News from July 2017 - Love Business East Midlands

The lack of Grade A office space in Nottingham has long been recognised as a challenge for the city, with vacant space now accounting for as little as only c.10 per cent of the total supply, while demand for quality office space is increasing as more and

18th July 2017

Focus Consultants’ role with Waterloo Housing Group continues

Work has begun on site to build 22 new affordable homes in Lincolnshire – the latest project that Focus Consultants has undertaken for Waterloo Housing Group.

17th July 2017

Nottingham’s Europa Accelerates Acquisition Ambitions

Following its most successful year to date, leading independent logistics operator Europa Worldwide Group which has a branch in Nottingham has officially announced it is on the acquisition trail.

17th July 2017

Investors in the Environment Central Region Annual awards 2017

The annual Investors in the Environment Awards - Central Region took place on Tuesday 11th July, at Doubletree by Hilton, in Nottingham.

17th July 2017

Young Entrepreneur Jet Sets to Canada for Development Mission

A young entrepreneur from Nottingham, who supplies the innovative Water-Gate flood barrier in the U.K, has visited the factory in Canada where it is manufactured to further build on his expert knowledge.

17th July 2017

Chamber responds to Low Pay Commission

In its response to the Low Pay Commission Consultation, the British Chambers of Commerce calls for a cautious approach to setting the National Living Wage (NLW) but one which will help low paid workers deal with the consequences of inflation without prici

14th July 2017

BEST RESULT YET AS FIVE KH HAIR SALONS GO THROUGH TO NATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS FINAL

An East Midlands salon group is celebrating after a record five of its hair salons were announced as finalists in the 2017 British Hairdressing Business Awards.

14th July 2017

Thomas Bow Constructs Fantastic Anniversary Celebration

CELEBRATING its 150th year in business, Nottingham-based Thomas Bow City Asphalt threw a big birthday bash to celebrate the milestone and raise money for the Lighthouse Club charity.

14th July 2017

Growth Hub Business Helpline Support Helps Staffordshire Firms Grow

A helpline set up to advise Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire businesses and help them grow is going from strength to strength.

14th July 2017

Deal Sheds Light on Historic Rugby Club's Future

A HISTORIC rugby club will benefit from the installation of flood lights, costing around £80,000.

14th July 2017

Regeneration is 'Food for Thought' at Willmott Dixon Lunch

LEICESTER’S dynamic renaissance was the subject of a property and construction event held in the city – with female leaders discussing its ambitious growth and future opportunities.

13th July 2017

J Tomlinson starts work on Midlands industrial and warehouse scheme

J Tomlinson has begun construction of a multimillion-pound speculative development of a range of industrial and warehouse units at a key Midlands site.

13th July 2017

CPMG Architects Promotes New Board Members

CPMG Architects has welcomed four new directors onto its board to support the firm’s next stage of growth following its management buy-out in 2011.

13th July 2017

Exciting New Era for Leicestershire Nurseries

Family owned nursery business announces purchase of three Leicestershire nurseries

12th July 2017

Focus Consultants awarded position on key national framework

Focus Consultants has been appointed on a major national framework to supply consultancy services in leisure, culture and tourism, as well as asset management and delivery.

12th July 2017

Central Foods celebrates its 21st birthday by being named in top 100

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has been named as one of the top 100 performing businesses in Northamptonshire for the first time.

12th July 2017

30 NOTTS CHILDREN TACKLE CAMPING, RETAIL AND TEAMWORK

12th July 2017

ACM Limited Transition to ISO 14001:2015

12th July 2017

Lucky Number Seven For Derby PR Agency

Derbyshire based Poppy PR has proved once again that it can cook up an industry storm- This time by adding Seven Bar and Restaurant to its list of clientele.

11th July 2017

Notts Shopping Centre Urge Shoppers to Take a Step in the Right Direction

INTU Broadmarsh has partnered with Nottingham-based charity Shoe Aid this month to collect shoes for those in need across Nottingham (7 July).

