Wolverhampton business champions supporting city's showcase
Senior figures from Wolverhampton's leading companies are showing their support for the city's annual business programme with a series of behind-the-scenes tours.
A few dozen lucky applicants will get guided tours of hi-tech engineering facilities, the city's science park and the historic Banks's Brewery.
It is due to the support of members of Wolverhampton’s Business Champions group, who have been strong supporters for the city's business week since it started in 2014.
This year so many events are taking place that it has extended to 11 days.
The annual programme of events celebrates business growth in the city with a series of meetings, networking events, conferences and celebrations between September 23 and October 3.
As part of the week a number of events are being provided by Business Champion members.
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These include behind the scenes tours at aerospace component factory Moog, engineering group Liberty House, Banks’ Brewery and the University of Wolverhampton Science Park.
The university is also hosting the annual Skills Dinner at its City Campus in the Chancellor’s Hall tonight.
Professor Ian Oakes, chairman of the Business Champions, said: “Business week is a great time for everyone in the city to come together and celebrate the vibrant business community which is seeing significant growth across a range of sectors.
“Following the completion of a number of high profile projects in the last year and more developments in the pipeline, the investment and regeneration across the city is having a really positive effect on the local economy and employment. The future is looking bright for Wolverhampton.
“We’re really pleased that the Business Champions group is able to contribute to Business Week and be part of what is a highlight on the business calendar.”
The role of the Business Champions is to work with the city council, local politicians and other key stakeholders to help make Wolverhampton a better place to live, work, invest and visit.
The group is made up of representatives from businesses and bodies across the city including the University of Wolverhampton, City of Wolverhampton Council, Wolves, Moog, UTC Aerospace Systems, Banks’ Brewery, Carvers, JLR, Liberty Industries Group, Bromford and The Grand Theatre.
For more information about Wolverhampton Business Week and the events being offered visit www.investwolverhampton.com
More information about the Business Champions can be found at wolverhamptonbusinesschampions.co.uk
