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West Midlands Business Festival

Scaling Smarter: Insights from the Bank of England & Kings Awards Winner Bowers and Jones Ltd

12 February 2026 | 08:00 to 11:00
Location: Molineux Stadium - WV1, Warterloo Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4QR

Leadership & Managerial Development

An exclusive morning with senior insight from the Bank of England, practical business perspectives and growth strategies from leading experts:

  • Glynn Jones – Bank of England The UK economy, interest rates and what policy decisions mean for growing firms.
  • Martin Levermore CBE – Deputy Lieutenant West Midlands, & CEO of Medical Devices Technology International Growth, innovation and the Kings Award for Enterprise experience.
  • Jane Somerville – Director, Bowers & Jones Practical steps and considerations for scaling businesses.
  • Eamonn O’Connor – Innovation Growth Specialist Support and strategies to drive innovation led growth.

What to expect:

  • High level economic insight from the Bank of England.
  • Real world scaling strategies from award winning leaders.
  • Actionable ideas to support your next stage of growth.
  • Complimentary breakfast and valuable networking opportunities.

This event is invitation only - if you would like to request a place please email: jeff.marlow@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Sorry, this event is now fully booked!


Location

Molineux Stadium - WV1, Warterloo Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4QR