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It started with a business event in the East Midlands and has grown to a movement which engages people who Love Business and pulls together all the organisations who can help businesses of any size. Love Business News is a powerful B2B marketing and publicity platform which can get your brand in front of thousands of senior business leaders, executives and decision-makers across the region.

Networking & Events

24 March 2023

Network for Local Business Weekly Breakfast Meeting

Time: 7:00am - 8:30am
Where: Thringstone
25 March 2023

BNI Ausum BNI Ausum

Time: 9:45am - 11:45am
Where: South Normanton
27 March 2023
27 March 2023

BNI Advantage Derby Business Networking Breakfast

Time: 7:00am - 9:00am
Where: Derby
27 March 2023

BNI Genesis Syston

Time: 6:45am - 8:45am
Where: East Goscote
27 March 2023

BNI Two Valleys (Ilkeston)

Time: 7:00am - 10:00am
Where: Long Eaton
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23rd March 2023

Baby support charity receives £1,500 donation from Northamptonshire Homebuilder

Baby Basics Northampton, a charity which specialises in helping the new mums with essentials for their new babies and themselves in Northamptonshire, has received a £1,500 donation from David Wilson Homes to assist with its work.
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23rd March 2023

How to survive and thrive in business 2023: 18 April, Morningside Arena, 8.00am-3.30pm

Leicestershire SMEs are invited to a free one-day conference to learn about reducing costs, energy use and recruiting more effectively.
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23rd March 2023

Michael Smith Switchgear wins seventh consecutive international safety award

Michael Smith Switchgear has won gold for the seventh consecutive year for prioritising the health and safety of team members and customers.
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23rd March 2023

Pioneering students at Derby College Group lead exciting new media programme

A team of students from Derby College Group have been spearheading an innovative programme that aims to educate young people about fake news and how to spot it.
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22nd March 2023

HR expert’s course will give managers and business owners the tools they need to lead their teams with confidence

Nurturing and developing the skills of the next generation of business owners and managers is the aim of a new leadership and management course being led by Ena HR and Training.
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22nd March 2023

NBS launches global project to help ESG-driven businesses become more profitable

A team of world-leading experts in business transformation are teaming up to empower environmental, social and governance (ESG) driven businesses to thrive more by making sustainability even more profitable through a global project funded by the British C
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22nd March 2023

Shed Grounds Maintenance Ltd invests in Wellbeing for all Employees.

Shed Grounds Maintenance, a leading company in the grounds maintenance industry, has announced the launch of a new Employee Wellness Program designed to help their team lead a happy and balanced life.
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22nd March 2023

RAPID TRANSACTION CREATES NEW HUB TO BRING HISTORY TO LIFE!

A commercial deal completed by award-winning Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultancy, Wells McFarlane in just 17 days has secured a new hub in Melton Mowbray for historical re-enactment company, UP AN’ AT ‘EM! HISTORY.
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22nd March 2023

Hop into Spring in Notts with a jam-packed Easter line-up!

As Spring begins to bloom, Visit Nottinghamshire, the tourism board for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, has rounded up some of the best Easter activities for families and individuals to enjoy in the region. From egg hunts to workshops, skating sessions to
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22nd March 2023

Allison Homes appoints Operations Director to lead creation of new East Midlands region

Allison Homes has appointed Karl Edwards as its Operations Director for its newly created East Midlands region, covering Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
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22nd March 2023

Derby College Group welcomes the Great British Railways Headquarters announcement

There was great excitement as Derby College Group’s flagship technical and professional skills college, The Roundhouse, took centre stage for the announcement of Derby as the home of the Great British Railways (GBR) headquarters.
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22nd March 2023

Micrometric Celebrates 40 Years of Laser Material Processing

Lincoln-based manufacturing firm Micrometric is continuing to lead the way in micro laser manufacturing and multi-process services during its 40th year of business.
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21st March 2023

First Affordable homes handed over on former Rolls Royce site

Derby Homes has teamed up with Keepmoat Homes to deliver affordable homes on the former Rolls Royce site which once built engines for the iconic Spitfire plane, used during World War II.
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21st March 2023

Derbyshire science company marks more than a century of long service awards at first ceremony since Covid

More than a century of hard work has been marked by a Derbyshire-based science company which has held its first long service awards since pre-Covid.
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21st March 2023

SMB College Group Alumnus, Jennifer Greene, Stars in Show at Melton Theatre!

This April Women in Rock is coming to Melton Theatre, starring SMB College Group alumnus Jennifer Greene!
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21st March 2023

Lincolnshire Manufacturer in the running for National Business Award.

