The Ola Sandwell and Birmingham Mela, which is the biggest event of its kind in Europe, will be the ninth Mela to be held in Sandwell. It will bring thousands of people from across the country to Smethwick for all kinds of family fun. As well as Bollywood stars, the music stage will host a huge variety of pop, folk, classical and British Asian urban acts.

Read more about how the event celebrates the wonderful diversity of our borough and details of the dates and times to be at Victoria Park in July for its annual celebration of Asian music and culture.

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You can also connect with us through Twitter @thinkSandwell

The Manufacturing Roadshow

Are you a manufacturer?
Want to know more about funding, support for innovation, training, staffing, planning and more?
Get booked onto the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s  exciting event on Thursday 18 July.

Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

Time is ticking away – it would be great to see lots of Sandwell companies making an application for the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

The value of a “Queens Award” to enhance the prestige and business opportunities for your company is very substantial and may be more than you imagine and there are now more categories than ever to choose from:

• Innovation
• International Trade
• Sustainable Development
• Promoting opportunity through social mobility

The Sandwell Business Ambassadors and Deputy Lieutenant John Wood would welcome the opportunity to discuss your company making an application so get in touch and we will make the required connections.

Sandwell’s Fastest Growing Companies – it’s nearly time!

It’s nearly here - We are currently working on the report for this year and it is due to be launched on Thursday 11 July – watch this space!

It is the fifth year we have compiled an index of the fastest growing companies in Sandwell and it is so great to see lots of new companies on this year’s list, 17 in fact, all showing fantastic growth.

The report helps to celebrate the success of Sandwell and its amazing business, and the report looks to thank them for their significant contribution to the area in employment and economic terms.

While you’re waiting – have a look at the previous reports. This is where the new report will be after the launch!

Would you like to be a #madeinsandwell Monday star in 2019

Most Mondays on the Think Sandwell website we share a profile of a Sandwell-based organisation, to shine a light on the talent in our borough.

Looking back at our previous profiles, we’re always amazed by the specialist knowledge, accolades and diverse skills of our #madeinsandwell Monday stars. Makes us proud to be Made in Sandwell.

Have a look and see what an amazing range of businesses, services and projects that we have within the borough… we think you’ll be surprised!