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Friday 28 August 2020

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Tech firm smashes crowdfunding target

A Wolverhampton-based technology business which has developed job posting software has smashed its crowdfunding target.
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Business Matters: Help us put the Midlands at the forefront of the energy from waste industry

As the world's population rises, the demand for energy is also growing significantly. At the same time, the issue of managing the waste caused by the population increase urgently needs to be addressed. Professor Martin Freer, director of the Energy Research Accelerator, explores the issues and the possible solutions.
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Deals

Manufacturer aims for growth with HSBC funding

A Smethwick-based manufacturer has secured a finance facility from HSBC UK to support the company during the Covid-19 pandemic and help shape its future growth plans.
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Construction hire marketplace sets sights on expansion

A construction hire marketplace has raised £1.2m of seed funding as it looks to expand its services across the UK.
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More details revealed on Sofa Workshop acquisition

The proposed new owner of furniture retailer Sofa Workshop has revealed more details on its plans for the business following its acquisition from DFS.
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Business

Pair of appointments for The Marketing Pod

Solihull-based full-service marketing agency The Marketing Pod has made a pair of appointments in response to an increase in demand.
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West Midlands business confidence drops in August - report

Business confidence in the West Midlands fell seven points during August, according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.
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The Works “encouraged” after revenue rise

The Works has slipped to a pre-tax loss despite reporting a rise in revenue in new preliminary results. However, the company is "encouraged" by its performance since the lockdown was lifted.
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Pret A Manger to ‘cut 3,000 jobs’

Pret A Manger is reportedly set to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a plan to save the business.
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Property

Major developments set for NMITE’s Skylon Campus after funding secured

The New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering's (NMITE) Skylon Campus is set for major new developments after securing £1.6m of funding for its new manufacturing centre. The scheme is set to create 100 construction jobs.
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Property group’s turnover surges past £160m

Turnover surged past the £160m mark at a Stoke-on-Trent-based property company which can trace its roots back more than 120 years, according to new documents. However, the company has said that it has had to respond to changes brought on by Covid-19 pandemic.
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Approval secured for region’s second HS2 station

The West Midlands' second HS2 station has been given the go-ahead at a meeting earlier this week.
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Greater Birmingham Chamber HQ sold in £4.75m deal

Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce has confirmed the sale of its Edgbaston headquarters for £4.75m, with the acquiring party planning to transform the site.
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Member Exclusive News

Junior DB5 unveiled

Aston Martin and The Little Car Company have unveiled the DB5 Junior, a two-thirds scale electric junior car.
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Progress made on Stafford housing scheme

Progress has been made on the construction of a new Stafford housing development, with the first homes beginning to take shape.
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