2nd October 2025

Wolverhampton Business

Thursday, 2 October 2025 - 31 minutes

Guests in this podcast are Sarah Moorhouse, Martyn Palfreyman and Simon Archer.

Sarah Moorhouse, chief executive of the Black Country of Commerce tells about the  ‘Magnificent Seven’ businesses who exemplify what is being achieved in the Black Country.

The Magnificent (Bostin’!) Seven: https://www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/campaigns-projects/bostin-business-hall-of-fame-/

Quarterly Economic Survey Reveal: https://www.blackcountrychamber.co.uk/events-training/09102025/black-country-qes-data-reveal-quarter-3/

Martyn Palfreyman outlines to us a ‘business of the heart’ - and how the Festival Community Hub in Sedgley is bringing people together.

www.festivalcomco.co.uk / info@festivalcomco.co.uk

Simon Archer explains the development from West Midlands magazines into WestMidsLife.com.

As mentioned on the show, I'll be joined by Lynn Pritchatt on Sunday morning at 11 to talk about the foundation in the name of her late partner, Mel Evans MBE. Here's the link to more information and the events you might wish to support https://melevansfoundation.org.uk

If you're a business in or around Wolverhampton and would like to be featured on the show and podcast, email presenter Chris Allen via chris@wcrfm.com - or call or message on 07956 30 30 37.

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

City of Wolverhampton Council: https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/business

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