Black Country Growth Hub

Coronavirus Information

As more support for businesses is announced, we will be updating our Coronavirus support page every week with the latest information and support measures.

Find various links and resources here

Planning for the future?

The UK has now left the EU, make sure you are considering this while making future plans concerning your business. Visit our support page below to find free online resources to help you.

Click here for support

Social Enterprise in the Black Country

Social care is a major, and growing economic sector. It contributed £4.2 billion (3.5%) to the West Midlands economy in 2015/16. The Black Country LEP is committed to supporting residential and domiciliary care providers to drive improvements in quality and meet requirements.

Visit the Social Care page

The Department of International Trade

The Department of International Trade have a dedicated team based in Wolverhampton who provide advice and practical support to businesses who want to export on an international level. They offer a variety of services, no matter the level your business is at.

Interested in exporting?

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