Welcome to the August 2025 edition of the Coventry & Warwickshire Smart Region report. Analysis in this month’s report is based on intelligence from CW Growth Hub’s contacts with local businesses, alongside survey data, information, and other intelligence provided by Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council.
This month’s Spotlight reflects on how the unprecedented series of disruptions for businesses in recent years, including the Covid-19 pandemic, labour shortages, supply chain disruption, and energy crisis, have all impacted on the local, regional, and national economies. Section 4.2 highlights how, despite the current ‘mixed bag’ of economic and labour market indicators for the performance of the economy, the launch of a range of plans offer some opportunity to build a more resilient, adaptive and competitive local economy through the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, West Midlands Growth Plan, and the recently launched SME Business Plan.
Made Smarter is a national movement to drive growth amongst UK makers and advance the UK economy. Backed by world renowned businesses and the UK government, it will improve the development and adoption of emerging technologies. Making a real, everyday difference to people from the boardroom to the factory floor.
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