Come to two 'meet the buyer' networking events in March

28 Feb 2024

Published in: Member News

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Sandwell Council has partnered with Constructing West Midlands and the Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust to host two ‘meet the buyer’ networking events in March.

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The first meet the buyer event takes place on Wednesday 6 March. This is followed by the second event on Tuesday 19 March. Both events are being held at West Bromwich Albion Football Club.

Wednesday 6 March: Constructing West Midlands

The first event offers the opportunity to connect with top contractors and construction industry decision-makers. You can talk to representatives from local authorities and housing associations, as well as contractors from the Constructing West Midlands framework:

• Galliford Try
• GF Tomlinson
• Interclass
• ISG
• Morgan Sindall
• Seddon
• Spellar Metcalfe
• Willmott Dixon.

There will be presentations on opportunities stemming from major projects – including in Sandwell’s Regeneration Pipeline.

Attendees will also be able to hear presentations on where to find business opportunities and how to register for them. As well as the benefits of community wealth building, social value and sustainability, plus tender-writing tips.

After the presentations you’ll have time to network over lunch.

For more information about Constructing West Midlands visit the website.  

>Sign up for the Wednesday 6 March event

Tuesday 19 March: Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

At the second meet the buyer event on Tuesday 19 March you can talk to procurement representatives from the NHS, local authorities, housing associations and more.

The event will focus on upcoming opportunities such as the Learning Campus in Smethwick and other major projects. During the day you will have the opportunity to talk to buyers and procurement teams.

After the presentations you can also network over lunch with other Sandwell business people.

For more information about Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS visit the website.

>Sign up for the Wednesday 19 March event

More information about both events

At both events you will have the opportunity to meet exhibitors to talk about:

• Recruitment and training with the Think Sandwell employment and skills team
• Business opportunities from Find It In The Black Country
• Digital inclusion Inclusion and ‘giving back’ with the Care Leaver Covenant
• Shaping the workforce of the future
• The green agenda and net zero support.

Why is Sandwell Council holding the event?

The Business Growth Team says: "When Sandwell businesses thrive, they create jobs, raise aspirations, boost skills and generate wealth for our local economy. You’re Sandwell’s lifeblood – and so we want to champion your business at every stage. Getting you face to face with influential buyers and decision makers is just one of our many ways to help."

Visit Sandwell Business Growth for more support for your business.