The countdown is on for the first ever West Midlands Business Festival (WMBF) organised by Business Growth West Midlands, taking place from 3rd - 14th March 2025. Promising to be two weeks of insightful, empowering and educational experiences for the region’s business community.
With over 50 events set to be planned across the fortnight, WMBF will be the biggest business celebration the West Midlands has ever seen. Nearly 40 businesses have already shown their commitment by applying to host events and the first handful of events have just been unveiled on the WMBF website, offering a taste of what’s to come:
Develop essential sales strategies with Mastering the Art of Sales (March 6).
Gain practical workforce management advice with Employing People: What You Need to Know (March 6).
Celebrate the achievements of women in leadership at Celebrating Women in Business (March 12).
Learn how to create inclusive workplaces with Become a Disability Confident Employer (March 12).
·Explore strategies for upskilling and reskilling at Skills for the Future: Upskilling and Reskilling the Workforce (March 13).
Ian McLaughlan, Strategic Lead for Business Growth West Midlands and WMBF Steering Group Member, said: “We’re pleased to see businesses already submitting their event proposals for the festival and look forward to even more ideas coming through.
“WMBF is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the best of our region’s business community. Open to all sectors, it offers a unique platform for businesses to host and attend events, demonstrating why the West Midlands is the go-to destination for business excellence and growth."
More events will be added to the WMBF website regularly as the festival date approaches.
Businesses can get involved now by:
Submitting your event idea via the online application form by 10 January 2025.
Becoming a venue partner to showcase your meeting room, gallery, or conference space and attract new audiences.
Booking your tickets to attend events.
Visit www.wmbf.co.uk for all the details above.