightening and the one-to-one sessions were invaluable.”
- Case study
- Employer resources
30 January 2025
A&M EDM’s role in promoting employee health and wellbeing
See the free Thrive at Work programme's impact on employee health, wellbeing, and inclusive practices.
- Case study
- Funding
12 December 2024
Birmingham fashion brand HADES secures funding to help take American market by storm
HADES, famed for its celeb-loved knitwear, secures funding to expand into the US, boosting local craftsmanship and exports.
- Case study
- Sustainability
20 November 2024
Fast-growing brewery among hundreds of businesses getting help to be more energy efficient
Attic Brew is reducing carbon emissions and saving £30K/year with WMCA-backed energy grants.