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29th September 2023

The Island Quarter launches new app giving points and cashback to customers

Nottingham leisure destination, The Island Quarter has launched a new app and rewards scheme to help customers get the most out of their visit to the popular site.
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28th September 2023

Morningside Arena Leicester to host Net Zero event

Morningside Arena Leicester is thrilled to host the “ICEAW East Midlands: Leicestershire, a Net Zero county by 2045” conference on November 30, 2023.
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28th September 2023

DCG celebrates outstanding success in the National Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)

Derby College Group (DCG) has been awarded Gold for Student Outcomes and Silver for Student Experience and Silver overall by the Teaching Excellence and Framework (TEF) panel of The Office for Students, who recognises excellent teaching in UK Higher Educa
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28th September 2023

HIGH PEAK MP COMMENDS AWARD-WINNING SITE MANAGER

Barratt Homes recently welcomed Member of Parliament for High Peak, Robert Largan, for a development tour with its award-winning team in Whaley Bridge.
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27th September 2023

HSL announces expanded audio-visual team as client portfolio continues to grow beyond healthcare sector

Following the launch of their East Midlands-based headquarters in early 2023, which reflected an investment of over £1.7m, and the appointment of their new Regional Director of Operations in GB Steve Leatherland, Hospital Services Limited (HSL) have confi
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27th September 2023

Lincolnshire harvest innovator roots for global aftermarket expert as new GM

CROP INSIGHTS tool HarvestEye has announced the appointment of Harry Tinson as its new general manager, bringing to the team expertise in global B2B sales from across the engineering and transport sectors.
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27th September 2023

Baker Hughes’ Druck to Offer Lifesaving CPR Training for its Employees and Partner with Local Schools to Help Create a Generation of Lifesavers

The Groby- based global technology company collaborates with Heartwize charity to roll out training for employees on resuscitation and use of defibrillators to help save lives
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26th September 2023

Two finalists in Great British Care Awards - East Midlands Region

West Bridgford based home care provider, PerCurra, has reached the regional finals in two categories of this year’s Great British Care Awards. The annual awards celebrate excellence across the care sector.
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26th September 2023

Big Changes to Nottingham-Based Bruton Knowles Executive Management Team

The Executive Management Team at leading national chartered surveying firm Bruton Knowles, has expanded following recent activity within the business. 
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26th September 2023

Jevean Barryclough from Leicester College wins national Entrepreneur of the Year award

Jevean Barryclough, a student in the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy (PJEA) at Leicester College, has been crowned Entrepreneur of the Year at the Peter Jones Foundation national awards.
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26th September 2023

Derby Homes Celebrates Ten Year Apprentice Anniversary

Derby Homes have just commemorated 10 years since the inception of Derby Homes' Apprenticeship Scheme, and the impact it has had on countless lives is truly inspiring.
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26th September 2023

Protrade celebrates 50 years in business

In that time, the family-run Derby company has established itself as one of the UK’s leading suppliers of premier power tools and accessories.
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25th September 2023

Local Healthcare Course Provider Boosts Otoscopy Training with New Hire

Meduc8ion, a leading healthcare course provider and business division of Hear4U & Healthscreen Ltd, has announced the appointment of Harriet Varney as the newest member of their team.
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25th September 2023

Mulberry Homes welcomes new trainee in Leicestershire as part of its academy initiative

Luxury housebuilder Mulberry Homes recently launched its new Mulberry Academy Initiative, which aims to develop talent in the construction industry by providing training and experience to those just getting started.
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25th September 2023

Sarina joins team at Michael Cummins

Specialist law firm Michael Cummins Employment Solicitors has welcomed Sarina Mahal as its new senior associate.
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23rd September 2023

Belmayne makes trio of administration appointments

Dronfield-based independent financial planners, Belmayne, are expanding their administration team to maintain service levels following continued growth.
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22nd September 2023

Lincoln law firm expands team with partner appointment

Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has further expanded its Lincoln team with the appointment of employment partner Danielle Lister.
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21st September 2023

Superyacht stalwarts Nigel Sherlock and Tom Campion join Savage Lighting

Savage Lighting, a specialist in the design and manufacture of custom high-end lighting solutions for luxury yachts across the world, has announced the appointment of two stalwarts of the superyacht industry to its growing team: Nigel Sherlock and Tom Cam
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21st September 2023

