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  New support and funding is available to help small social economy businesses to succeed.
The West Midlands Social Economy Growth Programme offers nine months of free expert-led training, with online and in-person sessions, monthly meet-ups and drop-in clinics.
By completing 80% of the programme, businesses will receive a £2,000 grant to invest back into their start-up.
Any early-stage social economy organisation in the West Midlands can apply. The deadline for applications is Friday 22 March.
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 Looking for support to boost your creative business?
The West Midlands Create Growth Programme is designed to help business leaders in the creative industry to develop the skills they need to secure investment in their companies.
Successful applicants can benefit from tailored mentoring, business diagnostics, workshops and training.
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 The Start Up Dudley programme is here to support your business's early-stage survival and growth.
Dudley Council is working with local business growth specialists Good2Great to deliver the programme, which offers one-to-one support, workshops and mentoring.
The first in a monthly series of two-day support workshops will take place next week. You can register your interest in the programme now on the Good2Great website.
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 Dudley businesses in the clean technology sector are invited to a new networking event.
The Clean Futures Catalyst networking group will bring together a cluster of regional firms involved in energy and fuels, logistics, infrastructure, and sustainable supply chains.
Hosted by the Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre, the first session will take place on Wednesday 14 February.
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