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This year, the Black Country Chamber of Commerce has been running its biggest and most ambitious campaign in its history, Black Country 2.0 as a response to the economic challenges businesses are tackling because of Brexit, COVID-19 and a radically altered trading landscape.

On November 11th, the Chamber will be holding its first ever conference examining the economic prospects for regional firms and celebrating success of local companies and individuals as part of the Black Country 2.0 campaign.

With levelling-up, supply chain issues, remote working, post-pandemic skills shortages, sustainability, and other factors high on the agenda, the Conference will be the flagship event of Black Country 2.0 and feature a range of speakers exploring themes and topics which matter to businesses today.

A full line-up will be announced in due course.

The Conference will take place in accordance with the latest COVID-19 secure guidelines and will welcome a limited physical audience at Wolverhampton Racecourse and will be broadcast live online.

For more information, please contact events@blackcountrychamber.co.uk

Black Country Economic Business Conference

11th November 2021

10:00 – 16:00 - Wolverhampton Racecourse & Virtual

Cost Members: Free

Non-Members: Free

Black Country Chamber Business Awards Reception

Throughout the pandemic businesses across the Black Country have been demonstrating resilience as they have attempted to reboot, rebuild, and rebound.

To recognise and celebrate the ingenuity, determination, and successes of our region’s businesses; the Black Country Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an Awards Reception.

The reception will take place in accordance with the latest COVID-19 secure guidelines and will welcome a limited physical audience at Wolverhampton Racecourse and will be broadcast live online.

If you are interested in attending the event, please contact events@blackcountrychamber.co.uk or for more information click here: Events - Black Country Chamber of Commerce

To Enter the Awards

Awards are open to both members and non-members of the Black Country Chamber of Commerce across 11 categories:

Large Business – Sponsored by Nant Ltd

Eligible for businesses from every sector that employ more than 50 full-time people.

Small Business

Eligible for businesses from every sector that employ fewer than 50 full-time people.

International Trade Business

Eligible for businesses making products or services in the Black Country and selling them around the world.

Start-Up Business - Sponsored by Higgs & Sons

Eligible for businesses that have been trading for less than two years.

Manufacturing Business of the Year – Sponsored by CKCA Limited

Eligible for manufacturing businesses across the region.

Service Business of the Year

Eligible for businesses of all sectors who provide a service.

Director of the Year

Eligible for Directors, CEOs, MDs and Business Leaders Non-Executive Director of the Year Eligible for Non-Executive Directors and trustees.

Non-Executive Director of the Year

Eligible for Non-Executive Directors and trustees

Kindness in the Community – Sponsored by Unity Trust Bank

Eligible for all businesses of all sizes and sectors. Exceptional Employee or Team Eligible for employees or teams working for any business and in any sector.

Exceptional Employee or Team – Wildside Activity Centre

Eligible for employees or teams working for any business and in any sector.

Outstanding Business Support to the Armed Forces

Eligible for businesses working with the Armed Forces community as a supporter of Armed Forces personnel, employing those leaving the Armed Forces or through their work with the Armed Forces Covenant.

Black Country Chamber Business Awards Reception

11th November 2021

17:30 – 18:45 - Wolverhampton Racecourse & Virtual

Cost

Members: Free

Non-Members:Free

For more information about each category, assessment criteria and to start your application, please email awards@blackcountrychamber.co.uk

Or click Black Country Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2021 (awardsplatform.com)