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Film Stars Celebrated at Premiere

A group of outstanding Walsall College students got the chance to walk the red carpet and see the videos they star in, launched at a film premiere event held at the College’s Jerome’s Restaur....

University launches first SciFest

The University of Wolverhampton is hosting its first ever SciFest, a celebration of science and technology. The free week-long event in June has been created to enable school pupils from the West Mid....

Sandwell Businesses 'Meet the Neighbours'

A serviced office centre in Sandwell has marked its six month anniversary by holding a special 'Meet the Neighbours' lunch for its occupiers. Nine businesses have moved into Pure Offices in Oldbury s....

Legal expenses insurance – give you real benefits and peace of mind

Black Country Chamber of Commerce are pleased to introduce legal expenses insurance as a new members’ benefit. The service – arranged by new Chamber Patrons RollinsonSmith Insurance Brokers – m....

Black Country Chamber welcomes new Patrons

Black Country Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a successful start to 2012 by welcoming three new Chamber Patrons. B2B Communications, MJC Group Ltd and RollinsonSmith have recently become Patrons o....

Keeping Interest Rates on Hold the Only Option, Says Chamber

The Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at 0.5 per cent has been welcomed by Black Country Chamber of Commerce. Paul Bennett, President of Black Country Chamber of Commerce said: “I....

The Government has a real opportunity to encourage growth, rebalance the economy and support the private sector

The Government has a real opportunity to encourage growth, rebalance the economy and support the private sector in tomorrow’s State Opening of Parliament; the Queen’s Speech will set out the draft....

Wolverhampton City Credit Union

This year is Wolverhampton City Credit Union’s 10th Anniversary! It has established itself as a safe ethical FSA regulated provider of financial services to anyone who lives or works in Wolverhampto....

The Importance of IT in the Black Country

To effectively run a business in the 21st Century, involves the use of modern techniques and one of these is the harnessing of Information Technology to leverage efficiency, productivity and competiti....

Influential civil servants visit University

Senior figures from the civil service in Bangladesh are visiting the University of Wolverhampton to take part in a training programme focused on delivering government reform. The 20 civil servants ar....

College Football Academy Scores Success

Walsall College Football Academy students are celebrating after winning the British Colleges Sport (BSC) West Midland’s League and qualifying for the Regional Elite League next year, the highest lev....

Caldmoreaccord launch Walsall’s first time bank

Walsall’s first ever time bank will open its doors this week, offering local people a unique way of volunteering in their neighbourhoods. The time bank, based at the new Village Hub on....

Future Alliance to test the regions finest

Future Alliance, the Black Country’s Future Professional networking group, will be hosting a pub quiz on Tuesday 29th May, 6.00pm onwards at the Swan Pub in Stourbridge. Jamie De Souza, Chair of Fu....

Free Employment Law Seminar for Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton based businesses are being offered a free employment law seminar on dealing with sickness absence, organised by leading Black Country law firm George Green LLP. The breakfast seminar, b....

Chamber Calls for a Fairer Deal for Haulage Firms

Black Country Chamber’s Chamber's influential Transport Group has responded to the Government’s proposals to charge HGVs for the use of the UK road network. The proposals would mean that charges w....

We must remain confident despite disappointing GDP figures

Commenting on the preliminary GDP figures for the first quarter of 2012, published today by the ONS, Paul Bennett, President of Black Country Chamber of Commerce said: “GDP shrank by 0.2%, accordin....

Walsall College staff selected as Torchbearers

Two Walsall College staff members have been named as official London 2012 Olympic Torchbearers and will be flying the flag for the Black County, when the torch relay travels through the region on 30th....

Government must create the right conditions for businesses to employ people.

Commenting on the latest labour market figures published today by the ONS, President of Black Country Chamber of Commerce, Paul Bennett said: “We are pleased to see the total number of working age p....

Charging Heavy Goods Vehicles Consultation Responce

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton, an area at the heart of the UK’s major road network and which relies heavily on roa....

College Apprentices are a Cut Above

Hairdressing Apprentices from City of Wolverhampton College proved they were a cut above when they snipped their way to success in a national styling competition. Samantha Westwood, aged 20, Lisa Bow....

Hairdressing Apprentice Snips Way to Success!

A Hairdressing Apprentice from City of Wolverhampton College is snipping her way to success after making it through to the finals of the world’s longest running hair competition. Sophie Kaveh, who ....

Exceptional Apprentice Honoured at Education Oscars

A former student from City of Wolverhampton College has been named FE Learner of the Year in recognition of his outstanding achievements as an Apprentice. Former student Nicholas Rose, aged 20, was a....

Local company Amey announced preferred bidder for major contract

Black Country Chamber member, Amey which manages and maintains the M6 and M54 motorways around Wolverhampton has been announced as preferred bidder for Sheffield City Council’s £2 billion highways ....

Youth wage incentive

Employment Minister Chris Grayling last week announced a new wage incentive worth up to £2,275 designed to enable employers to recruit 18-24 year-olds through the government’s Work Programme.

