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15th October 2018

SmartGo is Finalist at Smarter Travel Awards 2018

Leicester-founded national workplace travel network scheme nominated for Best Smarter Travel Innovation Award at national industry awards

15th October 2018

Autumn Budget is make or break moment for Chancellor, say small firm

FSB is calling on the Chancellor Philip Hammond to make good on his claim that “the Conservative Party is, and always will be, the party of business” in its Autumn Budget submission published today.

15th October 2018

Notts freight firm adds seven employees to growing team

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE’S fastest-growing mid-sized company*, Baxter Freight, has further bolstered its team through the appointment of seven new employees.

15th October 2018

Let's get quizzical!

Russells' quiz will see fundraising reach sky high

15th October 2018

Ramsey’s Cooks Up A Stir With 150K Renovation

A Nottingham based kitchen and bathroom showroom, which previously housed the 1926 Rolls Royce Primrose from the hit TV show, The Darling Buds of May, has undergone a 150K renovation as it enters its 47th year in business.

15th October 2018

Leicestershire property solicitor celebrates 30 years of practising law

A specialist in property law at Leicestershire solicitors Bray & Bray is celebrating her 30th year as a practising solicitor. She also joins the company in commemorating another milestone - 125 years of service in 2018.

15th October 2018

Nottingham company shortlisted for Leicestershire's leading property and construction awards

Two schemes built by Nottingham-based construction specialist Stepnell have been shortlisted for the ProCon Leicestershire Awards 2018, which showcase the region’s best property and construction projects.

15th October 2018

Birmingham shoes a sellout success to empower women

A Birmingham shoemaker, who has been recognised as a leading light in the footwear industry, has seen her latest collection sell out before even hitting the shelves.

15th October 2018

OrderWise Showcases Innovative Robotics Technology

Adding to an already impressive year for turnover, awards and new staff, specialist software provider OrderWise is showing no signs of slowing down. The company is now showcasing its developing robotics technology, which it plans to launch next year.

13th October 2018

Find Angus Lift Trucks Limited on Stand T9 at Love Business EXPO

12th October 2018

New college apprenticeship moves leaders up

West Nottinghamshire College is helping to create managers of the future for the UK’s leading motor dealer franchise with a new professional diploma.

12th October 2018

Brexit countdown stimulates investments in semi-permanent buildings

With many businesses working on contingency plans for the possible outcomes and impacts of Brexit in March 2019, temporary buildings provide a great option.

12th October 2018

Learning to be a Future Leader

Professionals from across the East Midlands spent yesterday (10 October) learning about the Army’s approach to leadership through a series of presentations, discussions and practical challenges held at Chetwynd Barracks in Nottinghamshire.

12th October 2018

Property Presentation Firm ‘Not ‘Horsing’ Around As It Celebrates Third Birthday

A Derbyshire based property presentation company, which was started by accident in 2012, is now celebrating its third birthday.

12th October 2018

Triple funding win for counselling hub

Counsellors in Lincoln, are celebrating three successful funding bids – adding a boost of nearly £75,000 for the Naomi Watkins Counselling Hub (NWCH)!

12th October 2018

Restructure and Rebrand for Cowens

Two of the East Midlands’ leading financial services companies have announced they are restructuring to become unified under one brand. Chartered Insurance Broker, Cowens Survival Capability and Chartered Financial Planners, Cowens Financial Architects, w

12th October 2018

Howes Percival rounds off 20th anniversary celebrations with school visit to National Space Centre

Howes Percival's Leicester office has rounded off a year-long series of celebrations, fundraising events and volunteering activities to mark its 20th year in the city by taking two local school groups for a day out at the National Space Centre.

12th October 2018

Stepnell named a Top 10 construction company to work for in UK

Construction specialist Stepnell, which has an office in Nottingham, has been voted one the UK’s top 10 best companies to work for at the Construction Week - Construction Enquirer Awards (8-12 October).

12th October 2018

East Midlands lawyers in legal 500 Hall of Fame

TWO leading lawyers from East Midlands-based solicitors Nelsons have been recognised as being at the ‘pinnacle of their profession’ after entering the Legal 500’s prestigious Hall of Fame list.

12th October 2018

East Midlands house builder puts walking boots on for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

An East Midlands housebuilder took part in a charity walk for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and raised over £500.

11th October 2018

Stand B24 at Love Business EXPO has just been booked

11th October 2018

John joins Cummins Employment Solicitors

Leicestershire leading law firm Cummins Employment Solicitors has welcomed John Wood as its new associate.

11th October 2018

Purpose Media toasts ten years of success

A Derbyshire creative agency which has grown from a two-man start-up with zero assets to a £2m-turnover company employing 30 full-time members of staff is celebrating its first decade in business.

11th October 2018

Staff at leading developer raise £5,000 with mountain marathon challenge

Staff at leading developer Barratt Homes Northampton are celebrating after taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks and raising £5,126 for The Princes Trust as part of the Summit 60 challenge.

11th October 2018

Market Harborough letting agent wins gold at British Property Awards

Andrew Granger & Co’s lettings department in Market Harborough has been awarded gold at the British Property Awards, the only agency in the Harborough region to receive the award.

11th October 2018

Legal staff step out for mental health charity

Staff at a leading chain of Lincolnshire solicitors have put their best foot forward to raise over £2,000 in a gruelling charity walk.

11th October 2018

Mocha Marketing joins forces with Soft Touch Arts and Smith Partnership to bring back popular networking event

Enderby-based marketing agency Mocha Marketing is collaborating with Leicester charity Soft Touch Arts and solicitor firm Smith Partnership to bring back ‘New Walk Network’; a free, informal business networking event held at Soft Touch Arts, on New Walk.

