On 5 February 2026, Menfor Group was pleased to attend a West Midlands Business Festival event held at Calderfields Hotel Golf and Country Club.
The event brought together local businesses, leaders and stakeholders to discuss economic growth, regeneration and future opportunities across the region. Attendees heard from Councillor Adrian Andrew, who highlighted the importance of supporting local enterprise and strengthening the business community across the Walsall area.
An insightful presentation was also delivered by David Moore, outlining the Walsall Regeneration Programme. He shared the long term vision for the area, including planned investment, development priorities and the opportunities being created for both businesses and the wider community.
A key highlight of the event was hearing from Steve Smith, founder of Poundland, who shared his entrepreneurial journey and reflections on building a national brand. His honest and practical insights into leadership, growth and scaling a business were both inspiring and highly relevant for organisations looking to expand.
Events like this reinforce the value of collaboration across the West Midlands and highlight the positive momentum being created for ambitious businesses in the region. The day provided great conversations, strong connections and valuable takeaways for the Menfor Group team.