News from April 2016 - Love Business East Midlands

29th April 2016

Magnificent May Madness at Lace Market Hotel

Treat your taste buds to a special serving of May Madness at Nottingham’s boutique Lace Market Hotel. Throughout the month of May, diners at the Hotel’s Merchants restaurant can indulge in a traditionally tempting Afternoon Tea for two or the newly launch

The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre

29th April 2016

A New Vision For Leading Midlands Recruitment Consultancy

Midlands-based recruitment consultancy Macildowie has kicked off the new financial year with a distinctive rebrand and website, to reflect the ambition of the businesses and its core values.

28th April 2016

PKF Hosts Professional Services Sector for Change Seminar

Professional advisors from across the Midlands joined Bank of England representative Alistair Cunningham and PKF Cooper Parry’s restructuring advisory team for a “Change” breakfast seminar to discuss the changing world of restructuring.

28th April 2016

Global Household Appliance Manufacturer Opens New Flagship HQ in West Midlands

A global household appliance developer and manufacturer with a €3billion annual turnover has opened its flagship UK head office in the West Midlands ahead of its latest global product launch in June.

28th April 2016

New support service launched for businesses in Derbyshire

A new service to help businesses in Derbyshire access the best possible advice to help them grow has been officially launched by the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership.

27th April 2016

Hod Save Our Brickies’ As Ian Takes To Westminster

A Derby brickwork boss has been invited to Westminster to showcase his apprentices to the Housing Minister MP's, and the UK’s leading house-builders on the future of Britain’s construction industry.

27th April 2016

Second contract awarded by East Riding of Yorkshire Council to J Tomlinson Ltd

Contractor J Tomlinson has been appointed for the second time by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on the organisation’s kitchen replacement contract.

26th April 2016

360Degrees Office Refurbishment Provides the Roots for Forest Holidays Future Growth

A major refurbishment by Derby-based workplace design consultancy 360Degrees has helped tourism brand Forest Holidays to ensure its Support Centre now looks as desirable as its famous luxury cabins.

26th April 2016

EMPO Exposes Property Conundrum With Expert Property Panel

Following monumental changes in the residential property lettings industry in the recent budget, Nottingham will be playing host to one of the biggest ‘Ask the Experts’ events at the East Midlands Landlord & Letting Agent Expo on 5 May.

26th April 2016

Boaters creating a buzz around Mercia Marina

Jane and Neil Wakeham have gathered boaters and lodge owners together at Mercia Marina in an effort to save the world.

25th April 2016

Actons promote property duo

Actons, the leading independent law firm in Nottingham, has announced the promotion of two key property lawyers which took effect from 1 April 2016.

25th April 2016

Farm open day at Croots Farm Shop

Derbyshire farm shop Croots will be throwing open the gates to the farm as part of a nationwide event to showcase British farming.

25th April 2016

Flint Bishop announces two new additions to its Partnership

Multi-award winning law firm, Flint Bishop Solicitors is pleased to welcome two new additions to its partnership, taking the total count to eighteen Partners across all disciplines.

22nd April 2016

PKF Cooper Parry to Host Seminar for Businesses Looking to Expand into the USA

Businesses looking to expand into the USA are invited to a half-day seminar hosted by PKF Cooper Parry to find out how to make a successful transition into the US market.

22nd April 2016

London Stock Exchange Success for Town and Country Petfoods

Town and Country Petfoods has been named one of the country’s most inspiring businesses by the London Stock Exchange.

21st April 2016

36 Retailers Go Head-to-Head in 2016 Chesterfield Retail Awards

Eight retailers are set to defend nine titles at this year’s 2016 Chesterfield Retail Awards. They join a total of 36 of the town’s retailers who have been shortlisted across 17 categories in the prestigious awards organised by Destination Chesterfield.

21st April 2016

Nottingham Insurance Institute puts Cyber Crime in the Dock

Nottingham Insurance Institute has brought together a unique team from businesses across the East Midlands to stage a special mock insurance trial at The Galleries of Justice, on 3rd May.

21st April 2016

Dragon boat teams stick their oars in for Rainbows Hospice!