Loughborough Grammar School appoints its first female head

Helen Foster has been appointed as the new head of Loughborough Grammar School, becoming the first female head of the all-boys school in its 530 year history.
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21st September 2023

Conference to Discuss the Workforce of the Future

The workforce of the future will be the theme of this year’s Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership annual conference.
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21st September 2023

A wonderful welcome in the great outdoors

Animal care students from West Nottinghamshire College enjoyed a very warm welcome and induction to their course during a day out at a Nottinghamshire-based forest school.
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21st September 2023

Leanne Leslie of MAF Finance named winner of 2023 Women in Supply Chain Award

Leanne Leslie, a senior operations manager for MAF Finance Group (MAF) which is headquartered in Alfreton, has been named as one of the winners in this year’s Women in Supply Chain Awards.
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20th September 2023

BDO strengthens Midlands forensics team with senior hire

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has strengthened its Midlands team with the appointment of Georgina Connor.
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20th September 2023

Auctioneer Appoints Former Apprentice to Board

Nottingham headquartered national auction house, John Pye & Sons Ltd, has bolstered its senior team by appointing Trevor Palethorpe to its Board of Directors.
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20th September 2023

Forthcoming Connect Receptions for October 2023

Forthcoming Connect Receptions for October 2023
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19th September 2023

The Access Group expands management team

As part of its global growth strategy, The Access Group, one of the largest UK-headquartered providers of business management software for small and mid-sized organisations in the UK, Ireland, USA and Asia Pacific, has significantly expanded its managemen
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19th September 2023

SMB College Group Alumnus Debuts in The Lion King!

Performing Arts alumni, Joshua Lloyd, has made his debut as Scar in The Lion King!
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19th September 2023

Charity Event in Lincoln to Strengthen Community

Families in Lincolnshire can take part in craft workshops, storytelling and more in an upcoming community event. 
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19th September 2023

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner joins EMCRC Board

We’re delighted and honoured to announce that the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Angelique Foster, is joining our Governance Board.
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16th September 2023

New Skills Bootcamps Recruiting Learners

A new wave of Skills Bootcamps is available across Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland to help provide people with the skills that employers need.
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16th September 2023

Top award goes to Leicester doctor for innovative pain management clinic

Healand Clinic is led by Medical Director, Dr. Omar Babar - a Consultant in Emergency Medicine - who has a clinical team of experienced Senior Medical and Nursing professionals as well as psychotherapists and other Allied Health Professionals (AHP) on boa
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15th September 2023

Partner joins law firm to develop commercial IP offering in East Midlands and South Yorkshire

Leading full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau has welcomed partner Selina Hinchliffe to lead its East Midlands and South Yorkshire commercial intellectual property (IP) team.
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15th September 2023

New Coordinator Role Strengthens Minerals Matter Team

Minerals Matter, the cross-sector approach to future skills and succession planning for the mineral products industry, is strengthening its delivery team to drive forward the timely and effective development of industry careers interventions and the Miner
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15th September 2023

Criminal lawyer Andy adds experience to the ranks as he joins Smith Partnership

One of Derby’s most experienced criminal lawyers is looking forward to continuing to represent people in court after taking up a new position at East Midlands law firm Smith Partnership.
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14th September 2023

Derby bus engineer wins national skills award

trentbarton’s Derby depot Workshop Supervisor Harry Burns has been named the best in his field at a national bus industry skills challenge.
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14th September 2023

Binks Yard to host second pop up party for its summer finale

After the huge success of its iconic 10th anniversary Pop Up Party earlier this spring, canalside venue and entertainment space Binks Yard will be seeing off the summer in style, with its second Pop-Up event of the year.   
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14th September 2023

Propertyface2face networking group launches in Lincoln

PropertyFace2Face, a networking group for East Midlands-based property and construction professionals, is to launch its Curry Club lunch events in Lincoln.
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14th September 2023

Consultus launch new Graduate Scheme to harness grassroots talent

Net Zero Energy Consultancy, The Consultus International Group, has created its first-ever Graduate Scheme, taking on two new starters who commence their training schedules this week.
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14th September 2023

