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Ian Austin: How Advantage West Midlands really did help the region Mar 31 2012

As Advantage West Midlands prepares to close its doors, Minister for the West Midlands Ian Austin explains why he is so proud of its legacyRead

West Midlands councils fear missing out on £185m EU development cash Jan 12 2012

The West Midlands risks losing up to £185 million in European funding earmarked to boost the economy and bring jobs to the region, councils have warned.Read

AWM staff taken on by HCA to help sell off region's development land Sep 30 2011

Ten members of staff from Advantage West Midlands have transferred to the Homes and Communities Agency as work continues to find buyers for its giant land bank.Read

Labour considers reviving regional development agencies Sep 29 2011

Labour could bring back the West Midlands regional development agency, Shadow Business Secretary John Denham has revealed.Read

Return of car production lined up for Browns Lane in Coventry Sep 02 2011

The historic former Browns Lane home of Jaguar is set to see car production again after CPP Global Holdings Ltd signed an exclusive agreement with the owners of the Coventry site.Read

Advantage West Midlands pays out £3.3m to 87 axed staff Jul 22 2011

Scrapped quango Advantage West Midlands was forced to shell out £3.3 million last year to employees being made jobless ahead of its final demise.Read

AWM sees New Street station development as its legacy to Birmingham Jul 22 2011

Advantage West Midlands’ accounts highlight the redevelopment of Birmingham’s New Street Station as its swansong that will be enjoyed by the region long after its abolition.Read

West Midlands firms land London 2012 Olympics contracts worth £500m Jul 21 2011

Companies from the West Midlands have smashed through the £500 million barrier in the race to win contracts for the 2012 Olympics.Read

£22m of AWM cash left to help growing firms Jun 24 2011

One of the region’s biggest investors of Advantage West Midlands’ cash still has £22 million to invest, meaning local firms will continue to benefit from the quango long after its demiseRead

Sainsbury's supermarket plan gets planning permission at Longbridge site Jun 24 2011

Plans for a Sainsbury’s supermarket, public park, hotel, shops and offices on the former MG Rover site at Longbridge have been given enthusiastic backing by Birmingham planners.Read

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