Birmingham ranked as best place to invest in UK
City overtakes London as top UK location for investment-attraction activity.
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
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.
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.
Green Shoots fund launched
A £1.4m University of Wolverhampton scheme funded by the Government to help economic growth and job creation is now inviting grant bids from regional businesses.
Manufacturing business confidence on the rise
Barometer reveals 12-month high in West Midlands manufacturing SME confidence
It doesn’t have to be Heathrow
British exports best served by a network of airports, not a London hub, says aviation chief
Business Birmingham states the case for American investment
As Birmingham’s most valuable overseas market, the US was responsible for nearly a third (27%) of all foreign direct investments into Birmingham during 2012/13.
Monarch Aircraft Engineering reaches key milestone
The construction of its new 110,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art maintenance facility, at Birmingham Airport in the UK
New finance company provides firms with the key to unlocking potential
Company set up to help growing companies access financial support to fuel growth through expansion plans and business development
Educational event to help drive economic growth
A conference hosted by the University of Wolverhampton will aim to educate and provide support to entrepreneurs in the region to assist with economic regeneration.
The march of automated meter reading
One of the UK’s leading independent metering specialists has signed a new agreement that will help it enhance its automated meter reading (AMR) range.
Innovation Birmingham restructure to pave way for £35m science park expansion
The management and delivery company for Birmingham Science Park Aston’s flagship Faraday Wharf building and £35 million Digital Plaza development zone has been restructured and renamed as Innovation Birmingham Limited.
Online success for Birmingham retailers
Online retailer WAE+ has unveiled sales figures for the first six months of its financial year, at £4.48 million, compared to previous six months at £1.4 million
Two West Mids firms gain highest rank in Corporate Responsibility Index
Carillion and Jaguar Land Rover have been recognised with the highest ranking in Business in the Community’s annual benchmark of responsible business management
Trailer Solutions booming for Bulwell
Bullwell Trailer Solutions has announced that profits have risen at the company for the fifth year in a row, with the past 12 months marking a record trading year
Birmingham reveals its economic zones in 3D at MIPIM
Birmingham has unveiled the first glimpse of an interactive 3D map at MIPIM, which brings its new economic zones to life.
City collaboration helps the UK find its voice at MIPIM
Birmingham joins other cities to promote the UK’s inward investment potential
Birmingham Science Park launches incubation programme for low carbon entrepreneurs
Up to €20,000 will be awarded to selected entrepreneurial companies that participate in the Low Carbon Incubator Programme 2013
It’s all about real estate in Cannes
The strength and ability of the UK regions to drive their own economic future is expected to be a key topic of discussion during MIPIM – with the debate directed by cities such as Birmingham.
Coventry Uni in manufacturing boost using games technology
Serious Games Institute is set to play a leading role in a £1.5 million research project which aims to help manufacturing firms
Boost for local hospitals with £232k maternity services investment
Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust has announced plans for a series of maternity unit improvements following a successful bid for additional funds
Success measured in meters for Birmingham company
Birmingham-based independent metering specialist celebrates ‘big birthday’ in style announcing 25% growth, five new jobs and plans for a significant investment drive.
Healthy lollipop set to prove sweet success for local entrepreneur
A Stratford-upon-Avon mum turned entrepreneur is looking to revolutionise the confectionery market after launching a new hard candy product.
Birmingham hunts for North American investors
Marketing Birmingham’s inward investment programme Business Birmingham is running a roadshow to target the region’s top investor, North America, during 2013.
Free admission to National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC
Budding entrepreneurs will find the perfect opportunity to research and develop new careers at The National Franchise Exhibition.
Stand by the MAN
A unique manufacturing collaboration is embarking on a major expansion drive that could secure £7.5m of new work and create in excess of 150 jobs.
Coseley company destroys customer products on camera
Recycled UK Ltd unveiled one of the country’s largest secure destruction facilities yesterday as part of ambitious expansion plans for the year.
Rallying to restore confidence in construction
A national Rally to Restore Confidence took place last week to encourage professionals working across all platforms within the built environment that 2013 is a year for positivity