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18th March 2024

Fluid Ideas creates drive-in Derby studio to rival London and Manchester

Creative agency Fluid Ideas has unveiled the latest phase of its expansion – a drive-in studio for filming, photography, recording and events.
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15th March 2024

First Response Finance Nominated for ‘Best Car Finance Provider’ Award for a Fourth Consecutive Time

First Response Finance, the vehicle finance company with offices in Nottingham, Leigh, and Glasgow, has been nominated in the line-up for ‘Best Car Finance Provider’ in this year’s Consumer Credit Awards.
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14th March 2024

Embassy Luncheon Invitation - 27th March 2024

The Kuku Embassy Luncheons are open to all
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13th March 2024

Forthcoming Connect Receptions

Connect Receptions - March/April 24
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12th March 2024

Successful Ratby Shared Ownership development comes to a close

Platform Home Ownership has announced the conclusion of a successful Shared Ownership development in Ratby, in partnership with Miller Homes.
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12th March 2024

WILLSHEE’S TURNS 40!

Burton-based Willshee’s Waste & Recycling is celebrating its 40th anniversary as the company hits £35million turnover and continues its trajectory of 20% year-on-year growth for the 10th consecutive year.
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12th March 2024

Croots Farm Shop celebrates British Pie Award accolade

Popular Derbyshire farm shop Croots is celebrating winning an award at the annual British Pie Awards.
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11th March 2024

World-class athletes to join 1,000 runners signed-up for SportsShoes.com inaugural Podium Festival on March 16 in Leicester

World-class athletes will feature alongside 1,000 runners at SportsShoes.com’s inaugural Podium Festival, a community running and brand exhibition event being held on March 16 at New College, Leicester.
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11th March 2024

NOTTINGHAM BUSINESSES BACKING YOUNG CREATIVES

The closing date for entries of this year’s Nottingham Young Creative Awards is fast approaching on 15 March 2024 and business leaders in the city are encouraging young people to get involved.
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8th March 2024

Pall-Ex Challenges Industry To Do More For Women in Logistics

The CEO of Leicestershire-based Pall-Ex Group is calling on the logistics industry to create more career opportunities for women and support their professional development in a heavily male-dominated sector.
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7th March 2024

Construction Company Expands At Oberoi Business Hub

A Derby company, which specialises in refurbishing social housing properties across the East Midlands, has expanded into larger serviced offices at Oberoi Business Hub in Pride Park in line with its growing customer base.
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6th March 2024

DERBY TRANSPORT BUSINESS COLLECTS NATIONAL LOGISTICS AWARD

Viking Transport Ltd has collected an award for its contribution to the logistics industry.
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6th March 2024

STEM projects for Midlands kids could scoop National Grid cash

Inspiring more young people from marginalised and economically-deprived backgrounds in the Midlands about technology, science and engineering is the aim of a new community funding offer.
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29th February 2024

Global mark of excellence awarded to Nottingham Business School

Nottingham Business School (NBS) has once again achieved a global mark of excellence which recognises its dedication to providing a personalised experience for all its students, its connections with industry partners, and its commitment to ethics, respons
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29th February 2024

Umbrella revealed as Derbion’s new charity partner

Derby’s growing retail and leisure destination, Derbion, has announced local children and young people’s charity, Umbrella, as its new charity partner for 2024 as part of its ‘Derbion Cares’ initiative.
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28th February 2024

MORLEY HAYES HEAD CHEF HONOURED BY HIGH SHERIFF OF DERBYSHIRE

Nigel Stuart, head chef at Morley Hayes, has been honoured by the High Sheriff of Derbyshire for 30 years of service.
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28th February 2024

Gifting company Colleague Box sees huge rise in businesses celebrating employee milestones

A CORPORATE gifting company has seen a rise in businesses celebrating employee milestones after data revealed that the first three months of a year is when most people look for a new job.
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28th February 2024

Budget needs to improve cashflow, protect jobs and incentivise growth in small businesses

Budget needs to improve cashflow, protect jobs and incentivise growth in small businesses
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28th February 2024

ANOKI DERBY CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Leading fine dining restaurant, Anoki, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special event for more than 80 members of the local business community.
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28th February 2024

Banks Mining hits million tonne landmark at Nottingham Gypsum mine

Banks Mining has hit a major production landmark at the UK’s largest gypsum mine after just over two years on site.
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27th February 2024

