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Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), launching the first West Midlands Business Festival at Grand Station, Wolverhampton, 2025.
  • News
  • Business Festival

01 August 2025

West Midlands Business Festival to return bigger and better in 2026

Registrations are now OPEN for the West Midlands Business Festival 2026! Get involved, host an event & drive Growth Without Limits!

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  • Employer resources
  • Blog

31 July 2025

Rethinking support: a thought-piece on inclusion for Neurodivergent employees

Katie Wright shares how real inclusion - rooted in flexibility, empathy, and safe spaces - helps neurodivergent employees thrive at work.

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

30 July 2025

Family Care Trust powers up their solar power with BEAS

Facing rising costs, Family Care Trust installed 192 solar panels with BEAS support—cutting energy bills and boosting sustainability.

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  • Employer resources
  • Tips

28 July 2025

Employee value in small businesses: 5 ways to build a stronger, happier team

Staff turnover, low engagement and unclear job roles can quietly chip away at your business growth.

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  • Marketing
  • Tips

25 July 2025

Updates to social media platforms

Latest updates and new features coming to the big social platforms, and how businesses can make use of them.

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  • Employer resources
  • Blog

24 July 2025

Disability Pride and making the West Midlands an exemplary region for disabled people

Thought piece by Dr Mark Fosbrook on why Disability Pride Month matters and how the West Midlands can lead on true inclusion and equity.

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  • SEO
  • Tips

23 July 2025

5 top tips: Simple SEO steps to help you rank better in Google

In case you missed our recent free SEO webinars, here are a few takeaways to apply to your website and marketing strategy.

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  • Funding
  • Case study

18 July 2025

How Greystone Construction tapped into SME Grants to grow

Greystone Construction used SME Grants to invest in concrete pumps, cut costs, win contracts, and create local jobs in Sandwell.

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