With just a few months to go until the annual Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge places are still available for budding paddlers.

20th April 2016

MD Peter Westermans of Westermans International Honoured At Top Industry Awards

A special merit Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to MD Peter Westermans of Westermans International, in recognition of his lifetime contribution of his outstanding business significance within the welding industry.

20th April 2016

New Miller Homes Sales Team Drives Housebuilder Forward

Miller Homes Midlands has had a successful start to the year, selling out four developments and launching four new sites.

20th April 2016

Ashfield Homes resident receives ‘thank you’ vouchers from J Tomlinson

Ashfield Homes resident Michelle Polglase was one very satisfied customer after receiving an unexpected bonus when she filled in her customer satisfaction survey following work carried out at her home by J Tomlinson.

19th April 2016

Exciting partnership opens up Irish market for Grahame Gardner

A leading Leicester-based UK uniform provider is looking to further expand its operation in Ireland thanks to an exciting deal with a major Irish distributor.

18th April 2016

Ferdinand Bilstein Automotive Specialist Motor Into Markham Vale

A deal between Henry Boot Developments, Derbyshire County Council and Ferdinand Bilstein UK (FBUK), involving the development and sale of a 224,966 sq.ft distribution centre at Markham Vale, has gone unconditional.

18th April 2016

Andrew 'Springs' Into Action To Drive Breedon's Expansion

Following an initial financial investment, a Nottingham entrepreneur is now investing more of his valuable time in a directorship position at Breedon Electrical Services in a bid to help the business grow.

18th April 2016

Growing Nottingham’s Energy Sector

Nottingham City Council’s domestic solar panel programme has teamed up with local companies Robin Hood Energy and EkkoSense to further develop the energy sector in Nottingham.

18th April 2016

Foster Industrial Shines Bright at Welding Awards

Celebrating its 130th birthday this year, Shepshed based Foster Industrial has been crowned Best Welding Distributor at the prestigious Welding World Awards.

15th April 2016

Plan and prepare for pension Auto-Enrolment at accountancy firm seminars

Newby Castleman (Financial Services) Ltd is helping local small and medium sized businesses get a better understanding of pension Auto-Enrolment this spring by hosting a number of seminars at it's office on Regent Road in Leicester.

15th April 2016

PKF Cooper Parry Encourage Local Businesses to Sign-up for Charity Fun Run

Midlands-based PFK Cooper Parry is urging the local business community to throw its support behind a series of four charity fun runs to raise funds for bereaved families across the region.

14th April 2016

Free workshop for first-time employers

Entrepreneurs in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire who are ready to grow their business are invited to attend a free workshop for advice on first-time employment.

14th April 2016

Business Expansion Hauls in Top of the Range Truck!

As a result of recent business wins and growth within the company, Alfreton based Richford Motors has invested £180k in two new top of the range recovery vehicles.

13th April 2016

A Barrel Full at Cock & Hoop

The Cock and Hoop continues to make its mark on the Nottingham pub scene as a top craft ale destination, as it launches its very first Brewery Weekend 29th April to 1st May - a date for every beer-lover’s diary. The weekend will be the ideal opportunity t

13th April 2016

Sundial Venues Achieve Gold Accreditation for Customer Service

Sundial Group's two meeting venues, Highgate House in Northamptonshire and Woodside in Warwickshire have both received ‘VenueVerdict's Gold Standard Accreditation' for Q1 by BDRC Continental, the UK's largest independent research consultancy.

13th April 2016

Retail Assist has the best Managed Service Desk in the world!

Retail Assist wins ‘Best Managed Service Desk’ at the Service Desk Institute Awards 2016

13th April 2016

Students supported by contractor J Tomlinson in partnership with Ashfield Homes and Ashfield District Council

Youngsters are being given support into the world of work as part of a number of community initiatives being undertaken by contractor J Tomlinson in Sutton-in-Ashfield.

12th April 2016

Parrot shop proprietors tweeting about winging their way to new premises

THE owners of a business that specialises in selling parrots and associated items are getting ready to spread their wings to a new habitat.