Family firm Make An Entrance, the Lincoln based entrance matting manufacturer has been shortlisted for a prestigious business award.
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21st March 2023

Local sustainability specialist on the move, as business continues to boom

Local sustainability specialist, Clean Air Power, has opened a new technology centre.
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21st March 2023

BPR Medical tops Midlands awards for net zero NHS technology

Mansfield-based BPR Medical has won the Outstanding Achievement Award for its nitrous oxide conversion unit at the prestigious Medilink Midlands Business Awards.
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21st March 2023

Burton's Russell Roof Tiles Team Loses Weighty Amount for Local Charities

Staff at Burton based pitched roof tile manufacturer, Russell Roof Tiles, have surpassed their weight loss target raising over £2,000 for local causes in the process.
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21st March 2023

Space Park Leicester celebrates first of its kind drone launch

Engineers at Space Park Leicester are celebrating the launch of a drone uniquely equipped with ‘ground-breaking’ AI equipment for use in spacecraft.
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21st March 2023

The Alternative Board Derby & East Midlands are launching a new Build to Sell Peer Networking Board in Early 2023

The newly created peer network board will support business owners to build value in their business with the aim to exit within 2-4 years
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21st March 2023

Renato Software Ltd acquires Improve Productions Ltd

The UK’s leading provider of safeguarding and class monitoring software has acquired online training platform Improve Productions Ltd – with plans for “substantial growth”.
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21st March 2023

Bringing Great British Railways HQ to Derby ‘cements its position as national centre of rail industry’, says East Midlands Chamber

Commenting on the Department for Transport’s announcement today (21 March) that Derby will be home to the new Great British Railways HQ, East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles said: “This is fantastic news for Derby, cementing the city’s posi
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21st March 2023

Leicester goes all-electric with new bus depot thanks to Government funding boost

People across Leicester will enjoy greener, smoother and more reliable journeys as an extra 18 UK-made electric buses are rolled out thanks to £2.9 million in Government investment.
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21st March 2023

Comment from Midlands Connect CEO Maria Machancoses on GBR HQ Announcement

Comment from Midlands Connect CEO Maria Machancoses on GBR HQ Announcement
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21st March 2023

One-day courses for animal lovers

Members of the public can join West Nottinghamshire College’s animal care tutors over the coming months to study on Saturday animal wellbeing courses at the college’s specialist animal unit.
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21st March 2023

Local sustainability specialist on the move, as business continues to boom

Local sustainability specialist, Clean Air Power, has opened a new technology centre. The company, whose client list has included Ford, DHL and Mercedes, will now base its technical development at the DigiJet Technical Centre in Old Dalby Business Park.
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21st March 2023

Royal visit for Cosy Direct after Award Win

AWARD-WINNING company Cosy welcomed royalty as the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester visited their Derbyshire headquarters.
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20th March 2023

New venue, more staff and an ambitious plan to grow further – why the future is Briight

A GROWING Derby business that has undergone a huge transformation over the last 12 months says it wants to ‘push people locally to be more ambitious through their marketing’ after working on a national campaign with a leading sausage maker. 
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20th March 2023

Interior design consultancy delivers MAB’s new Derby HQ

Interior design consultancy, Office Principles North, has handed over the new state-of-the-art headquarters of the UK’s leading mortgage intermediary brand, Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB). 
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20th March 2023

SMB College Group Senior Leadership participate in CEO Sleepout to raise money to fight homelessness

SMB College Group are participating in the CEO Sleepout to help raise awareness for the vitally important cause of tackling homelessness, and to fundraise for the brilliant work done by the charity and our partners at The Leicester Tigers Foundation.
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20th March 2023

Law firm welcomes local professionals for opening of new Wolds office

Wilkin Chapman’s new Louth office is officially open for business.
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20th March 2023

Director of award-winning marketing agency delivers workshop on social media and mental health to Derbyshire school pupils

YOUNG people at a Derbyshire secondary school have been learning how to manage their social media and mental health, and how they can play a part in societal change towards attitudes around platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
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20th March 2023

Winners of the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2023 announced

The prestigious awards were held in the historic surroundings of the Great Hall at the University of Birmingham and celebrated by over 220 guests from across the life sciences and professional services sectors.
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20th March 2023

VICTORIA CENTRE MARKS GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY

To mark Global Recycling Day (18 March), Nottingham’s Victoria Centre has revealed just how much waste the centre collects, and how much their retailers recycled in 2022.
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20th March 2023

Nottingham developer digs deep to help ice skating team’s world championship bid

ALB Group has donated £5k towards the Nottingham-based British Synchronized Ice Skating team after it appealed for funds to attend the World Championships in the US later this month.
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20th March 2023

Free places for 200 SMEs at Growth Hub ‘cost-of-business’ expo

The expo, which is provided through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), takes place at the Morningside Arena, in Leicester, from 8am to 3.30pm on Tuesday 18 April 2023.
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20th March 2023

SureScreen Scientifics gears up for a busy Spring for its eDNA testing service

An East Midlands science firm has taken on five new members of staff as it prepares for its busiest-ever Spring, thanks to an anticipated increase in demand for forensic tests from ecologists working to protect Britain’s most endangered wildlife. >
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17th March 2023

UK PENSIONS: WHAT THE SPRING BUDGET CHANGES MEAN FOR YOU

The Chancellor has announced a raft of changes to pension savings as part of the UK government’s initiative to get people back into work or keep them working longer.
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17th March 2023

Upcoming midlands tipi venue opens doors this Spring.

