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Conference | 4th October 2022

UK Construction Week Birmingham 4 - 6 October

The UK’s largest built environment event returns to Birmingham with Finditin as Premium Event Partner. Register as a Finditin VIP and gain free entry to UK Construction Week with discounted stand spac...

Meet the Buyer Event | 5th October 2022

Finditin Meet the Buyer: Supply chains building towards a net-zero future

West Midlands businesses are invited to attend a FREE Meet the Buyer event as part of UK Construction Week at the NEC


General \| 30th September 2022 Construction industry in the Midlands must 'think differently' to find 50,000 recruits The construction industry in the Midlands needs to ‘think differently’ to meet the challenge of finding 10,000 new starters every year for the next five years to meet project demands. Read more	Construction industry in the Midlands must 'think differently' to find 50,000 recruits	30/09/2022
General \| 23rd September 2022 Constructions 'dirty' image is key barrier to solving skills shortage, says survey. A new survey by UK Construction Week Birmingham has revealed that those who work in the industry believe better school careers advice and improving the sector’s ‘dirty’ image are key steps to resolvin... Read more	Constructions 'dirty' image is key barrier to solving skills shortage, says survey.	23/09/2022
General \| 22nd September 2022 Historic Worcestershire pub becomes space for climate change conversations After a summer of unprecedented weather, and heightened public concern about the climate, The Fleece Inn at Bretforton in Worcestershire and National Trust are working together to transform this histo... Read more	Historic Worcestershire pub becomes space for climate change conversations	22/09/2022
General \| 8th September 2022 Sustainability top of the agenda at UK Construction Week Birmingham Sustainability and its role in the industry will play a major part in next month’s UK Construction Week Birmingham, with a special section dedicated to Net Zero, a rich programme of panels and speaker... Read more	Sustainability top of the agenda at UK Construction Week Birmingham	08/09/2022
General \| 8th September 2022 The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport issues report about the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Published on 2 September 2022, the paper details how Birmingham 2022 was never just about two weeks of sport: it was designed as the Games for Everyone, with every community able to access the events,... Read more	The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport issues report about the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games	08/09/2022
General \| 5th September 2022 Convene, Challenge, Connect launches sector development programme as part of Birmingham 2022 Festival Convene, Challenge, Connect is an accessible and imaginative sector development programme being delivered for the Birmingham 2022 Festival. Read more	Convene, Challenge, Connect launches sector development programme as part of Birmingham 2022 Festival	05/09/2022
General \| 1st September 2022 Opportunity to influence the Worcestershire LEP delivery There are exciting opportunities available for business professionals to join the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Board. Read more	Opportunity to influence the Worcestershire LEP delivery	01/09/2022
General \| 1st September 2022 Fundraising for the Three Peaks Challenge is supported by a Worcester charity event. As its staff prepare to tackle the Three Peaks Challenge this month, a Worcester recruitment firm raised money at a special charity event. Read more	Fundraising for the Three Peaks Challenge is supported by a Worcester charity event.	01/09/2022
General \| 1st September 2022 The UK’s largest built environment event returns to Birmingham with Finditin as Premium Event Partner Register as a Finditin VIP and gain free entry to UK Construction Week with discounted stand space available for Finditin members. Read more	The UK’s largest built environment event returns to Birmingham with Finditin as Premium Event Partner	01/09/2022
General \| 26th August 2022 BetaDen North Cleantech Bootcamp extension Applications are now open for this popular Cleantech Bootcamp opportunity. Read more	BetaDen North Cleantech Bootcamp extension	26/08/2022
General \| 22nd August 2022 Specialist Professional Advisor Programme returns The Worcestershire Growth Hub has confirmed that the Specialist Professional Advisor Programme is back for a third wave. Read more	Specialist Professional Advisor Programme returns	22/08/2022
General \| 22nd August 2022 West Midlands Mayor to face ‘Question Time’ at UK Construction Week Birmingham West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has been announced as a VIP keynote speaker at UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW Birmingham), the UK’s largest event for the built environment, which returns to Bir... Read more	West Midlands Mayor to face ‘Question Time’ at UK Construction Week Birmingham	22/08/2022
General \| 4th August 2022 Betaden founders make the most of 5G access Alumni of Worcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen are singing the praises of the accelerator’s partnership with 5G Testbed as a Service provider nexGworx. Read more	Betaden founders make the most of 5G access	04/08/2022
General \| 4th August 2022 BIPC Worcestershire announces record year for supporting local businesses In the last year, Business and IP Centre (BIPC) Worcestershire has helped over 1,000 local entrepreneurs to start, manage and expand successful small businesses. Read more	BIPC Worcestershire announces record year for supporting local businesses	04/08/2022