12th April 2016

EMPO Expo Welcomes ‘Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away’ Star To Nottingham

Celebrity High Court Enforcement Officer, Paul Bohill from the hit Channel 5 show ‘Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away’ will be exhibiting at the East Midlands Landlord & Letting Agent Expo on Thursday 5 May 2016.

12th April 2016

Mewar Haveli To Build Primary School In Nepal

A popular Indian restaurant in Nottingham has hosted a fine dining charity dinner to raise £1260, which will be used to build a primary school for the victims of the Nepal earthquake.

11th April 2016

Arriva welcomes Leicester bus lane report

Arriva has welcomed the findings of a review into the effectiveness bus lanes across in use across Leicester, which showed they had been successful in improving journey times and reliability for bus users

8th April 2016

Town’s manufacturing businesses called on to make their voice heard at free event

Representatives from manufacturing and engineering businesses in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire are being invited to have their voice heard at the Chesterfield Manufacturing Forum on 28 April.

7th April 2016

New Birmingham Office Boosts Axon Moore's National Offering

Leading financial recruitment specialists Axon Moore www.axonmoore.com have launched a new Birmingham city centre office in a strategic move to further strengthen the firm’s Midlands operation and underpin its activities nationwide.

7th April 2016

Pizza base producer Deli Conti joins cream of the crop at food event

Nottingham-based artisan dough ball and pizza base producer Deli Conti will be showcasing its range at the UK’s largest food and drink trade fair later this month.

7th April 2016

Quiss Technology deliver structured support

Managed IT services specialist Quiss Technology has signed a support deal with CET Structures Ltd, a leading provider of services to the infrastructure, civil engineering, construction, property and insurance industries.

6th April 2016

Nottingham City Council builds on award-winning public solar carport initiative

Nottingham City Council has expanded its capacity to generate green energy with a further solar carport installation at the Ken Martin Leisure Centre.

6th April 2016

Time to move forward for British Horological Institute plan

A team of experts has been assembled to spearhead the creation of a national Centre for Horology at Upton Hall, near Newark.

5th April 2016

Expansion at Markham Vale company

The first company to invest at Markham Vale, Industrial Ancillaries have recently reached a milestone by expanding their premises following receipt of planning permission in 2015. Industrial Ancillaries has just completed work on their new extension and

5th April 2016

Global High Growth Expands Again With Tim Sutton

Global High Growth has expanded its team for the second time this year, with Tim Sutton joining the business coaching service.

4th April 2016

Charity Hits Ball Out Of The park With Latest Event

Nottingham played host to a glittering line up of premiership footballers and a Michelin Star chef on Saturday to raise over £30,000 for The Harley Jae Trust.

4th April 2016

Be aware of audit threshold changes, warns Newby Castleman

Following the Government’s announcement to increase the audit threshold to its maximum level, leading firm of Chartered Accountants, Newby Castleman is warning small and medium-sized businesses to be mindful of the changes and the complexities they are li

4th April 2016

April 2016 Welcome back to Nottingham for Orange tree head chef

Chef Ian Martin has returned to his roots in Nottingham and is back in the kitchen he helped to establish more than 12 years ago when he became the first head chef at the Orange tree pub in the city.

1st April 2016

Spatial Global launches extensively updated and expanded website

Castle Donington-based international freight, mail and e-commerce specialist, Spatial Global Limited, has a smart new corporate website at www.spatialglobal.com.

1st April 2016

Sunrise Eggs - sunny side up for Leicestershire egg producer

Sunrise Poultry Farms farm has been able to increase its production and profitability after investing in new machinery.

1st April 2016

Russell Scanlan Awarded Chartered Status

Nottingham’s largest independent insurance broker, Russell Scanlan, has been awarded prestigious Chartered status by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) – one of only 2 in Nottingham and a handful in the region.

1st April 2016

Peshwari Property Hots Up In Nottingham

Nottingham played host to one of the biggest property events of the year today, as five local businesses collaborated to make industry knowledge and networking more accessible than ever before.

1st April 2016

Team Growth At Town And Country Petfoods

More and more pet owners are feeding their cats and dogs HiLife so to meet that growing demand and remain at the forefront of product innovation, Town and Country Petfoods is creating two new roles.