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.
Providing advice and support for all of our region's businesses through Business Link West Midlands.
Manufacturing is a key part of the Business theme in the West Midlands Economic Strategy
Improving the West Midlands ICT sector and encouraging more of our companies to embrace technology.
Strengthening the West Midlands' economy by exploitating technologies and encouraging research and development in our businesses.
Attracting and increasing investment and jobs from foreign-owned companies into the West Midlands.
Ensuring businesses have access to appropriate finance to enable them to start up and grow.
Maximising the Tendering and Procurement successes of West Midlands' organisations from London 2012.
The Business Support Simplification Programme (BSSP) is the Government's commitment to simplify publicly funded business support in England.