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Mike Ashton to Step Down as Chamber CEO…

October 14, 2016 – 5:49 am |

Mike Ashton, Chief Executive of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, has announced his planned retirement and will step down as Chief Executive on Friday 31 March 2017. Mike became CEO in May 2007 and …

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Major innovation award for AME…

October 3, 2016 – 6:56 am |
Major innovation award for AME…

The UK’s first ‘Faculty on the Factory Floor’ is celebrating today after it secured a prestigious award for its pioneering work.
Backed by Coventry University and Unipart Manufacturing Group, the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering …

Public vote to crown inaugural ‘Growth Champion of the Year’…

September 28, 2016 – 6:53 am |

Eight outstanding UK high growth companies are now going head to head to determine which will be crowned 2016 Growth Champion of the Year, supported by Smith & Williamson. The winner will be announced at …

Midlands duo make male grooming affordable…

September 23, 2016 – 6:32 am |

The multi-billion pound worldwide male grooming market is proof that men are taking care of themselves, and their appearance, more than ever. Gentlemen’s Order, a new subscription based shaving and beard care brand, launched in …

Young graphic designer swaps home base for offices as business expands…

September 19, 2016 – 6:54 am |

A Shropshire graphic designer who built her first website at 17 has swapped her home base for offices owned and managed by Morris Properties so she can grow her business.
Kate Dalgliesh trades as ETAK Creative …

Innovative pocket cup to launch at Business Design Centre…

September 19, 2016 – 6:42 am |

Designed and manufactured in England, Pokito is an ultra-portable, durable and environmentally friendly cup which can be scrunched up to stow away in pocket, briefcase or bag after use, so you can still have your …

Love Energy Awards winners announced…

September 17, 2016 – 6:47 am |
Love Energy Awards winners announced…

It’s that time of year again, where the most energy-savvy organisations are rewarded and celebrated for their green efforts – the winners of the second Love Energy Savings Awards have been chosen.
The annual Awards, …

Mobile order app to be trialled in Birmingham…

September 12, 2016 – 6:31 am |
Lee Nazari

Swoope is a mobile order app that is built into POS till systems to allow customers to pre-order and pay for their food before arriving at a restaurant. Created by Mobile Pay Systems, the app …

Groundbreaking entrepreneur reaches competition final…

September 9, 2016 – 6:21 am |

MediSieve, the company behind the groundbreaking magnetic sieve that removes malaria-infected blood cells directly from patients’ blood, has secured its place in the final round of MassChallenge UK.
MassChallenge is a global non-profit startup accelerator and …

London-based venue finder start-up re-launched after website overhaul…

September 7, 2016 – 6:09 am |

 Canvas, a young London based start-up, has re-launched their website after a complete overhaul of the design and user interface. The new format, which has been developed in the last 12 months, allows users to …

Local Entrepreneur secures trial with global recruiter…

September 5, 2016 – 6:37 am |
Mash Ahmed

PitchForMe is an online recruitment platform that matches professional services employers and graduates through a unique combination of filters, matching algorithms incorporating values, video, and personality analysis. Employers can feel confident that they will find …

Shortlist revealed for Love Energy Savings Awards…

September 5, 2016 – 6:10 am |
Shortlist revealed for Love Energy Savings Awards…

Following a huge number of entries and hours of deliberating by the judges, we are proud to reveal the shortlist for the 2016 Love Energy Savings Awards.
Businesses and institutions of every shape, size and sector …

West Midlands athlete to pitch disability aids to Rio investors…

September 2, 2016 – 6:30 am |

An international West Midlands wheelchair athlete who designs and manufactures gripping aids for people with disabilities is hoping to expand his company’s global reach after winning the opportunity to pitch his unique products to a …

Healthy use of digital technology…

August 24, 2016 – 6:18 am |
Dominic Wood

Advances in digital technology and the mainstream adoption of smart devices mean today’s consumers have come to expect personalised products and services, from shopping experiences tailored to their buying habits to 3D-printed running shoes based …

Just two weeks to make Queen’s Award nominations…

August 19, 2016 – 6:40 am |
Just two weeks to make Queen’s Award nominations…

Businesses in the West Midlands have just a few weeks remaining  to submit their entries for the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise that mark outstanding achievement by UK businesses. The West Midlands Lieutenancy* is endeavouring to …

Entrepreneurs set to expand franchise…

August 12, 2016 – 6:28 am | Comments Off on Entrepreneurs set to expand franchise…

Flip Out Stoke is set to expand after a highly successful first six months in business; creating a further 10 jobs through an expansion of its Stone trampoline arena and announcing plans to open the …

Brexit is ‘new beginning’ for UK exports…

August 10, 2016 – 6:30 am | Comments Off on Brexit is ‘new beginning’ for UK exports…
Alex Littner

BREXIT isolates Britain, diminishes its presence on the world stage, and has destabilised the economy – or so those who voted for the UK to remain in the European Union would have us believe. Supporters …

Graduates wanted for commercial property agency…

August 3, 2016 – 7:32 am | Comments Off on Graduates wanted for commercial property agency…
Neil Young

One of the region’s leading commercial property agents is on the look-out for graduate surveyors following an increase in activity across all business sectors.
Available at Bruton Knowles the majority of the positions up for grabs …

Health and Safety consultancy gaining international reputation…

August 3, 2016 – 6:40 am | Comments Off on Health and Safety consultancy gaining international reputation…
Bob Barlow

A small North Staffordshire Health and Safety Consultancy is gaining an international reputation having agreed contracts in Switzerland, the Middle East and North Africa.
Recent contract wins for Theseus Safety Systems Ltd has seen founder Bob …

TV aspirations for fashion graduates…

August 1, 2016 – 6:05 am | Comments Off on TV aspirations for fashion graduates…

Graduates from Birmingham City University’s School of Fashion and Textiles are filming with model and presenter Annaliese Dayes this week for a new television programme by Graziosa UK.

‘Fashion:Insider:’ is Graziosa’s flagship broadcast, due to air …

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