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The West Midlands Lieutenancy and The Sandwell Colleges are delighted to invite you to a special Masterclass on the King’s Awards for Enterprise, the most prestigious recognition a UK business can receive.
🗓 Date: Tuesday 10 June 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Venue: Sandwell College, West Bromwich, B70 6AW
This is a unique opportunity for ambitious businesses and entrepreneurs across the West Midlands to gain a deep understanding of the King Awards for Enterprise — the highest official UK accolade for British businesses.
You’ll gain insight into:
• What the King’s Awards are and why they matter
• The four categories: Innovation, International Trade, Sustainable Development and Promoting Opportunity through Social Mobility
• What makes a winning entry
• First-hand experiences from previous winners
• The application process and key tips for success
This event is proudly supported by Sandwell Council, Wolverhampton Council and the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.
Whether you're exploring new ways to grow, looking to raise your profile, or simply want to learn more about what’s possible, this session will offer the knowledge and inspiration to take your business further.
Register for your space here.
Are You a Creative Business Looking to Grow?
Don't miss your chance to access expert workshops, coaching, and the opportunity to pitch for specialist investment tailored to the creative industries.
Application Deadline: Thursday 15 May 2025
This is your opportunity to get the support you need to take your business to the next level — whether you're just starting out or ready to scale.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome businesses from across the creative spectrum, including:
🎨 Design | 👗 Fashion | 🏛 Architecture | 🎬 Film | 📺 Broadcast
🧠 Createch | 🎮 Gaming | 🌐 Immersive | 📚 Publishing
🎶 Music | 🎭 Theatre | 🖼 Art | 🏰 Heritage | ✋ Craft | 📰 Media
Whether you're innovating with tech, telling stories, crafting beauty, or shaping culture — this programme is designed to help you thrive.
For more details, click here.
Join us for ‘An Introduction to Innovate UK’, a practical workshop on Wednesday 21 May at 9am — designed to show how every business can benefit from innovation.
📍 Workshop Date: 21 May 2025
Whether you're a start-up or an established enterprise, innovation isn’t just about cutting-edge tech. It’s about how you:
✔ Brand your business
✔ Reach new customers
✔ Build smarter systems
✔ Improve what you already do
With the right support, innovation can touch every corner of your business — driving growth, resilience, and fresh opportunity.
For more information and to book onto a workshop, click here.
Applications are now open for a high-impact Leadership Growth Programme designed specifically for ambitious UK SMEs — and it's 90% government-funded.
🗓 Application Deadline: Thursday 22 May 2025
🚀 Programme Starts: Thursday 5 June 2025
Delivered through a mix of online and face-to-face sessions, this programme offers practical, expert-led training to help you lead with confidence, adapt to change, and drive strategic growth.
💼 What’s included:
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In-depth leadership training from top business experts
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Support to build resilience and manage challenges
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A customised Growth Action Plan for your business
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1:1 mentoring to support your leadership journey
🎯 Who’s eligible?
✔ UK-based SMEs from any industry sector
✔ Operational for at least 1 year
✔ Must be a decision-maker or senior management team member
💰 Cost to Business: £750 (£7500 but 90% funded by government)
If you're ready to invest in yourself and your business, this programme will give you the tools, insights, and guidance to lead with impact.
For more details, click here.
Enter the Small Business, Big Break competition, powered by Constant Contact, for your chance to win a share of £300,000 of TV advertising on Channel 4, including full TV production costs.
Not ready for TV just yet? You can apply for the grant and marketing support on their own! Simply fill in the short application form for your chance to be one of ten lucky winners of the ultimate marketing package worth £4,000.
The package includes:
✔ A £2,000 grant to support your ambitions for growth
✔ Small business mentorship and expertise from industry leaders
✔ Access to a marketing consultant, worth £500
✔ A 12-month Premium subscription to Constant Contact's full suite of digital marketing tools
To enter, click here.
To support your business enquiry and growth our team can conduct a free business diagnostic and connect you quickly to the right support.
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
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