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Read the latest business news, top tips, support and funding announcements, and success stories from across the region.

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Kford Tyres (L2)
  • Case study
  • Funding

06 February 2025

Grant support fits perfectly into Kingswinford Tyres’ £100,000 expansion plans

One of the Black Country’s leading tyre specialists is on course for its best-ever year after expanding into an additional unit.

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.

MCP consulting senior leadership team
  • Case study
  • Funding

24 January 2025

Driving productivity and growth through skills training

Learn how MCP Consulting scaled their operations with BGWM’s SME Grant, investing in tools and virtual training to drive growth and innovation.

Cassieandisabelhollandhades
  • 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.

Portal Zero
  • Case study
  • Funding

19 November 2024

PortalZero – Building toward investment to fuel innovative off-grid living

PortalZero, a 2023 startup, joined the Investment Readiness Programme to boost growth, gain funding skills & scale sustainable off-grid products.

Alpha Rowen premisis
  • Case study
  • Sustainability

14 November 2024

Alpha-Rowen cut costs and boost efficiency with BEAS

Learn how this business optimised furnace efficiency, saved money and reduced emissions.

Large Pets Villa store in Birmingham
  • Case study
  • Funding

11 November 2024

Retail business overcomes cash flow barriers in order to expand

Learn how this Birmingham business expanded its operations with free support from the Investment Readiness programme - achieving growth and creating local jobs.