11th October 2018

Fit-out specialist adds new workspace designer to growing team

Award-winning commercial fit-out and workspace specialist, Butler & Willow, has appointed another impressive workspace designer by the name of Catherine Lee to its talent line-up.

11th October 2018

Rilmac Raise Money for ARCA Charity Week

Rilmac supports ARCA Charity Week with the big zip line challenge

11th October 2018

East Midlands event specialist on tour with three of the biggest names in music

The work of Derbyshire-based health & safety event experts Harrier has been in the spotlight during the summer event season. The Castle Donington company has brought years of event management and health & safety expertise to the much-anticipated Jay-Z and

11th October 2018

Ward breathes new life into Ilkeston’s Albion Leisure Centre

Midlands-based metal recycling and waste management specialist, Ward, has opened its third Ilkeston site this week at a former leisure centre, following a £1million refurbishment.

11th October 2018

BioCity hosts Ada Lovelace Day to inspire the next generation of female STEM scientists

Forty-five girls who are students at three Nottingham high schools took part in an Ada Lovelace Day event at leading life sciences incubator, BioCity Nottingham, to learn about the opportunities of a career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathemat

10th October 2018

Pattonair listed in prestigious Sunday Times index of fast-growing businesses

Derby-based aerospace and defence supply chain service provider Pattonair is one of the UK’s fastest-growing medium-sized businesses, according to the Sunday Times.

10th October 2018

Awards unveiled as community urged to vote for their favourite town business

Town artist creates unique awards for Burton’s only business awards voted by the general public to celebrate independent stores, services and businesses.

10th October 2018

Wildgoose racks up nearly £40m in new orders

Derbyshire based Wildgoose Construction is celebrating after winning almost £40m worth of contracts and boosting the numbers in its workforce

10th October 2018

Local charity Footprints CEC confirms GB Paralympian Richard Whitehead MBE as its newest patron

Sneinton-based charity Footprints CEC, the city’s only Conductive Education Centre, is delighted to announce world record holder and paralympian, Richard Whitehead MBE, as its newest patron.

10th October 2018

Imago Venues shortlisted for two prestigious hospitality awards

Loughborough University’s conference, hotel and events brand, Imago Venues, has been shortlisted for Best Team and Most Innovative Business Partner in the 2018 Leicestershire Promotions Tourism and Hospitality Awards.

10th October 2018

Leicester Animal Aid names Barrie Stephen as new Charity Ambassador

Leicester Animal Aid, one of the county's best loved animal rescue charities, has named local businessman and celebrity hairdresser Barrie Stephen as their new ambassador.

10th October 2018

Hinckley pupils WizeUp to cash thanks to Hinckley & Rugby

More than 160 teenagers at Hinckley Academy explored the realities of managing their money in a day of financial education sponsored by Hinckley & Rugby Building Society.

10th October 2018

Recognition for East Midlands Civil Engineers

Three East Midlands civil engineers were presented with prestigious industry awards by the Institution of Civil Engineers’ President, Lord Robert Mair, at a recent ceremony held at the institution’s London headquarters.

10th October 2018

Free Cyber Security Seminar will give valuable advice to businesses

Companies concerned about the rising threat of cyber-attacks on their business can attend a Cyber Security Seminar in Leicester, organised by accountants Newby Castleman, explaining how best to protect themselves.

9th October 2018

CSL Business Machines Ltd have just booked Stand B1 at Love Business EXPO

9th October 2018

Marianne Lindsay joins Shorts' Radius team

Shorts are delighted to announce the appointment of Research and Development tax reliefs expert, Marianne Lindsay.

9th October 2018

Kings of Curry return home triumphant for second year

The Ashiana Indian Restaurant near Newark has been named Best in Nottinghamshire for the second year running in the prestigious Asian food awards, the Curry Life Awards.

9th October 2018

Birchwood Price Tools announces new owners in significant sale

On 1st October 2018, Birchwood Price Tools (BPT) changed ownership, having been sold by Travis Perkins PLC to tools supplier and distributor Toolstream Limited.

9th October 2018

HR firm is ambitious for growth

Lincoln HR specialists are celebrating a “capital” expansion move and the recruitment of three highly-qualified personnel.

9th October 2018

Willmott Dixon teams club together to raise £20,000 for The Matt Hampson Foundation

Aspiring golfers from Willmott Dixon swapped safety boots for golf shoes as they put their skills to the test over 18 holes at a charity golf day in support of the Matt Hampson Foundation.

8th October 2018

Coalville manufacturer secures £110,000 investment

Zeeko, a Leicestershire-based manufacturer, has received £110,000 from Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF).

8th October 2018

Winners of the fbe East Midlands Awards 2018 revealed

A project to breathe new life into almost 200 19th Century Grade II listed properties and encourage community engagement in the area has been crowned the winner at the fbe East Midlands Awards 2018.

8th October 2018

Innes England raise five-figure sum for Guide Dog Charity

AN award-winning commercial property agency is celebrating the life-changing work of Guide Dogs UK by handing over a cheque for over £4,000 in Guide Dogs Week (6 October to 14 October 2018)

8th October 2018

Leading Northamptonshire developer raises more than £30,000 for Alzheimer's Society

Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has raised more than £30,700 for its chosen charity of the year the Alzheimer’s Society.

8th October 2018

Union Jack Club, London Waterloo - Great new venue for RISK’s NEBOSH Courses

East Midlands based specialist safety management training company, RISK has relocated its London based NEBOSH courses to the Union Jack Club directly opposite Waterloo Station.

5th October 2018