More tech start-ups each receive £10,000 package
Four new start-ups have each received a £10,000 incubation package, enabling the launch of their tech businesses at Birmingham Science Park
Topping the league for new investment
The Greater Birmingham and Solihull region is one of the most successful in the UK at attracting foreign investment
Jobs boost at West Mids furniture maker
More local jobs are being created at Midland’s specialist seating manufacturer, Repose, following its most successful month ever.
Creative Network for young entrepreneurs
The Public in West Bromwich have teamed up with SWEDA, an organisation which champions youth enterprise, to develop a Creative Network for young people.
Regional Excellence in Tourism Awards – Now open for entries
The search to find the region’s tourism superstars begins in earnest this month
So hot, we could have been in Delhi
Andy Goff spent a balmy evening sampling the delights of Indian cuisine and hospitality while learning about Air India’s plans at BHX.
West Mids manufacturer sought to fulfill annual £2.5m low carbon product order
Innovation Birmingham Campus-based Ventive is seeking a local company to manufacture its award-winning low carbon ventilation product.
Out of the EU and into EFTA
A majority of voters would prefer the UK to be a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) as opposed to the EU, according to a new survey published today by the Bruges Group.
EU plan for 22 billion euro boost for innovation and research
The European Commission has announced a plan to team up with the private sector and national governments to invest 22 billion euros in research over the next seven years.
Birmingham print and mail company invests in new equipment
A Birmingham-based direct mail and printing company has made a significant investment in plant and technology to allow it to expand
The return of the good times?
But will they by-pass Birmingham? John Duckers takes issue with the city’s obsession with food when really it’s manufacturing that drives job creation.
Coventry firm wins gold again in RoSPA Awards
One of Coventry’s fastest growing automotive suppliers has received its third ‘Gold’ award from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).
Campaign gives flavour of ‘Birmingyum’
Visit Birmingham has partnered with London Midland to launch a new tourism campaign promoting the city’s food scene
Telford firm ramps up success
A Telford-based manufacturer, whose first order was to supply its revolutionary products for Middle Eastern VIPs, is setting its sights on changing the way people board aeroplanes all over the world.
UK aviation needs “flexibility and resilience” – Kehoe
Aviation chief tells Airports Commission that UK aviation needs “flexibility and resilience” to respond to a changing industry
Fast track to the USA from Birmingham
Aer Lingus Regional have announced details of a service which allows Birmingham-based passengers to fast track their journey to the US
Aston Uni gets set for bio-energy switch-on
Redhall Jex is nearing completion of a nine month contract to build a bio-energy plant located within a new facility on the Aston University site in Birmingham.
Midlands insolvency firm sets off for marathon month
A Midlands insolvency business takes pole position in the local community this month as staff travel over 152 miles in various sporting events whilst raising funds for charity.
Four legs fashionable
A fashion graduate from Coventry School of Art and Design has set up her own pet accessories business for discerning dog owners.
Midlands society named co-operative of the year
Midlands Co-operative Society has been named Co-operative of the Year at Co-operative UK’s 2013 national awards ceremony.
Vintage glitz and glamour takes over Digbeth venue
Last Thursday saw the glitz and glamour of a red carpet event sparkle at the final ceremony of The National Vintage Awards.
A tantalising season of taste at The Mailbox
Birmingham’s most stylish shopping and leisure destination The Mailbox is adding a splash of flavour with a host of tasty events this summer.
MP extols the principles of the Social Value Act
Helping social enterprises make the most out of new directives on local government procurement was the aim of one of the biggest social enterprises event ever held outside London.
Local jobs boost expected as British manufacturers source more UK components
British manufacturers are to hire more staff to cope with an expected surge in demand caused by a “re-shoring” of production to the UK.
E-tailing success story for Birmingham on-line retailer
WAE+ has been named the second fastest-growing e-tailer in Europe by Internet Retailer in its annual report on European on-line retailers.
Bank staff swap office for garden to help hospice
Volunteers from RBS swapped their office for the outdoors on Thursday, June 13, to spend the day sprucing up the gardens at Birmingham St Mary’s Hospice.
J S Wright apprentice wins top training award
An apprentice with Birmingham-based building services provider J S Wright has been recognised as the best in the business after winning a top national award.
New era of business support for West Midlands firms
Companies across the West Midlands have received a major boost this week with the merger of two of the region’s leading business support providers.
Assistive Control celebrates 15 years helping disabled people live independently
Helping people with disabilities to live more independently is ensuring one Malvern company is celebrating its milestone birthday in style.
Uni’s new digital tech lab puts latest gadgetry at firms’ fingertips
A new digital lab based at Coventry University’s Technology Park is offering help to West Midlands SMEs to integrate the latest technologies into their business and boost productivity.