 We’re again excited to invite you to our next Mentoring Network lunch, as we continue to build meaningful connections with 12 regional and national organisations and a growing community of local business leader mentors who each month take turns to populate our Business Panel for the Q&A session. And this time round we will be welcoming Amandeep Chima, Nat West Accelerator Manager as our spotlight speaker
Each month, our networking events offer a unique opportunity to:
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discover programme support from leading organisations
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hear inspiring personal business journeys from experienced mentors
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connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals
Whether you're looking to grow your business, expand your network, or simply be inspired, this is the place to be.
📅 Date: Tuesday 2 December ⏰ Time: 12pm - 2pm
📍Location: Wolverhampton Science Park, WV10 9RU
👉 Click here to book your free place.
 We have partnered up with Pro Enviro and Aston Centre for Enterprise and Entrepreneurship to run a workshop on the fantastic support available to help you reduce energy costs and build sustainability in your business
📅 Date: Thursday 27 November 🕘 Time: 9am – 11am
📍 Venue: Wolverhampton Science Park, WV10 9RU
Why Attend?
✅ Grant support – Up to 50% grant support towards investing in energy efficiency projects such as LED lights, heating upgrades, enhanced insulation, refrigeration improvements, waste management solutions, solar panels
✅ Free Energy Assessments – Book a free Energy Assessment to identify how and where you can reduce your energy costs
✅ Practical Support – Advice and information from industry experts
✅ Knowledge Building Workshops – Understand how the Aston Green Advantage Programme can put sustainable growth at the heart of your business
Sign up here to book your place.
 The University of Wolverhampton, in partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is offering an exclusive and free Leadership and Management Training Programme tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises in the healthcare, social care, engineering, and manufacturing sectors.
This transformative programme is designed to equip business leaders with the skills, strategies, and insights needed to drive sustainable success and foster innovation in today’s competitive landscape.
Programme highlights:
🎓 Six In-Person Workshops – Led by expert facilitators
💻 Online Learning & On-the-Job Tasks – Flexible and practical
🧠 Monthly Coaching Sessions – One hour of personalised online support
💷 Value: Normally priced at £3,000 – now available with funded places
📍 Location: West Midlands region
📅 Start Dates: Choose between 26 January or 9 February
Click here to find out more or email execed@wlv.ac.uk
We’re excited to announce our next Innovate UK Workshop, taking place on Wednesday 26 November, with a focus on a topic that’s often overlooked but absolutely vital: Intellectual Property (IP).
Did you know?
UK businesses invest over £130 billion annually in knowledge assets and intellectual property — yet only £63 billion of these assets are protected by IP rights. That means a significant portion of valuable business assets may be left vulnerable.
This workshop will help you:
🔐 Identify the IP in your business
🛡️ Understand how to protect it effectively
📈 Learn how IP can drive innovation and growth
Whether you're a start-up, SME, or an established organisation, this session will provide practical insights and expert guidance to help you safeguard your ideas and maximise their value.
📅 Date: Wednesday 26 November 🕒 Time: 9am - 11am
📍 Location: Wolverhampton Science Park, WV10 9RU
🎟️ Book Your Place: Click here to register
The Investment Readiness Programme delivered by Oxford Innovation offers a comprehensive range of workshops across the West Midlands offering information and advice. These free interactive taster sessions will give an overview of the funding options available to businesses and help to demystify the world of financing your business. For more information click here
Coming up next week is a great two day workshop on Business Planning and Financial Forecasting
📅 Date: Wednesday/Thursday 18/19 November 🕒 Time: 9am - 3.30pm
📍 Location: 2 Saint Philip's Place, Birmingham B3 2RB
🎟️ Book Your Place: Click here to register
This two-day event is designed to enable you to identify the best source of finance for your business’ needs and prepare for an application.
Delivered by our team of experienced Business Finance Specialists, you will walk away prepared to begin your business finance journey.
 Construction
- Black Country Highways Works Framework, split across four lots for the delivery of civil engineering and highways works across the black country – tender closes 12 December 2025
Social Care, Health and Education
- Wolverhampton Young Peoples Activity Programme – tender closes 18 November 2025
- Families First for Children Pathfinder - Lot 1 Targeted Youth Support (TYS), Lot 2 Parental Advocacy - tender closes 27 November 2025
- Independent Specialist Education Provision Framework, four lots based on age groups – tender closes 2 December 2025
Corporate Services
- Food Waste Caddies – tender closes 8 December 2025
- Elections Printing – tender closes 24 November 2025
Market Warming Opportunities
Construction
- Urgent Reactive Responsive Building Repairs, supplier engagement session on 24 November, 9:30am – 10:30am in the City Suite, City of Wolverhampton Council Civic Centre
For further info, please click here
To support your growth or any business enquiry you may have 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
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