A magical Leicestershire based tipi wedding venue is opening its doors this Spring, inviting all brides and grooms to come and say hello at their latest open day.
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17th March 2023

It All Adds Up: Rutland Hall Hotel Sees Expansion to Finance Team

Rutland Hall Hotel has made a positive start to 2023 by welcoming a new addition to the finance team, Chloe Dustan, who joins as Assistant Financial Controller.
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17th March 2023

Not your typical school day – local housebuilder helps build construction talent

Students from a nearby college were invited to attend a special careers event at a Leicestershire housing development.
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17th March 2023

PICK EVERARD RELOCATES DERBY OFFICE TO SADLER BRIDGE STUDIOS

Leading independent property, construction, and infrastructure consultancy Pick Everard has relocated its Derby operation to Sadler Bridge Studios, part of the Connect Derby portfolio of managed workspaces.
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17th March 2023

Primary school pupils teaching others how to communicate using British Sign Language as UK celebrates BSL Week

YOUNGSTERS at one of the most multi-cultural primary schools in Derby have been sharing their knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) in a bid to help others have a better understanding of hearing loss.
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17th March 2023

NELSONS BAGS SIX-WEEK DEAL FOR PRE-LOVED FASHION RETAILER

A FLAGSHIP store for charity fashion retailer White Rose, has been successfully secured and opened for business in less than six weeks thanks to a deal by leading East Midlands law firm, Nelsons.
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16th March 2023

Ron Brooks Mansfield Showroom Undergoes Major Refurbishment

Ron Brooks Toyota are absolutely delighted that the recent showroom refurbishment at their Mansfield dealership is now complete and looks fantastic!
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16th March 2023

Oberoi Foundation Marks International Women’s Month With Charity Support

A community-based organisation in the West Midlands, which supports women who have experienced domestic abuse, honour-based violence and forced marriage, has received vital funding from a charitable foundation set up by Derby-based entrepreneur Kavita Obe
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16th March 2023

Multi award winning venue claims first sustainability award

A well-established Leicestershire based conference and wedding venue is celebrating ten years, over 1,000 marriages and a milestone in their sustainability journey. 
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16th March 2023

New director over the moon with promotion at IDT

Ilkeston-based managed IT services specialist, IDT, has promoted one of its longest-serving staff members to Director.
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16th March 2023

Charity organisers are calling on Leicester’s leaders to spend a night outside

CEO Sleepout, a national initiative aiming to raise vital funds and awareness of the growing issue of homelessness, is coming to Leicester for the first time ever.
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16th March 2023

Chesterfield reveals ambition to increase visitor economy by £32 million

Ahead of English Tourism Week 2023 (17 – 23 March), Chesterfield has announced its bold ambition to increase the value of its visitor economy by 20% by 2030.
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16th March 2023

Response to Spring Budget from the Greater Lincolnshire LEP

There were some positive announcements for Greater Lincolnshire in today’s Spring Budget speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt.
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16th March 2023

Spring Budget offers ‘small nudges’ in the right direction but fails to excite, says East Midlands Chamber

This Budget, delivered against a backdrop that wasn’t as gloomy as some feared six months ago, provided small nudges in the right direction but was found lacking when it came to setting us on course towards an ambitious vision for the UK economy.
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15th March 2023

Nottinghamshire County Council: City and county council leaders in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire welcome Investment Zone announcement

The chancellor has said that 12 new Investment Zones will be created across the UK, including one in the East Midlands, as part of today’s budget announcement.
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15th March 2023

Spring budget: 'scepticism' from Nottingham tax director that immediate concerns addressed

BUDGET MEASURES TARGET THE WRONG BUSINESSES AT THE WRONG TIME, SAYS NOTTINGHAM TAX EXPERT
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15th March 2023

EAST MIDLANDS TECH SPECIALISTS JOIN EXCLUSIVE APPLE COMMUNITY

Northampton based, Public Sector specialists Kingsfield IT has announced it has joined the Apple Consultants Network (ACN).
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15th March 2023

Spring Budget “leaves SMEs to fend for themselves”, says East Midlands tax expert

The Spring Budget is a resounding disappointment for SMEs across the East Midlands and the UK. 
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15th March 2023

Weduc launches a new version of its app to increase parental engagement

Loughborough-based school software provider, Weduc, has today announced a complete redesign of its all-in-one parent app to increase parental engagement across UK schools and simplify the challenges of communication between families and educational instit
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15th March 2023

BDO Midlands Budget comment

BDO Midlands Budget comment
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