NTU launches programme to support female entrepreneurs

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has launched ‘Female Founders Club’ (FFC) – a fully funded programme to support female business founders across Nottinghamshire and the Midlands.
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27th February 2024

The Furniture Makers’ Company welcomes Whitemeadow Furniture as a corporate member

Long-established upholstery manufacturer Whitemeadow Furniture is the latest business to join the ranks of The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, as a corporate member.
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26th February 2024

BIDs back Derby businesses on tackling retail crime

City centre businesses are being supported in their efforts to tackle retail crime and anti-social behaviour by Derby’s two Business Improvement Districts (BID’s), Derby Cathedral Quarter BID and St Peters Quarter BID.
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26th February 2024

Growth mode for engineering design company

Starting 2024 with a bang, Bennett Engineering Design Solutions Limited, which is in its 25th year of trading, is pleased to announce two new appointments.
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23rd February 2024

Loft Self Storage successfully launch business in Hucknall!

Loft Self Storage is now open! We are pleased to announce the recent opening of the family owned self storage facility in Hucknall, Portland Road, has got off to a very successful start! 
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23rd February 2024

Leicester scheme for better pubs and clubs wins national award

The first year of Leicester's Best Bar None scheme secured the 'Best New Scheme' award at the national Best Bar None awards, hosted at the House of Commons this week.
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22nd February 2024

Team Nottingham returns to Cannes with public sector backing

A Coalition of regional and national businesses have been given the private sector seal of approval to fly the flag for Nottingham at the world’s largest property investment event. 
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22nd February 2024

Connect Receptions - March 2024

Connect Receptions - March 2024
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22nd February 2024

National Accolade For DHP Family’s Live Event Talent

One of DHP Family’s young event professionals who began working behind the bar at The Bodega has been recognised in the stand out class of next gen talent for the live event industry.
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22nd February 2024

Nottinghamshire retailer takes stand against retail crime

The number of incidents of violence and abuse in retail environment has skyrocketed, according to national data
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22nd February 2024

East Midlands Chamber Director to join Devolution Shadow Board

David Williams, a non-executive Director of East Midlands Chamber and chair of Geldards LLP is set to join the Shadow Board of the new East Midlands Combined Authority as Interim Business Representative.
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21st February 2024

A celebration of a lifetime: Luxury Rutland hotel unveils county’s largest indoor event space for ‘unforgettable’ celebrations and events

A luxury Rutland hotel has officially opened the doors to the county’s largest indoor events space, with a seating capacity of 500.
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21st February 2024

Leicester-Based EarthSense Partners with Al Murabit to Bring Air Quality Monitoring to Oil & Gas Industry in Iraq

EarthSense, the air quality expert, has today announced a distribution agreement with Al Murabit Company, a leader in supplying the oil and gas industry in Iraq.
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21st February 2024

Imago Venues partners with Harrison in £4m transformation of Burleigh Court Hotel & Conference Centre

East Midlands' leading venue brand reveals refurbishment plans for its flagship venue - Burleigh Court
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21st February 2024

Social media training offered for entrepreneurs at Nottingham 'Netwalk'

Small business owners from across East Midlands are being given the opportunity to advance their use of social media and marketing, as well as expand their connections at a themed ‘netwalking’ event hosted by Small Business Britain and BT.
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21st February 2024

Spin-out raises £7.5m to develop novel treatment for blocked arteries

IsomAb - a University of Nottingham spin-out pioneering a new treatment for diabetics at risk of amputation - has raised £7.5m (US$9.4m) in a funding round led by Broadview Ventures and backed by MEIF Proof of Concept & Early Stage Fund, which is managed
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21st February 2024

Hortons’ Estate Ltd acquires 207,000 sq ft industrial unit near Derby

Independent property company, Hortons’ Estate Ltd, has completed a deal for a vacant 207,000 sq ft industrial/warehouse unit at an established commercial park in the East Midlands.
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21st February 2024

Darren Messias celebrates 35 years with KH Hair

Darren’s journey from apprentice to group managing director
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16th February 2024

East Midlands-based property consultancies celebrate Investors in People success

Gateley Smithers Purslow (GSP) and Gateley RJA, both part of professional services group Gateley, are celebrating after being awarded platinum and gold status of the Investors in People (IIP) We invest in people accreditation.
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15th February 2024

