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Black Country Expo set to return in 2027
The Black Country’s biggest single day business event is to make a return in 2027, with hundreds of companies from across the region expected to take part. The Black Country Chamber Expo will be held at Wolverhampton Racecourse on 17 March 2027, following a hugely successful comeback in February…
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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…
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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…
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£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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Chamber celebrates Black Country Day in bostin’ style
Businesses are being invited to put their detective skills to the test as part of a bostin’ Black Country Day celebration. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the very best of the region and bringing together businesses for an exciting event on July 14. Taking place at the Black…
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Labour market remains fragile, says Black Country Chamber of Commerce
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce says new labour market figures show the jobs market remains fragile across the region. Official figures published by the Office for National Statistics today show a total of 46,985 claimants across Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton last month. That…
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Bank of England to give exclusive update at Black Country chamber event
The Bank of England will give an exclusive update on the state of the economy at a special event organised by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. Business leaders will be given a first-hand briefing from the Bank – as well as real-time insights gathered from agents around the country – at the…
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Black Country Chamber raises more than £3,000 for Beacon
More than £3,000 has been raised for Beacon Centre for the Blind by generous members of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce. The charity, which supports people living with a range of sight conditions, was the Chamber’s charity of the year for 2025/26. Chamber chief executive Sarah Moorhouse…
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Black Country Chamber delivers “real results” for Walsall start-ups
A business support programme designed to help people start and grow a business is delivering "real results" for the Walsall area. Walsall Council says the Start Up Programme, delivered by the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, has helped entrepreneurs flourish and contribute to local…
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Black Country Women’s Aid named Chamber charity of the year
A leading regional charity supporting survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, modern slavery and stalking has been announced as the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s Charity of the Year for 2026/27. Black Country Women’s Aid (BCWA), which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, is an…
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Suzi Perry to host 2026 Black Country Chamber Business Awards
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are back – boasting a celebrity host for their milestone 25th anniversary year. Motorsport broadcaster and Wolves Foundation ambassador Suzi Perry has been unveiled as the star host of this year’s glittering finals in November. To launch the…
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Appointment strengthens Chamber’s collaboration with Citizens Advice
The head of membership at Black Country Chamber of Commerce has joined the board of Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall, bringing his business sector expertise to the organisation at a critical time for local communities facing a cost-of-living crisis. The appointment of Sean Jackson represents a…
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Black Country businesses urged to complete vital survey as Government's Spring Forecast looms
Black Country businesses are being urged to complete a vital economic survey that could directly influence government policy decisions affecting companies in the region. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is calling on firms of all sizes and across all sectors to complete its Quarterly Economic…
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Black Country Chamber Expo hailed a success as businesses gather for networking event
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce Expo celebrated a triumphant return as the region's premier business networking event. Last held in 2023, Thursday’s event was attended by notable guests including the Mayor of Wolverhampton, Councillor Craig Collingswood and Wolves legend turned business…
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Wulfrunian Suzi Perry is headline speaker at Chamber’s International Women’s Day event
Proud Wulfrunian Suzi Perry has been confirmed as guest speaker at the Black Country Chamber of Commerce’s celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD). The Chamber is hosting a Women in Leadership event for IWD at The Mount Hotel, highlighting some of the incredible contributions made by…
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Black Country exporters face fresh uncertainty as Trump tariff threat looms
Black Country exporters are reassessing their trade relationships with the United States following renewed threats of significant tariffs from President Donald Trump. The Black Country Chamber of Commerce today warned at least one of its members has made the decision to halt doing business in…
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Black Country Expo returns with expert speakers and networking opportunities
Business professionals across the Midlands are invited to attend the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Expo at Wolverhampton Racecourse – a free event designed to inspire, educate and connect the regional business community. The Expo, part of the West Midlands Business Festival, takes place on…
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Black Country Chamber of Commerce raises more than £5,000 for the YMCA
Big-hearted colleagues from the Black Country Chamber of Commerce have raised more than £5,000 for the region’s YMCA. The chamber raised a total of £5,151 for the YMCA Black Country Group through a series of fundraising events over the past 12 months – including £1,376 raised by chief…
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BLACK COUNTRY CHAMBER RESPONDS TO LATEST LABOUR MARKET DATA
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce has responded to the latest labour market figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), highlighting a mixed picture for the region. While the data reveals that unemployment in the wider West Midlands region has increased by 0.7 per cent…
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University of Wolverhampton announced as headline sponsors for the Black Country Chamber of Commerce Awards
The Black Country’s leading business awards has received a major boost today, with news that the University of Wolverhampton will be this year’s headline sponsor. In a deal that cements a relationship that dates back nearly 25 years, the Black Country Chamber of Commerce will again tie up…
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Black Country Chamber boss issues rallying call to businesses
Businesses in the Black Country are missing out on the opportunity to shape government decisions which affect how they manage growth, recruitment and profitability. That’s the message from Sarah Moorhouse, chief executive of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce, as she issued a rallying call…
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New EU/UK deal good news for Black Country key industries
The new trade deal between the UK and EU could bring welcome benefits to both Black Country food manufacturers and energy-intensive businesses. The region’s Chamber of Commerce said the agreement which will link carbon markets to help firms avoid additional costs when trading steel and cement…