Over £64.8 million has been invested into 257 businesses by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), with new data revealing its regional impact released today (Wednesday 20 May 2020).
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Birmingham tech firm maps out global growth for Direct Carrier Billing
PM Connect today (27 May 2020) publishes a landmark report into the Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) industry.
The tech business, which has been based in Birmingham since it was founded in 2012, is able to reveal that the sector will be worth $28bn globally by 2023, an increase of 59 percent from today. Read the full story »
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One of the UK’s fastest growing digital manufacturers has begun work on a £10.5m investment that will increase its 3D printing capability by 50% to meet the growing demand for this technology.
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After a year in Beta, Mole Valley Asset Management (MVAM) is delighted to announce the launch of its new Yorkshire T20 portfolio.
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Building Trust when you can’t shake hands – Communications and Marketing agency Digital Glue launch two free webinars to help Professional Services
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PROPERTY COMPANY MAKES MOVE TO OFFER NHS LONG-TERM HELP
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Midlands Engine Investment Fund making an immediate impact and generating over £64m of investment in Midlands’ businesses
Over £64.8 million has been invested into 257 businesses by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), with new data revealing its regional impact released today (Wednesday 20 May 2020).
SIFA FIRESIDE CELEBRATES FUNDRAISING MILESTONE TO HIT £50K TARGET
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Aerospace deal will bring new jobs despite lockdown
Midlands recruitment company Consilium Recruit has signed a two-year deal with pioneering technology specialist Electroflight to source specialists in the emerging battery powered aerospace industry.
POST-LOCKDOWN PROPERTY INDUSTRY: HOW DO WE UNLOCK THE NEW NORMAL?
With the latest government guidance signalling that the property industry can start transitioning into the next phase of operating during Covid-19, residential property expert Centrick has started to build what the ‘new normal’ looks like. …
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From retailers to the frontline as Addmaster delivers its ‘bag for life’ to care and NHS staff
Antibacterial ‘bags for life’ are being sent to the frontline to help healthcare workers and NHS staff stay safe.
Stafford-based Addmaster is working in partnership with The Steve Bull Foundation to deliver more than 300 of …
Housebuilder’s donation provides boost for Walsall man’s expedition dreams
A Walsall teenager has received £1,000 from a regional housebuilder to help fund an expedition to Tanzania next year.
Thousands of manufacturing jobs could be saved if furlough scheme is extended predicts CBM
Extending the furlough scheme and giving companies more flexibility could save thousands of manufacturing jobs it was revealed today. The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) made the plea to Government after a survey of its …
MPD creates 10 new jobs as it ramps up production of critical parts for the COVID-19 frontline effort
A Black Country foundry is creating 10 new jobs to supply increased orders for critical components destined for the NHS, the MoD and Homeland Security in the United States
Worcestershire Community Foundation’s Covid-19 appeal leads to £110,000 in donations
A recently launched Covid-19 appeal by the Worcestershire Community Foundation has enabled grants of over £100,000 which are already helping 40 different organisations across Worcestershire.
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United Through Food supports two charities
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Over £64.8 million has been invested into 257 businesses by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), with new data revealing its regional impact released today (Wednesday 20 May 2020).
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