Intercity becomes Official Technology Partner for Black Country Chambers of Commerce

Technology is moving faster than ever, and for many businesses, that pace of change is as much a source of pressure as it is opportunity. From cyber security threats and AI adoption to digital transformation and operational resilience, organisations are under increasing pressure to make the right technology decisions while continuing to grow.

To help businesses in the region navigate that challenge, Charlie Blakemore and the team at Intercity have strengthened their commitment to the Black Country by becoming the official technology partner for the Black Country Chamber of Commerce's Business Club.

The partnership brings together two organisations with a shared ambition: helping Black Country businesses connect, collaborate and grow.

"The Black Country is an incredibly important region for us. Not only is it geographically close to our headquarters, but it's also home to many of the organisations and sectors we work closely with every day." Charlie Blakemore, CEO, Intercity

Why the Black Country Matters to Intercity

For Intercity, this announcement represents far more than a sponsorship agreement; it's the latest step in a long-standing regional commitment.

The business has continued to invest heavily across the Midlands, supporting organisations in sectors including housing, construction, manufacturing, education, charities and professional services. Intercity already works with well-known regional organisations including whg, YMCA Black Country Group and EH Smith, helping each of them use technology to improve resilience, efficiency and service delivery.

Helping Black Country Businesses Navigate Technology Change

Technology has become one of the biggest opportunities, and challenges, facing business leaders today. Many organisations understand they need to modernise, embrace AI and strengthen cyber security. The real challenge is knowing where technology can create meaningful business outcomes.

Through the new partnership, Intercity's specialists will share practical guidance, expertise and real-world experience to help Chamber members make more informed technology decisions. Support will span:

• Cyber security: protecting businesses from evolving threats
• Cloud services: building scalable, resilient infrastructure
• Digital transformation: modernising how organisations operate
• Modern workplace technologies: improving collaboration and productivity
• AI adoption: helping businesses understand where AI can add real value

"Managing and understanding technology is a critical enabler for organisations of every size. That's why we've chosen to become the technology partner for the Chamber's Business Club, giving members access to trusted expertise to help them tackle both today's technology challenges and tomorrow's opportunities." Charlie Blakemore

Part of a Wider Partnership Strategy

This announcement is also another example of Intercity's broader approach to partnerships across the UK. The business continues to invest in relationships that create genuine value for customers, colleagues and local communities, whether through chambers of commerce, industry bodies, education institutions, sporting organisations or customer communities. The objective is always the same: building long-term relationships that help organisations succeed.

Rather than simply providing technology services, Intercity increasingly focuses on bringing together expertise, networks and industry insight to help customers solve shared challenges. In fact, the relationship with the Black Country Chamber has already opened new doors, including Intercity becoming the official technology partner for Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.

That approach has been recognised by the Chamber itself.

"Intercity believes that relationships, not just contracts, are what make partnerships and business networks really work, and this is reflected in its increased involvement in the Chamber." Sean Jackson, Head of Membership, Black Country Chamber of Commerce

Since becoming a Gold Member in 2024, Intercity has become an active participant in the Chamber community, helping strengthen connections across the region and contributing to conversations around technology, innovation and growth.

Creating Real Value Through the Black Country Business Club

The Black Country Business Club is designed to create meaningful connections between business leaders and decision-makers. Built on the principle that people do business with people, the club provides a focused environment where members can develop relationships, explore opportunities and share experiences.

As official technology partner, Intercity will play an active role in shaping discussions and bringing practical expertise to the topics that matter most to local organisations.

"It gives the company the perfect opportunity to help shape conversations, bring people together and contribute its outstanding technology expertise on topics that really matter to local organisations. We both want the partnership to be built on genuine value." Sean Jackson

Investing in the Black Country's Future

At its core, this partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting economic growth across the Black Country and the wider Midlands region. At a time when organisations are navigating rapid technological change, trusted partnerships have never been more important. By combining local knowledge, business networks and technology expertise, Intercity and the Black Country Chamber of Commerce aim to help organisations embrace new opportunities with confidence.

As Charlie Blakemore concluded:

"Both Intercity and the Chamber are committed to working together to help drive economic growth and ensuring we continue to invest in the communities that make the Black Country such a great place to live and work."