Wolverhampton Business Week unveils more free events

City businesses are invited to unlock new opportunities and gain invaluable insights during a week-long celebration of enterprise and innovation as part of Wolverhampton Business Week 2024 (September 23-27).

More free events have been announced, set to provide businesses of all shapes and sizes, including Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), entrepreneurs and sole traders with the tools, knowledge and networks needed to thrive.

The following events are in addition to those already announced, including the Annual Wolverhampton Business Breakfast on Friday, September 27, which will put ‘economic growth through housing’ in the spotlight.

• Tuesday 24 September: Supporting SMEs to Compete for Council Contracts, delivered by City of Wolverhampton Council, this event will demystify the public sector procurement process and equip local SMEs with strategies to compete for council contracts. 
• Tuesday, 24 September: All Your Marketing Support In One Place will be an opportunity to get support in SEO, website development, video production, blogs, copywriting, digital marketing and paid ads. Delivered by The Creative Chain.
• Tuesday 24 September: Meet the New Chamber Team, your opportunity to meet the Black Country Chamber team face to face, find out about their roles and how the Chamber supports members, partners and stakeholders.
• Wednesday 25 September: Wolverhampton Wednesday Business Network, is an open networking event at City of Wolverhampton College with a tour of the new £8.1m Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre included.
• Thursday 26 September: Women Entrepreneurs Masterclass, is an opportunity to hear inspiring life stories from successful female entrepreneurs who will share their experiences, challenges they have overcome, and key points on how to build thriving businesses. 
• Friday 27 September: Africa Business Forum Wolverhampton, an event designed to empower African businesses and communities to thrive and unlock opportunities in innovation, entrepreneurship, SME growth and investment.

Councillor Chris Burden, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, said: “These events are designed to help businesses of all sizes capitalise on the opportunities available in our city and benefit from the experience, knowledge and support of others who are flourishing.

“The annual Business Week programme exemplifies the power of collaboration in driving our local economy forward.

“Wolverhampton's pro-business stance is not just attracting new investment but also fuelling business expansion, creating thousands of jobs, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our residents and businesses alike.”

Wolverhampton Business Week is an annual event dedicated to promoting business growth, innovation, and collaboration within Wolverhampton.

Through a series of workshops, seminars, and networking events, the week provides a platform for businesses and sectors to explore opportunities, share knowledge, and contribute to the economic development of the city.

For details of how to register for all the week’s events visit www.investwolverhampton.com/business-week.