11th July 2017

DAVID WILSON HOMES SITE MANAGER ZOE NAMED AMONG THE BEST IN THE COUNTRY

David Wilson Homes East Midlands is celebrating after its Derbyshire site manager Zoe Rawlings achieved success in a top national competition to find the best building site managers in the country.

11th July 2017

Rock Fall celebrates 6 months of Amazon partnership

Rock Fall are the most widely specified safety footwear brand in the Construction Industry. The range is a key part of the approved list for a multitude of principal contractors and blue chip construction companies that include: Kier, Balfour Beatty, Bam

10th July 2017

Staffordshire businesses are forming partnerships thanks to the region’s largest business expo

Businesses across Staffordshire have forged successful partnerships as a result of the Let’s Do Business Expo.

10th July 2017

Could a Derby Internship boost your business?

Since launching in 2013, the Derby Internship Programme has successfully placed over 250 students and graduates with local employers to gain practical, paid work experience whilst supporting our local business community.

10th July 2017

Air-IT moves HQ to Interchange 25 Business Park

Award-winning Managed ICT Service Provider, Air-IT has relocated its headquarters to new 5,400 sq ft premises at Interchange 25 Business Park, Nottingham, owned by Hortons’ Estate Limited.

10th July 2017

International visit puts Arrow on course for Far Eastern expansion

One of the UK’s leading manufacturers of professional cleaning and maintenance chemicals received a Chinese seal of approval recently.

10th July 2017

Building society to make AGM donations

Earl Shilton Building Society is supporting two good causes by making a 40p donation for each vote cast at its upcoming AGM.

10th July 2017

AROUND £2M SET TO BE INVESTED IN MICKLEOVER THANKS TO NEW BARRATT AND DAVID WILSON HOMES DEVELOPMENT FOUR ACRES

Around £2 million pounds is set to be invested in and around the Derbyshire suburb of Mickleover thanks to a new development by housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes, Four Acres.

10th July 2017

EAST MIDLANDS SITE MANAGERS DO MILLER HOMES PROUD

10th July 2017

TWO SITE MANAGERS FROM REDROW HOMES EAST MIDLANDS RECOGNISED AT PRIDE IN THE JOB QUALITY AWARDS

Two site managers from Redrow Homes East Midlands have been recognised at the Pride in the Job Quality Awards 2017.

10th July 2017

Local MP marks Swindell & Pearson’s New Office Opening

10th July 2017

The RU Group Pass £400 Million Mark

Financial Services company now manages its highest amount of private wealth to date on behalf of its clients.

10th July 2017

BUYER RECEIVES 20% OFF DREAM APARTMENT THANKS TO BARRATT HOMES AND THE REDUCED COST APARTMENT SCHEME IN MILTON KEYNES

10th July 2017

Newby Castleman using the power of social media to support local cancer charity

Leading firm of chartered accountants, Newby Castleman, has thrown its support behind Leicestershire charity Hope Against Cancer, and is encouraging its Facebook fans and Twitter followers to do the same by donating 10p, at no cost to them, with the click

10th July 2017

Organisers and exhibitors revving up for town's popular transport extravaganza

PREPARATIONS are well advanced for a popular heritage and classic vehicle show that has become an established part of Ilkeston's annual social calendar.

7th July 2017

Incredible Bakery Expanding Northants Operation

SPECIALIST bakery, The Incredible Bakery Company, is set to increase its award-winning Northamptonshire operation thanks to funding from First Enterprise.

