Business Commission West Midlands

Explore the Business Commission West Midlands for regional reports and information on local commissioners driving growth and development initiatives within the region.

The Business Commission West Midlands offers a strategic plan to foster business expansion throughout the region. This initiative is a collaborative effort delivered by Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce’s Insight & Intelligence Unit and Black Country Chamber.

Your representation: local commissioners for Coventry & Warwickshire

Pictured (Left to right):

Carmen Watson, Chairperson, Pertemps Network Group

Declan Allen, Managing Director, HORIBA MIRA

Eleanor Deeley, Joint Managing Director, Deeley Group

Business Commission West Midlands Final Report

With input from over 130 organizations during the evidence-gathering phase and insights from 400 local businesses, the Roadmap for Growth has been meticulously crafted. Moving forward, the Chambers are dedicated to translating these recommendations into action by engaging stakeholders and partners. Moreover, they are committed to providing direct support to businesses, aiding them in seizing opportunities and addressing identified challenges.

Navigating Change: Key Insights from the Report

While the report outlines over 90 recommendations in total, there are three golden threads that run throughout our analysis which ask stakeholders to consider the following:

The public-funded business ecosystem is too complex and ambiguous, making it difficult for businesses to navigate efficiently.
Urgent action is required to create an environment that promotes international competitiveness and opportunities to lead emerging industries.
A roadmap to support businesses to upscale and grow at every stage of their journeys is necessary - whether that is start-ups, scale ups or existing large and multinational players.