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Date added: 13 February 2012
The YMCA is holding a sponsored event in early March to raise funds to help local disadvantaged youth build a future. Sandwell residents, including council members, are being asked to sign up to spend a night sleeping under the stars.
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10 February 2012
Growing Green 2012 looks set to be one of the West Midlands' premiere business events in the new year. Sign up soon - and don't miss your chance to secure face-to-face interviews with buyers from some of the biggest contractor firms around.
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10 February 2012
It's not only awards season in Hollywood, you know! Several prestigious ceremonies are coming up for the UK public sector. finditinsandwell is a proud finalist in the LGC Awards - and we've just been shortlisted for a Government Opportunities (GO) Award too.
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10 February 2012
Pioneering metal recycling firm and finditinsandwell member, Mason Metals, were surprised to hear the MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis informing the House of their efforts in tackling scrap metal crime in the region.
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09 February 2012
Have you signed up for our huge Growing Green event on Wednesday 21 March yet? Here's our latest news on some big-name exhibitors and overseas buyers, who are looking to do business with YOU!
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09 February 2012
UKTI has identified a ‘high value opportunity’ for UK companies, and it is inviting Sandwell firms to get involved. The major project in Denmark involves the construction of a fixed link across a stretch of water known as Fehmarnbelt.
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06 February 2012
finditinsandwell has been following its progress for months - and now we're delighted to say that a major new office development is being opened in West Bromwich tomorrow (Tuesday 7 February) by Olympic hero Daley Thompson.
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03 February 2012
A leading airbrake specialist has celebrated its Black Country expansion with a high-profile open day. Welcome to Sandwell, Majorsell!
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03 February 2012
Marketing Birmingham Ltd is running an exciting new programme aimed at businesses in Birmingham, the Black Country and Solihull that want to buck the economic trend and grow now. Is this you?
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31 January 2012
The leader of the Black Country LEP Stewart Towe has said that local businesses must stop acting like "issue families stuck in a benefits cycle" and look to self-help rather than state aid. Here's a link to the full story at Insider News for the Midlands.
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27 January 2012
Building heavyweight Wates Construction has joined the growing list of main contractors who are helping to boost the chances of the region's SMEs, by supporting our Skills Development Recognition training.
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19 January 2012
The finditinsandwell team is getting excited about Growing Green, as our plans fall into place. Due to huge demand we've changed the date to Wednesday 21 March and we're moving to a new venue too. Read all the latest here.
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18 January 2012
finditinsandwell is delighted to announce the line-up of speakers for Growing Green on Wednesday 21 March. Visit our Learning Zone at the event and hear about business opportunities arising from green technologies and government targets.
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16 January 2012
Remember our August Breakfast Club when you had the chance to meet Thomas Vale Construction, principal contractor for the £18m Portway Lifestyle Centre redevelopment? Well we're happy to say that work is now underway.
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13 January 2012
Our first Breakfast Club of 2012, on Thursday 12 February, was our biggest morning meeting ever. More than 300 people turned up to meet buyers from Sandwell Council's housing framework partners.
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10 January 2012
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce and partners are holding an event on Thursday 19 January to help local manufacturers take advantage of new funding opportunities and support becoming available this year.
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10 January 2012
Please be aware that finditinsandwell's January Breakfast Club on Thursday (12 February) with Sandwell's nine housing partners is fully booked. If you're coming, you need to read our parking update!
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09 January 2012
During a series of business visits and walkabouts, Sandwell Council's CEO Jan Britton realised that SMEs are struggling to distinguish between environmental accreditations and certifications. We're here to help!
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09 January 2012
Having just been appointed to build Tipton's new £8m leisure centre and pool, Willmott Dixon will soon be looking for great subcontractors and suppliers to work with. Here's your chance to meet the construction firm's buyers at our Breakfast Club on Thursday 8 March.
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09 January 2012
Calling all Black Country recycling and waste management businesses! Here's your chance to gain national recognition by nominating your firm in the Awards for Excellence 2012.
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04 January 2012
Sandwell Council has appointed Willmott Dixon to build an £8m pool and leisure centre in Tipton. To help your business benefit too, finditinsandwell is planning to bring you 'meet the buyer' opportunities with the construction firm.
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