Around the Black Country Branch Area

The Black Country branch area includes the City of Wolverhampton and the towns of Dudley, Stourbridge, Walsall and West Bromwich and is the largest branch in the Staffordshire and West Midlands region. Although the area as a whole is known principally for its industrial manufacturing, each locality has its own specialities. Wolverhampton still has its traditional industries of transport, brewing, brick-making and metal-finishing, which is now joined by new businesses in distribution, food production and entertainment. Walsall is known for its locks and leather industry and is the largest Black Country town. Dudley can be described as the Midland's centre for small businesses as over 80% of companies in the town employ less than 20 people, mostly in the metal industry. Stourbridge has its famous crystal industry and West Bromwich is an important centre for engineering and iron foundries.

The Black Country Branch holds free member's evenings on the second Wednesday of each month, except August and December, at The Lodge, Wellington Road, Dudley. A free hot buffet is served from 6.30pm with the meeting commencing at 7.30pm. Speakers are invited to talk about a wide range of business issues at the meetings. Full details are found on the Meetings and Events page. Non-members and members from other branches are welcome to attend, please contact the Branch Secretary, Michelle McAullife (contact details below) or Karen Woolley (Regional Organiser) on Tel: 01332 517176 or Email should you wish to attend.

The Black Country Branch committee meets monthly, usually on the Monday following the monthly members meeting, and non-committee members are welcome to attend as observers.

Black Country

Regional Delegates