Invest Wolverhampton

Monday 23 September – Friday 27 September 2024

Free events for businesses. More events coming soon!

Annual Wolverhampton Business Breakfast

Headline Sponsor: Wavensmere Homes
Breakfast Reception Sponsor: Arcadis

Building Our City’s Future: Housing Growth for Economic Prosperity

Date: Friday 27 September
Time: 7.45am - 11am
Venue: WV1, Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR

Turbocharging economic growth through housing growth is a priority for the new Government who have pledged to build 1.5 million new homes over the next 5 years. The City of Wolverhampton is leading the way, forging strategic partnerships with major developers to deliver thousands of new homes while making significant investments in social housing. Key stakeholders and local businesses/suppliers can hear more about national, regional and local plans; how house building stimulates jobs, opportunities, wealth creation and prosperity and how businesses and the city can benefit. Keep an eye out for new speaker announcements.

Presented by City of Wolverhampton Council with our sponsors: Wavensmere Homes and Arcadis

Headline sponsor.

Reception sponsor.

Masterclass on Artificial Intelligence

Date: Monday 23 September
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Venue: IGNITE Business Hub, Railway Drive, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LH

Explore the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) in business at this insightful session designed for the vibrant local business community of Wolverhampton. This workshop will elevate your understanding and awareness of emerging technology making it an unmissable experience for anyone looking to stay ahead in their industry.

Presented by City of Wolverhampton College

Unlocking Opportunity: Supporting SME’s to Compete for Council Contracts

Date: Tuesday 24 September
Time: 8.30am – 11am
Venue: University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

SME’s who want to bid for contracts from the city council should look to attend this event. Learn to unlock the potential of your business and transform the way you approach supply chain planning. Hear from experts including Sam Duru, Founder of SCA Management Consulting Ltd and Executive Director of Wolverhampton Black Business Network CIC, who will share his experience of navigating the public sector procurement process.

Presented by City of Wolverhampton Council

All Your Marketing Needs in One Place

Date: Tuesday 24 September
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Venue: University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

Get ready to elevate your marketing! Join us for expert support in SEO, website development, video production, blogs, copywriting, digital marketing, and paid ads. Everything you need to boost your brand is here. Register now to transform your marketing strategy over a spot of light lunch!

Presented by The Creative Chain and City of Wolverhampton Council

Meet the Chamber Team

Date: Tuesday 24 September
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Venue: Vaal & Vaal, Attwood Building, Raglan Street, Wolverhampton WV3 0QH

Pop along and meet the NEW Black Country Chamber team! This is your opportunity to meet the team face to face and get to know them a little better, find out more about the roles they each play within the Chamber and how the chamber supports members, partners and stakeholders.

Presented by Black Country Chamber of Commerce

Molineux Meets

Date: Wednesday 25 September
Time: 10am – 12pm
Venue: Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QR

Enjoy relaxed business networking with pitch views, a light brunch followed by an engaging panel session on ‘Empowering Tomorrow: Cultivating Skills to Inspire the Next Generation Workforce’.

Speakers include:
Gemma Frith, Presenter/Producer, Wolves (Host); Julie Obada, Head of Skills, City of Wolverhampton Council; Daniel Degg, Head of Employer Engagement, City of Wolverhampton College and Caoire Blakemore, Responsible Business Director, A F Blakemore.

The conversation will offer practical insights and valuable takeaways for local businesses, emphasising the mutual advantages of building a skilled and adaptable workforce to drive Wolverhampton's economic growth. This is a complementary and exclusive event and places are limited to the guest list.

Presented by Levy UK & Ireland, Wolves Foundation and Invest Wolverhampton

The Growth of Wolverhampton's Social Economy

Date: Wednesday 25 September
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Access to Business Social Enterprise/Enterprise Suite, 51 Tempest Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 1AA

Discover how local businesses are thriving through their social economy partnerships at Access to Business - The Growth of Wolverhampton's Social Economy event! Hear from the West Midlands Combined Authority Social Economy Lead and be there for the launch of Wolverhampton's new Social Enterprise Centre, and networking over a light lunch. Don’t miss this transformative event!

Presented by Access to Business

Wolverhampton Wednesday Business Network

Date: Wednesday 25 September
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Venue: City of Wolverhampton College, Wellington Road Campus, Wolverhampton, WV14 6BT

Grab yourself a tea/coffee and complimentary food then enjoy an ‘open networking’ environment. Alongside the opportunity to meet like-minded businesses, there will also be a tour of the City of Wolverhampton College's new £8m Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre.

Presented by City of Wolverhampton College and Black Country Chamber of Commerce.

AI for Business – Learn & Apply

Date: Thursday 26 September
Time: 9am – 11am
Venue: Ignite Business Hub, Railway Drive, Wolverhampton WV1 1LH

This session will explore how businesses can effectively leverage ChatGPT and other GPT tools with their teams.

Presented by School of Coding

WLV Business Link Launch and Networking

Date: Thursday 26 September
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Venue: Technology Centre, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

Discover how the University can help your business thrive with expert consulting, workforce development, incubation spaces, and specialised support. Register for the launch of the WLV Business Link Network, a new initiative by the University of Wolverhampton.

Presented by University of Wolverhampton

Women Entrepreneurs Masterclass

Date: Thursday 26 September
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Venue: University of Wolverhampton Science Park, Glaisher Drive, Wolverhampton, WV10 9RU

Gain invaluable insights from the life stories of successful female entrepreneurs. Learn about building your own business, potential challenges and pitfalls, and the help and support available to you. Empower your entrepreneurial journey with real-world advice and inspiration. There is an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals; and make some invaluable long term business contacts.