Solihull and Birmingham Business Support Update: Building on Success

The Event

Following the success of the Business Growth West Midlands Launch (BGWM) event on 12th September 2023, the WMCA now invite you to join the upcoming Birmingham and Solihull Business Support Update event.

This event will provide information on local business support opportunities that are available, further enabling West Midlands businesses to grow and succeed.

At the in-person event, you can expect an informative and engaging programme that will shed light on the local support available to businesses.

The agenda for the day includes:

• 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Opening Address by Solihull Council Leader
• 10:15 AM – 10:35 AM: Overview of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and BGWM Business Support Programmes
• 10:35 AM – 10:55 AM: Overview of Current Local Business Support Opportunities
• 10:55 AM – 11:15 AM: Grant Funding Opportunities
• 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM: Business Growth West Midlands Delivery Team Added Value Services
• 11:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Closing Remarks and Call to Action
• 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch and Networking

Why should I consider attending this event? Here’s what you’ll gain:

• Discover the advantages of BGWM programmes and become an active participant in your business’s growth journey
• Gain insights into various support programmes, initiatives, grants, services, and resources available to you
• Explore funding opportunities that can help fuel the growth of your local business
• An opportunity to share your feedback and shape future business support provision
• Be made aware of all the helpful resources and ways to grow your business, many of which are fully funded, and so are free to access.

Who Should Attend:

• Established small and medium enterprise (SME), owners and managers looking to expand and scale up their businesses.
• Aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to start their own business
• Stakeholders, partners, and influential members of the business community

This event promises to be a unique opportunity to promote collaboration and support among local businesses in Birmingham and Solihull.

This event is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and hosted by BGWM.