Projecting a powerful voice and a positive image of the West Midlands is vital to the longterm economic prosperity of the region. Current perceptions of the region are varied. We know from research that those who experience the region become positive advocates for it – but there are many who continue to hold outdated notions of what our region has to offer.

We need to address this and a strong and shared evidence base is a crucial element of this work. Successful regions are those capable of understanding and articulating their strengths.

Advantage West Midlands seeks to harness the voices of business and individuals across the region into a single powerful force capable of sharing this knowledge with the wider world. Our goal is to use our region's networks to reposition the West Midlands in the minds of those, across Europe and beyond, who have the ability to contribute to our region's long term economic prosperity.

 

Engaging with Europe

Engaging with Europe

Europe plays an important part in the development of the West Midlands Region.

Evidence base for policy

Improving evidence base for policy

Successful regions are able to understand and articulate the factors that are influencing their development.

Marketing the region

Marketing the region

The regional marketing strategy emphasises the importance of all partners and stakeholders working together to create a cohesive, consistent voice.

Regional Marketing Board

Regional Marketing Board

The Regional Marketing Board was appointed in the summer of 2008 in response to the actions set out in Connecting to Success, and is chaired by Professor Michael Clarke.

Your Advantage West Midlands contact

For more information, please contact the Communications Team on 0121 380 3500