Business News & Updates
As part of the West Midlands Business Festival, a business-focused We Are Walsall 2040 event will take place on Wednesday 11 February 2026 at Bescot Stadium.
- 16th January 2026
Previous winners of the Chamber’s SLTC Awards have described the positive the impact success has had on their business – ahead of the milestone 2026 event.
Businesses across the region are being encouraged to play a more active role in shaping the future workforce, as national policy places renewed emphasis on high-quality work experience for young people.
A new startup support initiative has been launched to help aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage founders across the region to turn ideas into viable businesses with confidence and clarity.
- 12th January 2026
A leading adviser to construction businesses believes the sector is preparing for recovery and could return to growth in 2026.
A Birmingham businesswoman who co-founded a wellbeing coaching firm has been recognised as one of the UK’s 100 most inspiring female entrepreneurs.
Water shortages could threaten new housing developments across the UK in the coming years unless urgent action is taken, according to a leading lawyer.
- 7th January 2026
Midlands-based business A Burden Shared, has been nominated for the 2026 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) in the New Business category.
- 6th January 2026
Midlands-based business A Burden Shared, has been nominated for the 2026 Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) in the New Business category.
West Midlands businesses will be focusing on investing in new technology in 2026, according to new research.