General \| 2nd August 2022 Slicker Recycling announces second US acquisition One of the UK’s leading specialists in the recycling and treatment of waste lubricating oils has expanded its US division through a second acquisition in just six months. Read more	Slicker Recycling announces second US acquisition	02/08/2022
General \| 21st July 2022 UK Construction Week Birmingham announces packed programme of seminars and CPD sessions Details of a packed programme of seminars, CPD talks and careers presentations has been announced for UK Construction Week Birmingham (UKCW Birmingham), the UK’s largest event for the built environmen... Read more	UK Construction Week Birmingham announces packed programme of seminars and CPD sessions	21/07/2022
General \| 19th July 2022 The Big 5 Trade Visit: Register your Interest The Big 5 Construction Exhibition in Dubai, the largest global event for the Construction & Infrastructure Sectors, will open its doors this December following a three year break. Read more	The Big 5 Trade Visit: Register your Interest	19/07/2022
General \| 15th July 2022 Gritters taken out of hibernation to save Worcestershire’s roads Gritters are on stand-by across Worcestershire to help prevent roads from melting in hot weather. Read more	Gritters taken out of hibernation to save Worcestershire’s roads	15/07/2022
General \| 11th July 2022 £30,000 grants are announced to give a boost to start-up businesses in Worcestershire The Enterprising Worcestershire programme, run by Worcestershire County Council, has today announced that there are a limited number of grants up to the value of £30,000 on offer to help start-up busi... Read more	£30,000 grants are announced to give a boost to start-up businesses in Worcestershire	11/07/2022
General \| 6th July 2022 Three weeks left to apply for Betaden Cohort 6.0 Applications are open for the Betaden tech accelerator programme worth £50k to gain exclusive funding and support. Read more	Three weeks left to apply for Betaden Cohort 6.0	06/07/2022
General \| 4th July 2022 Visit Worcestershire crowned Champions of Champions at the Worcestershire Social Media Awards Visit Worcestershire was crowned the Champion of Champions of the Worcestershire Social Media Awards for 2022. Read more	Visit Worcestershire crowned Champions of Champions at the Worcestershire Social Media Awards	04/07/2022
General \| 4th July 2022 Worcestershire IT and accountancy firms mark 25-year partnership Two Worcestershire firms have celebrated a successful 25-year link up which has seen both companies continuing with their expansion plans. Read more	Worcestershire IT and accountancy firms mark 25-year partnership	04/07/2022
General \| 22nd June 2022 Innovative road-work signage introduced in Worcestershire A new and innovative way of digitally managing road-work signs to provide real-time updates to road users is being introduced in Worcestershire. Read more	Innovative road-work signage introduced in Worcestershire	22/06/2022
General \| 10th June 2022 Worcestershire Law Society appoints Andrew Chandler as new president One of Worcestershire’s leading contentious probate law experts has been appointed as the new president of the Worcestershire Law Society. Read more	Worcestershire Law Society appoints Andrew Chandler as new president	10/06/2022
General \| 9th June 2022 Slicker Recycling’s carbon-cutting green agenda attracts new talent Through their sustainable business practices, specialist oil and waste recycling company Slicker Recycling has attracted a group of new apprentices as part of its commitment to delivering jobs and car... Read more	Slicker Recycling’s carbon-cutting green agenda attracts new talent	09/06/2022
General \| 7th June 2022 BetaDen launches Cohort 6.0 applications with landmark news BetaDen has today opened applications for the sixth cohort of businesses to join the programme. Read more	BetaDen launches Cohort 6.0 applications with landmark news	07/06/2022
General \| 7th June 2022 IT specialist issues payroll warning ahead of National Insurance changes Businesses across Worcestershire have been warned to update their payroll systems and software ahead of July changes to the National Insurance regime. Read more	IT specialist issues payroll warning ahead of National Insurance changes	07/06/2022
General \| 7th June 2022 Worcestershire children’s charity benefits from £1,000 donation A Worcestershire business outsourcing firm has donated £1,000 to a charity which supports vulnerable and distressed children across the region. Read more	Worcestershire children’s charity benefits from £1,000 donation	07/06/2022
General \| 1st June 2022 Recruitment experts to tackle Three Peaks challenge for New Hope charity A trio of recruitment specialists are set to scale the heights of the UK’s tallest mountains by taking part in the National Three Peaks Challenge to raise much needed cash for a Worcester charity. Read more	Recruitment experts to tackle Three Peaks challenge for New Hope charity	01/06/2022
General \| 27th May 2022 MTC Plays Key Role In Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply Project Funding secured for hydrogen supply project to decarbonise industry Read more	MTC Plays Key Role In Low Carbon Hydrogen Supply Project	27/05/2022
General \| 27th May 2022 Chamber calls for support for businesses as costs continue to rise Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire have called on the Government to support firms in the region after announcing help for individuals and households to deal with rising costs. Read more	Chamber calls for support for businesses as costs continue to rise	27/05/2022
General \| 26th May 2022 Developing a renewable energy scheme with NFU Energy NFU Energy is a leading energy consultancy with a special focus on agriculture and horticulture. They help farmers and growers develop renewable energy schemes, improve their energy efficiency, procur... Read more	Developing a renewable energy scheme with NFU Energy	26/05/2022
