The West Midlands is internationally famous as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and manufacturing has historically been, and continues to be, of major importance to our region's economy.
In recent times, with the leadership of Advantage West Midlands, the economy of our region has undergone huge transformation and diversification.
Advantage West Midlands leads the development of our region’s business base by attracting international investment, developing key industries, encouraging enterprise and innovation, raising skills levels and co-ordinating the provision of finance and business support to companies.
Maximising the Tendering and Procurement successes of West Midlands' organisations from London 2012.
Support for sustainable social enterprise is a key element of Advantage West Midlands overall approach to encourage new business creation and improve competitiveness of existing business throughout the region.
Enterprise is one of the key drivers for the growth of the regional economy, along with skills, innovation, transport and economic inclusion.