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Steve Hollis, GBSLEP Chair comments on the Midlands Engine Strategy…

March 17, 2017 – 6:45 am |

“We welcome the launch of the Government’s Midlands Engine Strategy and the recognition that the region is essential to our national economic success.
“A focus on connectivity, skills, enterprise and innovation, trade and investment and quality …

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David Mansfield appointed chairman of Shadow Foundr…

March 10, 2017 – 7:15 am |
David Mansfield appointed chairman of Shadow Foundr…

Shadow Foundr, the private investor network and crowdfunding platform that encourages the crowd to follow the lead of experienced investors into early-stage companies, has appointed David Mansfield as Chairman of its Advisory Board. Formerly Chairman …

Absolute Digital Media Reviews Social Media Strategies For 2017…

March 10, 2017 – 7:00 am |
Absolute Digital Media Reviews Social Media Strategies For 2017…

The award winning digital marketing company are looking to the different social media strategies that could change the way their clients use social media channels throughout 2017.
Social media has gone through a huge evolution over …

Failure to motivate costs UK economy £24bn each year..

March 10, 2017 – 6:45 am |
Failure to motivate costs UK economy £24bn each year..

Leading psychologists reveal why, and how, leaders must push the right buttons to motivate every individual employee
Every day, a lack of motivation in the workplace causes thousands of employees across the UK to feel dissatisfied …

Body Worn Cameras Enhancing The Future Of Emergency Services…

March 10, 2017 – 6:15 am |
Body Worn Cameras Enhancing The Future Of Emergency Services…

Edesix Ltd., a market leader in the provision of body worn camera (BWC) solutions, will be showcasing how BWC’s are helping to deliver a better future for the fire services at Security and Policing 2017.
Edesix …

Peaceful Minds ensures more successful businesses…

March 10, 2017 – 6:00 am |
Sian taking a class

A North East therapist who worked in Harley Street has returned to her roots to help businesses reduce stress and absenteeism among staff and ensure a more productive workforce.
Sian Barnard, a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist and …

New appointments strengthen Midland hotel’s management team…

March 8, 2017 – 7:00 am |
St Andrews Hotel in Droitwich new appointment photography. Picture by Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix

The owners of a popular Midlands hotel have made four new appointments following an unprecedented growth in the number of guests and event bookings.
The senior posts at Droitwich’s St Andrews Town Hotel bring many years …

Revamped Wallsal restaurant’s saintly deed for local Charity…

March 8, 2017 – 6:40 am |
St Giles Walsall Hospice fundraiser Joanne Barlow celebrating with Moghul Palace proprietor Fareed Miah.

A popular Pelsall restaurant has raised £500 for local palliative care hospice St Giles as part of its re-launch celebrations – following an extensive refurbishment.
Bangladeshi/Indian favourite The Moghul Palace on Norton Road hosted a complimentary …

In-Comm flying high after ‘aerospace skills’ funding success…

March 8, 2017 – 6:30 am |
In-Comm flying high after ‘aerospace skills’ funding success…

A Black Country training provider has been chosen to help deliver a major skills boost for the UK aerospace sector.
In-Comm Training, which operates two academies in Aldridge and Shrewsbury, is part of the £320,000 …

Chung Ying partner with William Hill to countdown to Cheltenham…

March 8, 2017 – 6:10 am |
Chung Ying partner with William Hill to countdown to Cheltenham…

Chung Ying Restaurant Group have announced that they will be teaming up with William Hill for a racing spectacular in a bid to bring the spirit of the Cheltenham Festival right here to Birmingham. On …

It’s Full Speed Ahead Down at Bullring Autocentre…

March 8, 2017 – 6:00 am |
Bullring Autocentre

Swapping management meetings for MOTs has worked wonders for former banking and finance professional Pat Pryce, who is celebrating 100% year-on-year business growth. Having worked for AIB, Yorkshire Bank, Santander, and BNP Paribas Real Estate, …

Construction should be ‘key plank’ of industrial strategy post Brexit…

March 6, 2017 – 2:03 pm |
Gareth Emberton

Construction and landscaping specialist Crown Group is calling on the Government to ensure the construction sector is a key plank of its future industrial strategy amid concerns that Brexit could see the industry decline.
Former Liberal …

More Than Venice Marketing Agency Announces Launch…

March 6, 2017 – 1:36 pm |
More Than Venice Marketing Agency Announces Launch…

BIRMINGHAM, U.K. – More Than Venice , a Birmingham-based full-service digital marketing agency serving the professional trade service management industry, announces its official launch this week.
Productivity software for the service management industry has steadily grown in popularity, …

Pervacio showcases Pervacio Robotics© at Mobile World Congress 2017…

March 6, 2017 – 1:31 pm |
Pervacio Robotics

Mobile device solutions specialist Pervacio is taking device process automation to the next level and is introducing its new ‘Pervacio Robotics©‘ solution powered by CVE at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017.

Greater Birmingham to enter the spotlight at MIPIM…

March 6, 2017 – 6:00 am |
Cllr John Clancy, Leader of Birmingham City Council

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Greater Birmingham part of the first ever Midlands UK delegation at MIPIM 2017
Key events include new proposals for Peddimore and discussions around housing
More than 20 presentations, panel events and receptions feature Greater Birmingham representatives

Port of Swansea takes delivery of equipment set to boost efficiency…

March 3, 2017 – 7:10 am |
Port of Swansea takes delivery of equipment set to boost efficiency…

The second of five highly efficient hydraulic cranes destined for Associated British Ports (ABP) facilities across the UK has arrived at ABP Swansea.
Supplied and installed by the country’s largest independent provider of port equipment, Cooper Specialised Handling, the …

Wolverhampton firms join forces to help school pupils understand the rules of the road…

March 3, 2017 – 7:00 am |
Road Safety

More than 900 pupils from across the West Midlands have been educated on the rules of the road to help prevent accidents and save lives.
Children from five different schools across the region took part in …

Be on the front line of the housing revolution…

March 3, 2017 – 6:30 am |
Urban Splash are examples of forward thinking house builders. Photo credit - Urban Splash

Declaring the housing market as ‘broken’ the government announced today a pledge to invest in the offsite construction industry. The Housing White Paper sets out the government’s intentions to resolve the housing crisis through a …

Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP named top core city LEP for economic growth…

March 3, 2017 – 6:20 am |
Birmingham

Growth of 4.7% compared to the UK’s 2.6% average
Output totalled £44.5bn, up £1.99bn on 2014

Greater Birmingham & Solihull has been revealed as the top core city LEP for economic growth, according to new figures from …

Avanti set to launch new ‘showroom’ experience in the Black Country…

March 3, 2017 – 6:10 am |
Level Street Showroom (L)

A Black Country kitchen, bedroom and bathroom retailer is providing one of its longest-established outlets with a complete makeover to celebrate the showroom’s 20th birthday.
Avanti, which is on course to hit £10m sales in 2017, …

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