Alvaston mum is driving away with brand new car after scooping first prize in hospice car raffle

‘Shocked and amazed’ Joanne (Jo) Butler from Alvaston is driving away with a brand-new car worth £17,000 after winning first prize in the Treetops Hospice Summer Raffle.
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14th September 2023

BDO names new Head of Manufacturing in the Midlands

Accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP has named partner, Jonathan Lanes, as its new Head of Manufacturing in the Midlands. 
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14th September 2023

Growing Nottingham Wealth Management Company Appoints Trainee Paraplanner

Independent financial planning and wealth management specialists Stephen Eve Financial Planning is pleased to announce that it has bolstered its team with the appointment of Rav Jackson.
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14th September 2023

Lincoln lawyer shortlisted for Industry Champion Award

Fidelis Legal Services are delighted to announce that Helen Claydon, one of their directors and head of legal, has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Today’s Wills & Probate Industry Champion’ award.
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13th September 2023

Burton upon Trent apprentice helps Amazon mark major milestone

An apprentice from Burton-on-Trent has helped Amazon celebrate the 10th anniversary of its apprenticeship programme and is sharing his story in the hope of inspiring people in Burton-on-Trent to follow in his footsteps.
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13th September 2023

Leading property consultancy welcomes record number of graduates

A leading property consultancy has shown its commitment to the next generation of talent by welcoming a record number of graduates into the business.
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13th September 2023

Medilink Midlands Innovation Day preview

Medilink Midlands announces speaker line-up for annual life sciences innovation event
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12th September 2023

M-EC Development Technical Consultants Continues Its Growth Trajectory with Alex Bennett Taking the Helm as Managing Director and sole owner.

M-EC Development Technical Consultants, a leading name in the field of engineering and technical consulting, is undergoing a transformative change.
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12th September 2023

Binks Yard launches new menu with new Head Chef at The Helm

Nottingham-based foodies are in for a treat as canalside bar, restaurant and entertainment venue, Binks Yard, has released its latest menu, created by its newly-appointed head chef. 
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12th September 2023

NELSONS STRENGTHENS PERSONAL INJURY SERVICES WITH NEW ASSOCIATE

A NEW associate has been welcomed into the personal injury team at leading East Midlands law firm, Nelsons.
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11th September 2023

Niche Business Awards Leicestershire - and the winners are...

To the rhythm of dramatic drumbeats, the Cultural Quarter erupted with carnival colour as the Niche Business Awards celebrated Leicestershire businesses at Athena on Friday.
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11th September 2023

Premier Logistics wins three titles at the Niche Business Awards 2023

Three trophies were presented to Premier Logistics at the Niche Business Awards, held at Athena on Friday.
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11th September 2023

MARKETING ACADEMY INTRODUCES SPECIALIST COURSE CATERING FOR START-UP ENTERPRISES

Nottinghamshire-based Consultancy, MCL Marketing has announced the launch of a four-week marketing masterclass specifically aimed at start-up and fledgling businesses.
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8th September 2023

Empowering a Greener Future: Our Pledge to Sustainable Electronic Repairs.

Greasley Electronics, based in Ravenstone, Leicestershire have been repairing Industrial Electronics for years. Many people still do not realise that this service is available, rather than adopt the decision to replace ‘broken’ electronic machinery.!
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7th September 2023

Generation Next’s inaugural conference to ignite entrepreneurial thinking among young people in East Midlands businesses

Generation Next – East Midlands Chamber’s network for young professionals, business leaders and apprentices – is set to host its first-ever conference to help ignite entrepreneurial thinking within the future workforce.
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6th September 2023

Leicester College student is National Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in Peter Jones Foundation 2023 awards

Jevean Barryclough reaches finals of prestigious national awards, to be announced at Hampton Court ceremony on 21 September.
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6th September 2023

Lucy celebrates A Level success with DBCP apprenticeship

A former Tupton Hall Sixth Form student is celebrating her A level success by embarking on an apprenticeship.
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5th September 2023

PermaGroup announces new Managaing Director to spearhead growth

NATIONAL building products company, PermaGroup has appointed Duncan Kirkwood as its new managing director to spearhead the organisation’s ambitious growth plans.
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5th September 2023

Creative agency proud to announce internal promotion while welcoming cherished local brewery as a client

Celebrations are in order for full-service creative agency The Dairy, after it announces the news that Account Executive Emily Ward has been promoted to the position of Account Manager while established local brewery, Nottingham Brewery.
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1st September 2023

A leading property consultancy has strengthened its agency team after appointing two industry experts.

