'Were into the second week of the West Midlands Business Festival and there's some great free events going on. To find out more and book onto any of the events please click here 

City of Wolverhampton Council is a partner in three events with details below

Aston Centre for Growth Networking

11 March 9am – 10.30am, Aston Centre for Growth, Birmingham

A monthly networking event incorporated into the Festival with the councils Business Growth Team filling one of three guest speaker slots. There will also be a presentation on the services and support available from Aston Centre for Growth (part of Aston University); plus opportunities to gain new perspectives, exchange ideas and connect with people who are passionate about driving growth and innovation. For more information and to book a place please click here

Celebrating Women in Business (in partnership with Access to Business)

12 March 10am – 1pm, Wolverhampton Science Park

Sharing inspirational stories and discussions from leading female entrepreneurs with a spotlight on leading female-led social enterprises, a Masterclass Panel boasting female entrepreneurs across a range of sectors, and a summary of the business support and networking opportunities.

𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗲 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 – 𝗠𝗗 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗷𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 - 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲
𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮-𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗰𝗔𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲 - 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗰𝗔𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽
𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 - 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁
𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘀𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗲 - 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱
𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹 - 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗻𝘁𝗱 𝗖𝗜𝗖

For more information and to book a place please click here

A Sustainability and Circular Economy Workshop 

13 March 9am - 12pm, ASAN, Wolverhampton

Learn how sustainable interventions can also be cost saving interventions that benefit profitability and the overall business strategy of an organisation. Speakers include All Saints Action Network speaking about its Reuse Hub; Barr and Grosvenor will present its use of recycled materials in regeneration projects and its minimisation of waste; and Aston Centre for Growth will outline Green Advantage sustainability programme.

For more information and to book a place please click here

Entries are open for the Express & Star's 2025 Business Awards - the glittering ceremony recognises the region's brightest and best businesses and individual business talent. The awards are the ultimate celebration of innovation, achievement, and excellence across the vibrant spectrum of our region's commercial landscape, spotlighting outstanding businesses, championing success stories and highlighting best practice to inspire the entire community. The journey culminates in a dazzling awards night at the University of Wolverhampton at The Halls on Thursday, June 5, where the finalists, sponsors, and prominent figures from the business and civic world will gather for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and recognition. For more information and to apply please click here

Enterprise Nation have plenty to share this month - they have launched a Female Founders Toolkit, are looking for small business owners to take part in the Deloitte FCDO mentoring programme, have published a small business reading list, and have posted their latest small business podcasts. For more information click here 

Keeping records is important when running a business – not only because you’ll pay the right amount of tax – but you can also see how well your business is doing. If you’d like some record keeping hints and tips, as well as how to claim expenses for some of the more expensive items used for business then register for the next webinar on 21st March via the link here

If you have any queries relating to business support, growing your business, or some of the challenges you are facing, then please call the council's Business Support helpline on 01902 555572 or complete the online enquiry form here

To support your business enquiry and growth our team can conduct a free business diagnostic and connect you quickly to the right support.