Pall-Ex Group launches two-hour delivery windows on all consignments

A year in the making, Pall-Ex Group’s ETA software brings artificial intelligence into the world of freight distribution to provide its customers with a two-hour delivery window for its palletised freight.
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15th February 2024

Nottingham businesses benefiting from a return to pre-Brexit transit times

Following the fourth anniversary of Britain’s departure from the European Union  road freight operator Europa Road, based at Colwick Quays Business Park has successfully returned to offering guaranteed pre-Brexit delivery times across Europe.
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15th February 2024

NET RAISES OVER £11,500 FOR NOTTINGHAM COMMUNITY GROUPS

NOTTINGHAM Express Transit (NET) has completed a successful 12 months of support for local community groups, charities and initiatives, with a total of £11,573 in funds raised.
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14th February 2024

Sustainable Design Community Assembles for Leadership and Innovation Summit at De Montfort University

The sustainable design community is gearing up for a standout one-day design and manufacturing leadership and innovation summit created by Sustainability ROX.
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14th February 2024

Revolutionary microstructural imaging system created in Nottingham set for global use

A revolutionary microscopy technique, invented at the University of Nottingham, which can image the microscopic elasticity of engineering materials is set for global use after being adopted by US company Coherent Photon Imaging (CPI).
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13th February 2024

WilSon Energy Helps Double the Size of Wick’s Community Heating Scheme

Midlands-based WilSon Energy, a leading provider of fully integrated heating, metering, pre-payment and billing and bureau services for residential homes and commercial developments, has helped to reduce fuel costs for tenants and boost sustainability by
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13th February 2024

Local businesses grow into new spaces at Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre

Two Chesterfield-based companies have expanded into larger offices at the Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre – after growing their businesses over the last year.
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13th February 2024

Green Energy Demand Drives Expansion at Geo Green Power

Renewable energy experts Geo Green Power have moved to new head office premises at Bradmore Business Park, Nottingham, thanks to rapid growth in demand for its green energy solutions which is expected to see the business double in size by 2025.
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12th February 2024

BDO Midlands advises on over £1.5 billion deal value in 2023

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has advised on 40 deals in the Midlands in 2023, with a combined value of £1.68 billion. More than a third of all BDO’s activity in the region (36%) involved private equity.
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12th February 2024

Northern-based Hauliers JD Commercials and Wynwood Logistics Claim Prestigious Industry Awards

Leicestershire-based Wynwood Logistics received the Pall-Ex Regional Operational Excellence Award for the North and Stoke-on-Trent-based haulier JD Commercials were presented with the Fortec Operational Excellence Award at an exclusive ceremony held by Pa
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10th February 2024

Budding designers to work with top fashion brand

Second year commercial design students at West Nottinghamshire College have kick-started a live project with a top fashion brand following a fact-finding visit to Manchester.
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9th February 2024

Ed Sheeran takes centre stage at Shopping Centre owned by Nottingham developer

Ed Sheeran has made an overnight appearance at a shopping centre owned by Nottingham developer, ALB Group. 
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9th February 2024

Pall-Ex Group celebrates another year of excellence

Leading distribution provider Pall-Ex Group celebrated another successful year with a glamorous event for its employees, UK network members and European partners.
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8th February 2024

Duo bring fresh approach to East Mids recruitment

Experienced recruiters Dom Syalon and Jo Eaton who have worked in the sector for four decades are to set up their own company Eaton Syalon.
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8th February 2024

Leicestershire's rising starts illuminate the future of apprenticeships in housebuilding

In light of National Apprenticeship Week (5th to 11th February), Leicestershire developer David Wilson Homes has shared the journeys of two promising apprentices.
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8th February 2024

The Printers Loughborough, Celebrating 40 Years in Business.

The Printers Loughborough, a family-run printing company, are proud to celebrate 40 years of Business in Leicestershire.
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8th February 2024

PAB Business Insights Survey: Navigating Language & Cultural Challenges

As your brand and business grows and reaches people from all over the world, knowing how to talk and connect with people from various cultures is key to doing well.
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7th February 2024

SMB College Group Presents ‘How Embracing AI in Education Can Generate Your Future Workforce’ at Love Business!

