When: Tuesday 1 Otober 2024, 10:00 - 13:00

Where: West Midlands House, Gipsy Lane, Willenhall WV13 2HA

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About this event

Unlocking Finance for Your Business Growth, a joint event presented by Walsall High-Growth Programme and Investment Readiness Programme.

A recent survey conducted by the British Business Bank highlighted that 66% of SMEs are unaware of the finance options available to help grow their businesses. This event is designed for businesses at all stages, whether you are a start-up, established company, or high-growth business.

Guest speakers include:

Jagdish Soor from Walsall High Growth Programme who will introduce the GROWTHMapper diagnostic, the leading strategic planning tool which enables you to:

· Benchmark your business

· Critically analyse the current state of your business

· Provide a clear assessment of the biggest opportunities, and challenges, you face in achieving your high growth potential

Tracy Sherratt from the British Business Bank, will provide an overview of debt and equity solutions for businesses at every stage. Including - Start-up Loans, CDIF’s and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.

Huw Sparkes & Rupert Lyle will explore opportunities for high-growth companies via the West Midlands Co-Investment Fund, where they are sourcing and executing new investments and managing a portfolio of high-growth companies across the Midlands region.

Finally, Sharn Haywood-Higgs from the Investment Readiness team will highlight the local grants available and the fundamentals required to access these funding opportunities. She will also discuss alternative finance options available to grow your business!

Join us to unlock new opportunities for your business!