Fisher German has appointed Emily Billson and Katie Lea to its Midlands Agency team based in Ashby to bolster the firm’s multi-disciplined expertise across the region.
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31st August 2023

Leicestershire awards body names Premier Logistics as a finalist in three categories

Judges across three separate awarding categories have sent premier logistics through to the finals of the Leicestershire Niche Business Awards 2023.
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31st August 2023

Nominations are now open for Real Entrepreneurs’ Awards 2024

The public can now nominate businesspeople from the East Midlands region who have invented, inspired, or innovated, giving them the chance to win at the Real Entrepreneurs’ Awards 2024.
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30th August 2023

Victoria Centre celebrates Nottinghamshire Day with live art installation

Nottingham’s leading shopping destination, Victoria Centre, helped celebrate this year’s Nottinghamshire Day by inviting a local artist to make over its iconic mall piano.
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30th August 2023

AMAZON Kegworth hosts summertime celebration

The team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Kegworth invited family and friends to a party at Loughborough Rugby Club recently to celebrate the end of the summer season.
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29th August 2023

Peddler Market Chesterfield to host exclusive business networking event

The popular Peddler Market in Chesterfield is getting ready to welcome businesses from across the town and region to Peddler Connect, an exclusive networking session at its next market in September.
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29th August 2023

Timms Solicitors Further Invest In Young Talent

Timms Solicitors have promoted Family Law paralegal, Leah Pilling who will take up a contract as a trainee solicitor on 4th September 2023.
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25th August 2023

Insurance Business Hires Local Account Handler to Strengthen Relationship with SMEs

Nottingham-based insurance broker Russell Scanlan has welcomed Jade Sugg, a new Small to Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Account Handler to its team following a period of investment in its SME capabilities. The appointment follows just six months after Russ
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25th August 2023

East Midlands Chamber celebrates region’s ‘world-class business community’ as 2023 Business Awards shortlist revealed

The finalists of this year’s East Midlands Chamber Business Awards have been revealed.
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24th August 2023

Initial line-up for business festival now live

Due to popular demand; Leicester Business Festival organisers have published the first ten events already approved as part of the 80 event November programme.
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24th August 2023

Midlands law firm appoints new partner to growing corporate team

A leading Midlands law firm has expanded its growing corporate team with the appointment of a new partner.
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23rd August 2023

Hardworking staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary receive 'emergency treats' from Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card’s Emergency Treat team delivered bundles of goodies to the well deserving staff on the Children’s Oncology Ward at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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23rd August 2023

AOK:ALLEN OF KEA By James Hawkins Woodward

Our latest publication, under our Authentic Ideas imprint, is a testimony to the underachievers and for those who need a time out from life.
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23rd August 2023

Leicestershire Businessman Takes on Epic Cycle Ride Challenge to Raise £20,000 for Disability Charity

Leicestershire-based businessman, Darren Bradbury, is momentarily swapping his job as a Protection Specialist at Furnley House to take on a Vicious Cycle Ride for Menphys. This local charity supports children and young people with disabilities to have equ
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23rd August 2023

Veteran broadcaster joins forces with Lincoln-based marketing agency

BBC Radio Lincolnshire’s longest-serving breakfast show presenter, Rod Whiting is bringing his 35 years of broadcasting experience to businesses across the UK as professional media trainer for Carrington Communications.
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22nd August 2023

CPMG to showcase Nottingham heritage with St Peter's Gate office tours

The Nottingham headquarters of national award-winning architectural and interior design practice CPMG is opening its doors to the public, showcasing the lengthy history and heritage of this grade-II listed city centre building.
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22nd August 2023

Nottinghamshire housebuilder's sales director celebrates one year in the role

Martyn Parker, who is originally from Leicester, has spent the past year at the helm of the sales department at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, overseeing a team of approximately 40 sales professionals.
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22nd August 2023

Nottingham museum wins TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2023

Award-winning museum Framework Knitters has won the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2023.
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21st August 2023