Mazars advises Neil McLaughlin on sale of BRM Packaging

BRM Packaging of Wolverhampton has been sold to Midlands investment company J Mindal for an undisclosed sum in a deal advised by the Birmingham office of international accountancy firm Mazars. The £....

Lenny Henry Looks to Students for Inspiration

Comedian, Lenny Henry recently held a workshop with Performing Arts students at Walsall College, to help him finalise the script for his latest play, which will be performed next year as part of the N....

Lucy Through to Dulux Final

Walsall College student, Lucy Porter has been named winner of the Midlands heat in Dulux Decorator Centre’s Apprentice of the Year competition. The budding painter and decorator fought off stiff co....

The Haven Wolverhampton – Cycle to End the Cycle Appeal

This July 6 brave women cycle over 270 miles in just 4 days from London to Paris in order to raise money to support women and children affected by Domestic Violence. Kath Rees, Chief Executive of Wol....

Black Country Chamber welcomes interest rate hold.

Black Country Chamber announces new President

Black Country Chamber of Commerce has announced Paul Bennett as the new Chamber President, succeeding Mike Dell who stepped down on 30th March 2012. Paul will be responsible for representing business....

The National Careers Service

The National Careers Service is being launched on 5 April. The new service will transform careers advice in England by making accurate information about learning and work, and professional advic....

Energy Hero Awards 2012

Energy Heroes is an exciting annual awards scheme designed to recognise, reward and showcase the work of businesses, organisations and individuals that can demonstrate long term reductions in energy u....

Celebrity success rings true for Lora

The Duchess of Cornwall, television and radio presenter Fearne Cotton and actress and singer Pixie Lott all have something in common – they have been pictured wearing jewellery from Black Country de....

Historic housing associations unite to create a ‘customer revolution'

Two Walsall organisations that have been providing affordable housing in the borough for more than 40 years are to form a new partnership from today (Monday, 2 April) to create a ‘customer revolutio....

Paint Brushes at the Ready for Dulux Competition

Walsall College Painting and Decorating apprentices, Lucy Porter and Jack Baker are currently brushing up their skills in preparation for the Dulux Decorator Centres’ Apprentice of the Year 2012 com....

Budget a missed opportunity says Black Country Chamber of Commerce

The Chancellor missed a real opportunity today to help stimulate business investment and economic growth according to Black Country Chamber of Commerce. President Mike Dell said “the Chancellor coul....

Hundreds of small businesses to benefit from government investment of £95 million to help boost growth and rebalance the economy

The funding is expected to create at least 4,000 jobs and unlock around £500 million of new investment by small and medium businesses (SMEs). RBS, NatWest, Lombard and HSBC have agreed to facilitate....

More should be done to encourage businesses to invest the skills of their workforce

More should be done to encourage businesses to invest the skills of their workforce and in the communities in which they are located to support enterprise and business growth, according to Black Count....

EQuip brings hope to indecisive teens

Q3 is on a mission to ensure that no student leaving the Academy becomes part of the ‟NEET‟ (not in education, employment or training) generation. The Academy has recently developed an apprentices....

Haircuts are Picture Perfect for Competition

Four Walsall College students have reached the final of the Francesco Group photographic competition, which encourages budding young hairdressers to showcase their talent. The contest was open to all....

Chancellor George Osborne must support the private sector

Black Country Chamber of Commerce has called on Chancellor George Osborne to support the private sector to increase productivity, entrepreneurialism and employment growth in his Budget later this mont....

Black Country Bosses Invited Back To School for Apprenticeship Revolution.

Black Country Bosses are being invited back to school next week as part of National Apprenticeship Week. Alliance 4 the Black Country and Black Country Chamber of Commerce want Black Country professio....

New Year – New Deal – New Help with Funding for Manufacturers

The Black Country Chamber of Commerce held an exclusive event for manufacturers on Thursday 19th January at the National Metalforming Centre in Sandwell. Over 70 manufacturers attended the event to ....

B2B Communications

Margaret Corneby, Chief Executive of Black Country Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome B2B Communications into Patronage. B2B Communications is an independent business-to-business mobile phon....

Wolves v Chelsea football match

Margaret Corneby, Chief Executive of Black Country Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Wolverhampton Racecourse for their hospitality at the Wolves v Chelsea football match

Black Country Chamber of Commerce Networking

Introduction to Black Country Chamber of Commerce

We are the voice of business across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton. We represent 1,500 members who employ over 56,000 employees, which is 13% of the Black Country workforce from sectors including manufacturing, engineering, construction and the professional services.

We are passionate, focused and committed to our members' success. We offer business advice, help and support on a huge range of issues, from helping you to raise your company profile and develop a wider sales network, to helping you find new overseas markets through our International Trade team and lobby to Government on your behalf. We also offer great cost saving services! We strive to help businesses in the local area.

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Upcoming Events

Early Evening Networking in Walsall

Thursday, 17 May 2012

Creating Chances with Alliance 4 the Black Country

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Speed Networking in Sandwell

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

New business regulations - are you prepared?

Thursday, 24 May 2012