At this year’s Love Business Expo, SMB College Group are excited be running a bookable session titled ‘How Embracing AI in Education Can Generate Your Future Workforce’.
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7th February 2024

A showcase of leading lights from the arts to feature at ‘Expo’

Experts in the creative arts industries will be bringing their knowledge and expertise at a day of talks and seminars at West Nottinghamshire College’s Create Expo later this month.  
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7th February 2024

Southwell family-run estate agency celebrates 70 years of generational success

Nottinghamshire family-run estate agency, Gascoines is celebrating its 70th anniversary, having served the property market in Southwell and surrounding areas since 7 February 1954.
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7th February 2024

Vaillant and Derby College welcome the UK's FIRST Low Carbon Tech Apprentices

Marking a UK first - and helping address the need to attract many more apprentices into this growing field - Vaillant is delighted to be supporting the inaugural cohort of Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices (LCHTA) accredited with the King’s Standa
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7th February 2024

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY OUTLINES VISION FOR GROWTH WITH STRATEGIC APPOINTMENTS AND BRAND REFRESH

One of the Midlands’ leading technical consultancies has announced a bold vision for the future by strengthening its board of directors and unveiling a new brand identity.
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7th February 2024

UK firm ignites huge interest with unique electrical fire suppression device

The supplier of a ground-breaking fire suppression device the size of a Kit-Kat could be poised to help extinguish the second-most common cause of fires in the UK.
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6th February 2024

KUKU Connect Receptions - February 24

KUKU Connect Receptions - February 24
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6th February 2024

GROWTH GLIMMERS FROM EAST MIDLANDS SMES AS THEY ADAPT RECRUITMENT APPROACH TO COUNTER COST-OF-LIVING PRESSURES

A new report into the skills and recruitment challenges of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in East Midlands reveals that businesses plan to invest in their workforces by upskilling and recruiting through technical education, to plug skills gaps
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6th February 2024

Midlands businesses struggle to hire apprentices – BDO finds

Mid-sized businesses in the Midlands would like to hire more apprentices but do not have sufficient resources or guidance to do so, according to new data from accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO.
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6th February 2024

Ventola Projects Embarks on USA Roadtrip

Ventola Projects, a leading international supplier of cutting-edge lighting and technology solutions, is gearing up for its expansion by heading to America to visit new and existing clients, as well as to check out current projects that are underway.  
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6th February 2024

Faster Britain goes on tour! Taking gigabit full fibre on the road. Climb on Board at the Love Business Expo

Measuring more than 44ft in length and 15 tonnes in weight, a new member of the Faster Britain family will be revealed this week in Leicestershire. The bus will be parked up for the day this years Love Business expo on the 15th February
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6th February 2024

‘HATCH’ AT DERBION! DERBION OFFERS LOCAL BUSINESSES THE CHANCE TO WIN A RENT-FREE STORE

Derbion has revealed that its popular retail initiative that provides small businesses the opportunity to win free retail space, Hatch, has returned.
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6th February 2024

Derby Comedy Club celebrates 5th birthday with bonus shows!

The Derby Comedy Club, hosted at the Derby Conference Centre, turns 5 in 2024 and is celebrating with a jam packed year, with extra shows and comedians!
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5th February 2024

Nimbus Disability Office Move Reflects Innovative Growth

Derby-based Nimbus Disability has moved to new offices in Sir Frank Whittle Road, opposite Derbyshire County Cricket Ground, to pave the way for future expansion.
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5th February 2024

SureScreen Scientifics scales up B2B health testing solutions on new website amid NeoVos triumph.

SureScreen Scientifics is delighted to announce the launch of its new B2B website, SureScreen Scientifics for Health, showcasing an array of affordable health testing solutions.
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5th February 2024

East Midlands-based property consultancies celebrate Investors in People success

Gateley Smithers Purslow (GSP) and Gateley RJA, both part of professional services group Gateley, are celebrating after being awarded platinum and gold status of the Investors in People (IIP) We invest in people accreditation.
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5th February 2024

Auctioneer set to invest £15million in West Midlands with the acquisition of 20-acre super site.

