February, 2008

Innovation Delivers Expansion

The INDEX Scheme is awarding £3,000 "vouchers" to 140 West Midland SMEs to purchase academic support for an innovation using any of the region's Higher Education Institutions. Based at Aston University this exciting Pilot is creating a high level of interest nationally and internationally.

Titan Steel Wheels roll on

Post Awards winners Titan Steel Wheels continue to build on local success with international clients including Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo and Liebherr.

Bob Gibbon, Managing Director of the Midlands based National Skills Academy for Manufacturing addressed the CBI Executive Lunch group to reinforce the needs to keep skills in this important sector high on the regions agenda.

Jean Pousson, International Management Consultant and IoD advisor talks to Business & Learning Connections about Leadership. Visit the site for the full interview