8th January 2026
Black Country Business
Thursday, 8 January 2026 - 28 minutes
Guests in this podcast are Jeff Marlow, Jay Patel, Emma Rushton and Paul Briggs
Jeff Marlow and Jay Patel of the City of Wolverhampton Council tell all about what's coming along at the West Midlands Business Festival next month. The 2026 theme is growth without limits. Championing growth for all by unlocking opportunities and supporting ambitious businesses to succeed and scale.
To book on to an event go to - https://www.wmbf.co.uk/events/
Emma Rushton of Roseleigh Media PR outlines her support offer to those on the Social Media frontline and the chance of a free introductory workshop.
Paul Briggs of Dark Foundry number 8 tells us about his journey from the Armed Forces to being a Chandler, and the successful company he now runs with his partner Viki Smith.
https://www.facebook.com/Darkfoundryno.8
If you're a business serving people of the Black Country and would like to be featured on the show and podcast, email presenter Chris Allen via chris@wcrfm.com - or find him on Linked In (https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-allen-frsa-81030b34/).
Links for information, events and funding:
Black Country Chamber of Commerce: https://www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/events-training/
Business Growth West Midlands: https://www.businessgrowthwestmidlands.org.uk/events/
Access2Business: Access2Business.co.uk
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