General \| 26th May 2022 Queen's Awards for Enterprise Masterclass Companies from across Coventry and Warwickshire have been urged to apply for one of the business world’s most prestigious awards Read more	Queen's Awards for Enterprise Masterclass	26/05/2022
General \| 20th May 2022 Councillor Chris Rogers elected new County Council chairman Councillor Chris Rogers has been elected as the new Chairman for Worcestershire County Council for the civic year 2022/23. Read more	Councillor Chris Rogers elected new County Council chairman	20/05/2022
General \| 19th May 2022 Entries are now open for the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2022/23 Visit Worcestershire are inviting tourism businesses from across the county to enter their Tourism Awards for 2022/2023. Read more	Entries are now open for the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2022/23	19/05/2022
General \| 19th May 2022 Fintech Innovation for the UK’s Second City! Following the success of their first flagship event of 2022 ‘Secure by Design, Advanced Manufacturing’, Midlands Cyber are excited to launch ‘Fintech Secured – Next Generation Cyber’ Read more	Fintech Innovation for the UK’s Second City!	19/05/2022
General \| 19th May 2022 Businesses gather to help shape business support in the county Over 50 local businesses gathered at Sixways Stadium, home of the Worcester Warriors, to discuss the next steps to improve business support in the county. Read more	Businesses gather to help shape business support in the county	19/05/2022
General \| 19th May 2022 Chance to voice your business concerns Worcestershire businesses have the chance to have their voice heard and change the business support landscape for the county. Read more	Chance to voice your business concerns	19/05/2022
General \| 19th May 2022 Deadline approaching to apply for LEP Chair role Only two weeks remain for business leaders to apply for the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Chair role. Read more	Deadline approaching to apply for LEP Chair role	19/05/2022
General \| 19th May 2022 Get to grips with the Cloud and access £5K worth of services BetaDen, Worcestershire’s First Technology Accelerator, has partnered with IONOS to put on a Cloud Security Workshop on Thursday 26 May, aimed at helping new businesses get to grips with all things cl... Read more	Get to grips with the Cloud and access £5K worth of services	19/05/2022
General \| 17th May 2022 Midlands civil engineering firms helped to boost their business and the communities they work in A leading Midlands organisation that supports companies in the civil engineering sector has launched a new toolkit that supports firms to grow and boost the communities they work in. Read more	Midlands civil engineering firms helped to boost their business and the communities they work in	17/05/2022
General \| 17th May 2022 Mayoral and HS2 Supply Chain Summit for SME’s 2022 A virtual conference held on: Thursday 9 June 2022, Read more	Mayoral and HS2 Supply Chain Summit for SME’s 2022	17/05/2022
General \| 16th May 2022 Brand new conference launches in Worcestershire for local businesses Worcestershire County Council’s Business Worcestershire team in partnership with the Worcestershire Growth Hub, have announced the launch of a brand-new conference aimed at local businesses across the... Read more	Brand new conference launches in Worcestershire for local businesses	16/05/2022
General \| 12th May 2022 Kidderminster company benefits from a boost since investing in new machinery Surf Works a leading creative agency which supplies decorated garments, workwear and merchandise, has benefited from increased efficiency and sales since investing in new printing machinery. Read more	Kidderminster company benefits from a boost since investing in new machinery	12/05/2022
General \| 26th April 2022 Made Smarter's one-year anniversary celebrated at charity gala dinner A major scheme to help manufacturing and engineering businesses in the West Midlands adopt cutting-edge digital technology to help them grow celebrated a successful first year at a charity gala dinner... Read more	Made Smarter's one-year anniversary celebrated at charity gala dinner	26/04/2022
General \| 20th April 2022 Information for local businesses As the region ‘Gets Set for the Games’, now is the perfect time to start planning so that you’re ready too. Read more	Information for local businesses	20/04/2022
General \| 6th April 2022 Speller Metcalfe announces new managing director Regional contractor and family-run business Speller Metcalfe has announced the appointment of current pre-construction director James Speller to the role of managing director. Read more	Speller Metcalfe announces new managing director	06/04/2022
General \| 4th April 2022 Worcester children to benefit from kind-hearted Easter egg campaign A Worcester recruitment firm has donated dozens of Easter eggs to the city’s Foodbank. Read more	Worcester children to benefit from kind-hearted Easter egg campaign	04/04/2022
General \| 28th March 2022 Simon Himsworth appointed CEO of Medilink Midlands Former CEO, Darren Clark, to become Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors Read more	Simon Himsworth appointed CEO of Medilink Midlands	28/03/2022
General \| 28th February 2022 Wharton Park Golf Club tees up to encourage junior golf stars and beginners A Wyre Forest golf and country club has installed new blue tees as part of a wider drive to encourage young people and the next generation of golfers. Read more	Wharton Park Golf Club tees up to encourage junior golf stars and beginners	28/02/2022