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The Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership is focused on creating the right conditions for business growth.

By 2033, we aspire to raise the number of local jobs from 429,100 to 545,000 and raise the total employment rate from 65.9% to 80% (plus 95,824 people into jobs). There will be 41 businesses per 10,000 population compared to the current rate of 29 per 10,000 population – an additional 1,368 businesses per year.

To help us achieve this vision we have identified five priority transformational sectors to drive change with a focus on building on traditional strengths notably in manufacturing. They are: advanced manufacturing including food and drink; transport technologies including aerospace; construction including building technologies; environmental technologies and business services.