Midlands Growth Barometer

We have identified the top 50 fastest growing mid-market firms in each region of the Midlands and used this to create our growth barometer reports. Each report contains the top 50 list based on average turnover growth, as well as analysis of sectors, employment growth and in-depth interviews with business leaders and ambassadors from the region.

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