AMAZON CHESTERFIELD HOSTS SUMMERTIME CELEBRATION

The team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Chesterfield invited family and friends to the fulfilment centre recently to celebrate the end of the summer season.
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21st August 2023

Mum’s cancer gene diagnosis prompts new body positivity business

A mum of one, whose family has been touched by breast cancer, has opened a new business in Castle Donington with the aim of boosting body positivity. 
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19th August 2023

Bridge Help expands Business Development team

Chesterfield-based Bridge Help has appointed Iona Reid to its Business Development team. 
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18th August 2023

New Tuntum chief executive is named

Charmaine Simei will be the new chief executive of Tuntum Housing Association, succeeding Richard Renwick MBE who is due to retire in the autumn after almost three decades in the post.
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17th August 2023

Forward Solutions Announces New Leadership Team

Growing freight software management firm, Forward Solutions, has boosted its leadership team. The expanded team features the promotion of one of its key members of staff and the return of a familiar face.
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16th August 2023

Movers & Shakers: Senior promotions and appointments accelerates Lovell East Mids' growth

The East Midlands team at leading housing developer Lovell Partnerships has ramped up its commitment to the region, strengthening its expanding team with several senior appointments and promotions.  
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15th August 2023

Northampton Mum bags award at the House of Lords

Northampton Mum bags Inspirational Woman in STEM award at the prestigious House of Lords and promises to bring local kids a real treat in 2024.
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15th August 2023

East Midlands MD named Lloyds Bank New Business of the Year Award 2023 Finalist, after seven months in business.

Andy Nisevic, MD of One Degree Training & Coaching (One Degree) has been nominated for and has reached the final of the Lloyds Bank New Business of the Year Award 2023, part of the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards. Considered the UK’s flagsh
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15th August 2023

Irthlingborough Tech Entrepreneur Celebrates Ten Years at the Top

Experienced Irthlingborough tech entrepreneur Steve Souch is celebrating ten years in business this August, having spent his entire sixteen year career working in the high-speed world of IT tech in the local area.
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14th August 2023

Leading HR & Employment Law business welcomes two new members to the team

A leading HR & Employment Law company has welcomed two new members to the team as it celebrates being shortlisted for a regional award.
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14th August 2023

NG unveils new high profile hire with an eye on the future

Commercial property specialists NG Chartered Surveyors has unveiled a new high profile appointment.
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11th August 2023

Bringing opportunity to life as Clowes Developments appoint Thomas Clowes as Managing Director

Thomas Clowes has been appointed as Managing Director of Clowes Developments (UK) Ltd with effect, Monday 7th August 2023.
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11th August 2023

Interns’ great endeavours celebrated at hospital

A local arm of a national internship programme has recently celebrated the successes and achievements of students on supported internships through West Nottinghamshire College.
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11th August 2023

Senior promotions and appointments accelerates Lovell East Mids' growth

The East Midlands team at leading housing developer Lovell Partnerships has ramped up its commitment to the region, strengthening its expanding team with several senior appointments and promotions.  
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10th August 2023

Rage & Revolution Exhibition Success Leading Up to Grand Finale

Since launching in May, Punk: Rage and Revolution has attracted over 25,000 visitors.
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10th August 2023

Duncan & Toplis director appointed to ICAEW Members and Commercial Board

Accountant and ethics adviser, Stuart Brown has been invited to join The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) on its Members and Commercial Board. 
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10th August 2023

Jenna Willshee promoted to Board Director of East Midlands located Willshee's Waste & Recycling

Burton-based Willshee’s Waste & Recycling has appointed Jenna Willshee to its board of directors following a 13 year career at the leading Midlands family-owned waste management business.
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9th August 2023

Forthcoming Connect Receptions - September 23

Forthcoming Connect Receptions - September 23
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9th August 2023

.Record breaking turnout for Nottinghamshire Pride 2023

More than ten thousand people took to the streets of Nottingham last Saturday (29 July) to celebrate the annual Nottinghamshire Pride event, making it the biggest turnout the charity has seen yet. 
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9th August 2023

Two former music students from same Derby College Group course win places at prestigious LIPA

Not one but two former students on the same Derby College Group music course have secured places to study music at LIPA, the world renowned Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, this September.
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