Black Country Chamber of Commerce has launched an online vote (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDXG9CZ) to whittle 18 possible candidates down to just twelve, with the process running until February 20th.
The list of ‘possibles’ represents the eclectic talents and attractions of the region, with Grand Theatre, Mount Hotel, Thomas Dudley, Pippatopia and Black Country Women’s Aid highlighting the diversity of organisations represented.
Votes from the public will be combined by votes from the Chamber’s Board to arrive at the winners, taking the Bostin’ cohort to 30 companies, tourist attractions, social enterprises and charities.
“The reaction to our Bostin’ campaign has been phenomenal and there’s a real demand to be part of it,” explained Sarah Moorhouse, CEO of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.
“We’ve currently got 18 organisations across our first two cohorts and, after chatting to our board, we decided we’d open it up to the public so the people of the region can have their say on who they want to be in the next inductees.
“The 18 chosen for the vote have all done amazing things to grow, create employment, support local communities and put the Black Country on the tourism map.”
She continued: “We’ve now got eleven days to get this number down to a dozen, with a full reveal taking place during the first week of March.”
Bostin’ Black Country Business has been created with the promise of changing perceptions and increasing economic performance.
It is unpicking the strengths of the region by championing its most innovative, resilient, creative and globally trading companies and, to date, has received widespread local, national and broadcast coverage – putting the likes of Bowers & Jones, Runflat International, iBiotech and In-Comm Training into the spotlight.
The aim is to add new companies every quarter, with the view to growing a 50-strong alumni-type of community.
Organisations up for the Bostin’ Public Vote
Sarah concluded: “By opening it up the public, we want to get as many people involved as possible, getting behind their chosen company/organisation on socials to help drive votes.
“This will hopefully trigger lots of conversations and get the message out there about how Bostin’ the Black Country is.”
To place your vote, please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDXG9CZ or follow the campaign across social media.
