Express & Star

🚨 Exciting News! Entries Now Open for the Express & Star Business Awards 2025! 🚨 This year, we’re introducing two new categories to celebrate even more of the incredible talent in our region: 🏆 Large Business of the Year 🌱 Sustainability Award These exciting new categories are designed to spotlight businesses that are leading the way in growth and environmental responsibility. Whether you’re a large-scale organization or championing sustainability, there’s a category for you! With 13 categories in total, the Express & Star Business Awards continue to be the ultimate celebration of business success across Black Country and Staffordshire. This is your opportunity to shine, get recognized, and join the region's most prominent business leaders for an unforgettable evening of networking and celebration. Click the following link to enter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gWpPq5d8 🔑 Why Enter? Free & Easy: It’s quick and simple to submit your entry. Elevate Your Brand: Gain recognition and increase your business profile. Celebrate Success: Stand out at our prestigious awards night on June 5, 2025 at The Halls Wolverhampton. 🗓️ Deadline for Entries: March 28, 2025, 11:59 pm Don't miss your chance to showcase your success! Enter now and be part of the region’s most anticipated business awards! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gWpPq5d8 Sponsored by: voestalpine Metsec plc, Wombourne Windows, MNA Digital, Collins Aerospace, Gough Group, Richardson, Higgs LLP, Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology - Dudley, Crowe UK, Compass Group UK & Ireland #ESBA25 #ExpressAndStarBusinessAwards #LargeBusinessOfTheYear #SustainabilityAward #BusinessExcellence #Awards2025 #BlackCountry #Staffordshire #BusinessRecognition #Innovation

🔊Following the incredible success of our 2023 and 2024 local business events, we’re thrilled to bring them back for 2025! 💡Join hundreds of local business owners at one of our FREE one hour presentations packed with proven ideas and strategies to help you attract more customers and grow your business in today’s competitive digital world. 📅Seats are limited for events happening across the region in Wolverhampton, Dudley and Cannock w/c 17th March 2025. 🏃♀️Don’t miss out - reserve your seat today! ☎Contact Alison Norton on 07384499411 for further information and session times or 📨alison.norton@jpress.co.uk

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Express & Star Business Awards 2025! Entries are now open in 13 categories including two exciting new categories for this year ·      Young Business of the Year ·    Small to Medium Sized Business ·      Large Business of the Year (new for 2025) ·      Family Business of the Year ·      Growth and Innovation  ·      Manufacturing Champion ·      Sustainability Award (new for 2025) ·      Apprentice of the Year ·      Employee Wellness Excellence ·      Retail, Hospitality and Leisure ·  Employee of the Year  ·      Business Person of the Year ·      Business of the Year These awards serve as the pinnacle of recognition for innovation, achievement, and excellence across the diverse commercial landscape of our region. They honor exceptional businesses while driving a dynamic campaign that celebrates success stories, highlights best practices, and inspires the entire community. It's free and simple to enter, and with a range of diverse categories, there is something for everyone. Simply visit https://lnkd.in/gWpPq5d8 to view the criteria and fill in the form. The journey culminates in a dazzling awards night at The Halls Wolverhampton on Thursday, June 5, 2025, where the finest finalists, esteemed sponsors, and prominent figures from the business and civic world will gather for an unforgettable evening of celebration, networking, and recognition. Our amazing sponsors this year (without whom none of this would be possible) include: Compass Group UK & Ireland, MNA Digital, Gough Group, Collins Aerospace, Richardson, Higgs LLP, Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology - Dudley, Crowe UK For any queries regarding the event please email sinead.cardwell@nationalworld.co.uk #ESBA25 #BusinessAwards #BlackCountryBusinesses ##ExcellenceInBusiness #Awards2025

🔊Following the incredible success of our 2023 and 2024 local business events, we’re thrilled to bring them back for 2025! 💡Join hundreds of local business owners at one of our FREE one hour presentations packed with proven ideas and strategies to help you attract more customers and grow your business in today’s competitive digital world.  📅Seats are limited for events happening across the region in Wolverhampton, Dudley and Cannock w/c 17th March 2025. 🏃♀️Don’t miss out - reserve your seat today!  ☎Contact Alison Norton on 07384499411 for further information and session times or 📨alison.norton@jpress.co.uk

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