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SOCIAL ECONOMY DRIVE

WEST MIDLANDS

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE - THE WAY FORWARD

10AM - 1PM Dormer Conference Centre, ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA

A Social Enterprise market place showcasing all that's best in this vibrant sector in Warwickshire. A networking opportunity to meet and listen to local experts.

If you are a social enterprise and you would like a stand to showcase your organisation or your goods please make an enquiry to: info@cwcda.co.uk

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SOCIAL ECONOMY: THRIVING COMMUNITIES

9AM - 2PM SOLIHULL MOORS, SOLIHULL

Explore how the social economy works towards finding new solutions to the health and well-being challenges faced by individuals and communities.

We'll be examining the health of the sector itself and showcasing the work of those making a positive impact on health and well-being across the Solihull Borough.

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Celebrating Walsall’s successful social economy

10AM - 2PM The Rock Church, Walsall

Join us to help celebrate as we showcase the social economy in Walsall. Whether you are part of the social economy, working in the public sector or you are a business wanting to understand more, this event is for you.

A fabulous networking opportunity to hear about some of the broader strategic initiatives taking place and to work collaboratively to identify and develop ideas to strengthen the social economy across the Borough.

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Women Leading in Sustainability

10.30AM - 1PM KILO ZIRO, BIRMINGHAM

Gather inspiration, invaluable tips and practical nuggets of advice from inspiring women leading the way in the sustainable social economy.

From tech to grassroots movements, come along to network, discover opportunities and enjoy frank conversation at this lively brunchtime session. Kindly sponsored by ESB Energy.

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Showcasing the Social Economy across Dudley Borough

10AM - 4PM Provision House, DUDLEY

The social economy is important for the future of the Dudley Borough, come and find out where you fit in and how we can be the changemakers, enabling the borough to thrive and move forward to become a social powerhouse, equipped and ready for a positive future.

A must for local companies and organisations, those starting or established and investors looking to enable real local positive change.

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Social Enterprise - The Way Forward

10AM - 1PM Belgrade Theatre, COVENTRY

A social economy market place showcasing all that's best in this vibrant sector in Coventry. A networking opportunity to meet and listen to local experts.

If you are a social enterprise and you would like a stand to showcase your organisation or your goods please make an enquiry to: info@cwcda.co.uk

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Social Economy WolveRHAMPTON Launch

10AM - 1PM CITY SUITE, Wolverhampton

If you are keen to know more and to engage with the social economy in Wolverhampton this event is for you. Come along and hear from our newly appointed Social Economy Champions about the ‘Wolves Buy and Invest pledge’ and meet a variety of our social enterprises who will be showcasing their products and services. Lunch is provided. Kindly sponsored by Taylor Woodrow.

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Social Enterprise - Creating Impact through Enterprise

1.30PM - 3.30PM YMCA, WEST BROMWICH

A look at social economy businesses - what they are and what they aren’t - including support available across Sandwell to help incubate and grow to create a thriving social economy.

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Department of Transport - VCSE Meet the Buyer Event

10AM - 2PM BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY, CHAMBERLAIN SQUARE, BIRMINGHAM

A great opportunity to connect with suppliers who purchase a broad range of products and services; from catering to cleaning services, coaching to mental health support, signage to training.

The Department for Transport Group and other key stakeholders will outline changes that have been made to procurement processes to make it easier for Voluntary, Community Businesses and Social Enterprise organisations to secure contracts.

Wolverhampton Business FORUM and WOLVERHAMPTON SOCIAL ECONOMY LAUNCH

6PM - 9PM Carvers Building Supplies, Wolverhampton

Come along and join this Wolverhampton Business Forum event to find out how you can buy and invest in the social economy.

You’ll hear from local business leaders about their commitment to become Social Economy Champions and have the opportunity to sign our 'Wolves Buy and Invest' pledge.

There will also be an opportunity to hear the results of a recently commissioned survey conducted by Wolverhampton Business Forum into the needs of local businesses. Buffet provided. Kindly sponsored by Taylor Woodrow.

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