Today's West Midlands business news from Insider |
Staffordshire: A place for innovation | Staffordshire is home to a growing cluster of advanced manufacturing, logistics and energy – with a particular emphasis on hydrogen. Already the base for a range of blue chip companies, such as Rolls Royce and Bentley, Staffordshire is leading the way in hydrogen engine innovation, green transport development and the upskilling of labour. Insider's online Engine of the North forum discussed Staffordshire's role in the wider UK economy and what to expect from the future. Read More |
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Roundtable: Dealmaking Among Owner-managed and Family-owned Businesses in 2022 | We are experiencing a boom in M&A activity, particularly among SMEs. Valuations in key sectors are at all-time highs; there are more sources of funding available for deals than ever; the options for buyers, investors and sellers on structures are broad. Add to these the huge numbers of sellers and buyers active in the market, and there are near-perfect conditions for 2022 to be a great year for dealmaking. Read More |
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