John Pye Auctions has acquired a new site in Birmingham, which is set to become the largest auction sales space in Europe and create over 200 jobs.
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5th February 2024

Inspiring the next generation of engineers as children create innovative solutions which make a difference

Unique project marks National Engineers Week as it hopes to inspire youngsters to learn about the world of engineering while creating 3D products to make a difference in their lives.
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5th February 2024

Husband and wife team celebrate first anniversary of thriving IT consultancy

Husband and wife team Stephen and Leila Souch are celebrating the first anniversary of the launch of their business, 3RS IT Solutions.
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5th February 2024

Former Apprentices Launch and Grow Nottingham Financial Planning Business

Nottingham based wealth management company Stephen Eve Financial Planning has helped over 70 clients since its inception in 2022 and now manages £25m of client funds.
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1st February 2024

WILLSHEE’S LAUNCHES NATIONAL BROKERING SERVICE

East Midlands based Willshee’s has launched a national brokering service as the company looks to expand its growing business across the UK.
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1st February 2024

Leicester metalwork firm makes bold apprenticeship commitment

Leicester-based metalwork firm, ADS Laser Cutting, has outlined plans to take on at least three new apprentices in the coming months, with a view to extending this to five. 
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1st February 2024

Innovative App Provides Additional Security For Local Charity

Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has piloted a new on-demand security service for its support workers and outreach teams.
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1st February 2024

Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% - but Chamber hopes cuts could be on the horizon

East Midlands Chamber hopes interest rate cuts could be coming this spring or summer after the Bank of England decided to maintain UK rates at 5.25% as part of its ongoing commitment to curb inflation.
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31st January 2024

Employers and their NTU apprentices discuss the benefits of apprenticeships as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024

As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (5-11 February), NTU is running events for both employers and individuals considering apprenticeships.
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31st January 2024

Shakespeare Martineau corporate team supports £4.6 billion in deals

The corporate and banking teams at law firm Shakespeare Martineau have supported a record-breaking £4.6bn worth of deals during 2023, including more than a quarter of a billion pounds’-worth of deals in the East Midlands alone.
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31st January 2024

Derby IT firm honoured to make shortlist of the Bett Awards 2024

THE founder of a leading IT firm that specialises in education says he is ‘proud’ to have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. 
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31st January 2024

Study to decarbonise East Midlands Airport “takes off”

A decarbonisation study looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities toward achieving zero carbon emissions at airports is now under way.
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31st January 2024

House of Commons launch for sixth Ladies First Awards celebrating inspirational achievers

A prestigious event at London’s House of Commons this week marked the launch of a national awards campaign to celebrate some the country’s most inspirational female achievers.
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30th January 2024

PKF Smith Cooper Systems Wins Prestigious Sage Award

Derby-based Sage Business Partner, PKF Smith Cooper Systems, has been named Sage’s Customer Success Partner of the Year at Sage’s annual conference in Telford.
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30th January 2024

Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024

Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024: 5-16 February 2024
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30th January 2024

Work starts on Major New UK Tech Learning Hub at Loughborough College

Work has started on a new Institute of Technology (IoT) building at Loughborough College, advancing the East Midlands as a major tech learning hub.
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30th January 2024

Chesterfield firms to find out more about East Midlands devolution plans at town’s largest annual business conference

Organisations in Chesterfield are invited to hear from the first mayoral candidates in the running for the new East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA).
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29th January 2024

Institute of Technology issues STEM Challenge to Lincolnshire schools

Year 9 students will be tasked with building an automatic sorting machine for robotic production lines in the STEM Challenge
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29th January 2024

KH Hair celebrates as Arnold stylist is chosen for top industry mentoring programme

The team at KH Hair in Arnold is celebrating after stylist, Amelia Krasinski, was awarded a place on The Fellowship for British Hairdressing's ‘Project Colour’ mentoring programme.
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29th January 2024

FSB National Chair to launch Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024

The National Chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) will provide the keynote at the launch of Leicestershire Innovation Festival 2024.
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26th January 2024

Leicestershire agency shortlisted in multiple top national industry awards

In one day, AE - a full-service events and marketing agency based in Leicester with an international portfolio of clients received the news that it had notched up three finalist places in two different national industry awards. 
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25th January 2024

SMB College Group is Blasting to the Future with Love Business, Sponsoring the VIP Lounge for the Second Year Running!

SMB College Group are excited to be attending this year’s 2024 Love Business Expo on Thursday 15th February, where they’ll be exhibiting and sponsoring the VIP Lounge!
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24th January 2024

Date Set for Crucial Mayoral Debate in Nottingham

The business network Nottingham Partners, which champions the region and forms part of Notts’ wider place marketing organisation Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, will host a crucial debate between the three mayoral candidates standing for the new
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24th January 2024

Trio of client successes herald the perfect start to 2024 for The Dairy

The Dairy Creative Agency is enjoying a positive start to 2024, with the news that the Nottingham-based agency has secured partnerships with three new clients.
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