7th July 2017

Post-Election reaction: ‘New opportunities for businesses, but personal tax set to rise’

John Griffin is a Partner at leading accountancy firm Newby Castleman, with 30 years’ experience in the tax and finance sector. Here he shares his views on the outcome of the General Election and how Leicestershire’s businesses and entrepreneurs can shore

7th July 2017

Alpha Rail appointed on £8m Sheffield uni campus project

An £8m joint partnership project between the University of Sheffield and Sheffield City Council is taking place around the University’s City Centre Campus to enhance its appearance and improve safety for students, staff and the general public. The install

7th July 2017

Graduate who "hated maths" at school scoops national finance award

A high-flying housing association graduate who "hated maths" at school has scooped a top national finance award.

7th July 2017

Don’t Bottle It Up: HR Professionals Serve Up Free Advice

7th July 2017

Inshredible! Shredding company uses birthday party to raise money for charity

7th July 2017

First Thursday Club builds up to its 15th birthday bash

Construction industry networking group, First Thursday Club, is celebrating 15 years of bringing together building and property professionals with a birthday bash on 7th September 2017. The party, at Belgo on Weekday Cross, will see the membership group r

6th July 2017

House Builder Achieves 100% Recommendations at Eight Sites in Leicestershire

The customer care team at David Wilson Homes East Midlands is celebrating positive feedback from their customers at their sites across Leicestershire in the latest customer survey.

6th July 2017

'Tension For Tenants' Following New Bill Announcement

Government proposals to cap tenancy deposits to a maximum of one month’s rent, as announced in the Queen’s Speech, will bring major implications for tenants - according to Andrew Sanderson of AKS Residential.

6th July 2017

PALL-EX DELIVERS SUCCESS AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

Staff at Leicestershire-based Pall-Ex are celebrating after picking up a prestigious industry award. The European palletised freight specialist, owned by renowned entrepreneur Hilary Devey CBE, was named winner in the Team of the Year category at the

6th July 2017

Charles Alexander Distribution delighted to host suppliers at open day

The first ever supplier showcase at the newly refurbished Charles Alexander Distribution offices was a success as seven promotional product suppliers showed off their latest and greatest products to the distributor’s staff.

6th July 2017

WILLS AND PROBATE EXPERT JOINS LEICESTER LAW FIRM

SPECIALIST wills and probate solicitor Nadia Faki has joined the Leicester office of Nelsons Solicitors.

5th July 2017

Biomass boiler is a first for Bardon builders

Leading homebuilder Barratt Developments has installed a new, state-of-the-art biomass boiler at its furniture factory in Bardon, to reduce its operational costs and carbon footprint.

5th July 2017

Call for Students to Nominate Nottingham's Best Teachers

NOTTINGHAM shopping centre intu Victoria Centre is calling for students and parents to nominate outstanding teachers from schools across the city for an end-of-term treat.

5th July 2017

TUXFORD ACADEMY A-LEVEL STUDENTS RECOGNISED BY INTERNATIONAL FIRM OF ARCHITECTS

A CLASS of A-level students from Tuxford Academy near Newark has been recognised for its outstanding level of skill after rising to the challenge set by the Nottingham head-office of international architects Leonard Design.

5th July 2017

SCOTT CARSON CARRIES OUT JUSTIN SMITH ARCHITECTS’ OFFICIAL OPENING

Derby County and former England goalkeeper Scott Carson joined clients and local businesses at a special event to mark Justin Smith Architects’ 15th anniversary and the official opening of its new premises in the heart of Cathedral Quarter.

4th July 2017

SDL Group Named one of the Fastest Growing East Midland Firms

Property specialist SDL Group has been named one of the fastest growing businesses in the East Midlands, after seeing a 75 per cent uplift in profits over the past three years.

4th July 2017

Nottingham Company Steers Its Way to Success

Already enjoying a successful year award-winning Renault Truck distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) is now celebrating 40 years of business.

4th July 2017

35 Years Membership Recognised at Awards

Rachel Morley received a presentation on behalf of Spatial Global for their long service membership award from the East Midlands Chamber.

3rd July 2017

Retail specialist S4RB to bolster its workforce as demand grows

3rd July 2017

VIA’s city centre move puts firm in “good place for future expansion”