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Published: 3rd September 2026
Chamber wants business views on Black Country skills gaps in new survey
Black Country businesses struggling to recruit staff with the right skills are being urged to take part in a key survey that helps shape the future of the region’s economy. As well as providing an overview of the business landscape, the latest Quarterly Economic Survey from the Black Country…
Published: 2nd September 2026
Black Country Chamber of Commerce names new Chief Executive
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce today announced Raj Kandola as its new chief executive to take the organisation into its next stage of growth. Currently deputy chief executive of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, he brings more than a decade of experience working with the chamber…
Published: 13th August 2026
£10m high street fund welcomed by Black Country Chamber
Black Country Chamber of Commerce CEO Sarah Moorhouse today welcomed a £10m Government investment in the region’s high streets and urged the Prime Minister to back the businesses behind them. A new £10m High Streets and Growth Incubator Fund was announced by West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker to…
Published: 16th July 2026
Black Country Chamber chief executive stands down after ‘fantastic’ four years
The CEO of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce is standing down from the role ahead of a move to the United States, she has announced. Sarah Moorhouse, who has led the organisation for four years and was recently named as Business Person of the Year in the Express & Star Business Awards, is…
Published: 16th July 2026
Black Country businesses urged to enter 2026 Business Awards
Businesses across the Black Country are being urged to act quickly to put themselves in the spotlight and enter the region’s premier business awards. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce says time is running out to enter its 2026 Business Awards with entries closing at 5pm on July 24. Motorsport…
Published: 7th July 2026
Successful start to exciting Foundry initiative for young business leaders
A host of young professionals have come together for the launch of a bold new initiative - aimed at nurturing the next generation of business leaders in the Black Country. Created by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, The Foundry, designed for individuals and business owners aged 35 and under…
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