Events and training

• Business support
• Growing a business

Wednesday 01 July 2026

Introduction to West Midlands Create Growth programme

An introduction to this fully funded programme for creative businesses.

• Employer resources

Wednesday 01 July 2026

Balancing people & performance: A practical guide for HR and leaders

Join Lisa Whittleton, Business Psychologist and Director at Illuminate for a practical and evidence-based session on managing performance and attendance whilst still supporting employee wellbeing.

• Business support
• Employer resources

Monday 06 July 2026

Understanding the West Midlands Investment Zone: Strategic Briefing Webinar

• Sales
• Marketing

Tuesday 07 July 2026

Profiling your ideal customer

Learn how to identify and target your ideal customer.

• Business support

Tuesday 07 July 2026

Unlocking New Supply Chain Opportunities Across the West Midlands

• Starting a business
• Growing a business

Tuesday 14 July 2026

From founder to exit: Building a business worth buying and using M&A to get there faster

Build your business with the end in mind and use M&A strategically to accelerate growth and maximise long-term value.

• Starting a business
• Growing a business

Tuesday 21 July 2026

Is franchising right for your business?

Most businesses aren’t truly ready to franchise, and this session provides a practical framework to assess readiness before making a difficult-to-reverse decision.

• Marketing
• Sales

Tuesday 28 July 2026

Authentic branding for growth: How SMEs can build, market and scale with purpose

Discover how purpose-led, authentic branding can transform your small business, build trust and unlock growth at home and overseas.