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Family Butcher’S Opens Third Store In £120,000 Expansion Plan 2048X1365
  • 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.

Tractor at Dreadnought Tiles premises
  • 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).

A worker at the Midtherm manufacturing plant, busy in the fabrications section
  • 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.

Close up of hands operating a precision machining tool
  • 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.”

Robotic welding tools
  • Innovation
  • Case study

31 March 2025

Welding specialist moves into new markets

“The programme was enlightening and the one-to-one sessions were invaluable.”

A&M EDM Thrive At Work 800X500
  • 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.

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  • 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.

Attic Brewery Mayoral visit - Facing camera
  • 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.