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West Midlands

The West Midlands region is situated in the heart of England, from Stoke-on-Trent in the north to Hereford and Evesham in the south, from Shrewsbury in the West to Rugby and Burton-on-Trent in the East. There are several large cities and towns, including Birmingham, Wolverhampton and Coventry.

More than half of the region’s population of 5.27 million live in large conurbation areas, while over 2 million reside in the rural counties, which cover three-quarters of the region’s area.

The West Midlands is home to five Areas of Outstanding Beauty including part of the Peak District National Park. It offers diverse cultural experiences that include the Ironbridge World Heritage Site in Shropshire and the unique assets of Shakespeare Country in Warwickshire.

The West Midlands is at the centre of the country’s road and rail network. The service sector has expanded to 70% of the region’s employment, however, manufacturing remains an important element in the economy at 20% of employment.

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	2WM Gateway for the West Midlands region, with links to business support, land and property searches, jobs, engineering and manufacturing, grants, news and events.
	Advantage West Midlands West Midlands Regional Development Agency - works with a range of public sector partners, voluntary and community organisations and the private sector, to develop strategies and support projects that will help transform the economy.
	Business Link West Midlands Impartial and expert information, support and advice to help develop and make your West Midlands business more successful.   Contact Phone:   0845 113 1234 Email:   info@businesslinkwm.co.uk Address:   Dudley Court South, Waterfront East. Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands DY5 1XN
	EEF West Midlands Technology Centre Engineering Employers Federation organisation that aims to ensure engineering and manufacturing companies are provided with world class training provision.
	Government Office West Midlands Works to deliver and develop government programmes in the region on behalf of 10 central government departments, by working with relevant organisations to meet local needs.
	Midlands Engineering Industries Redeployment Group (MEIRG) A free service helping employers and employees realize the potential of redeployment and matching the right skills to the right engineering sectors through office-based and mobile resources.   Contact Phone:   01332 371 494 Email:   enquiries@meirg.org.uk Address:   10 Pride Point Drive, Pride Park, Derby DE24 8BX
	Screen WM Regional agency which supports, promotes and develops a sustainable and thriving screen media sector in the West Midlands.
	Social Enterprise West Midlands Regional network that aims to support and promote a strong, visible, growing and sustainable social enterprise sector across the West Midlands.
	West Midlands Finance Comprehensive regional database of financing for  small businesses and business advisors across the West Midlands.
	West Midlands Regional Observatory Regional observatory for the West Midlands - a complete single point of access to data, information, intelligence and much more about the region.
	West Midlands Rural Network An innovative and unique online network of groups, companies individuals and organisations that raises awareness of rural issues in the West Midlands.