This week's North West appointments
**Peter Grieve and Beth Santangeli, Robertson North West ** Construction company Robertson North West has appointed Peter Grieve (pictured) as operations director and Beth Santangeli as business...
View ArticleLocal SMEs encouraged to apply for new £27m funding
Regional businesses are being invited to apply for investments from two new funds worth £27m in total that could help them expand their operations and create new jobs. NEL Fund Managers is the only...
View ArticleHusband and wife team to relaunch 120-year-old Leigh bike shop
A married couple in Leigh are using a five-figure loan to rescue and re-launch one of the town’s oldest shops. Andrew and Zoe Kerboas will open bike store Ratcliffe Sports in the same premises as the...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs unveil plans for Merseyside’s biggest trampoline and adventure...
Trampoline park operator Flip Out is set to land in Merseyside. The company confirmed plans on Thursday (May 3) for a new £2m trampoline and adventure park at Aintree Racecourse Retail and Business...
View ArticleNorth West nursery group expands with £12m funding and Bristol acquisition
North West nursery group Just Childcare has secured more than £12m funding to support its expansion and development. The company, which has sites in the North West and Yorkshire, announced the...
View ArticleNorth West entrepreneur, Barry Leahey MBE receives Global Director award
North-west based manufacturing and exporting expert, Barry Leahey MBE, has been recognised for his remarkable achievements at the prestigious Institute of Directors North West Director of the Year...
View ArticleNewcastle condiment producer targets £200k turnover with rebrand
The Sweet Beet, the Newcastle-based condiment firm, has unveiled a new website and re-branded products as it looks to hit the £200k turnover mark at the end of the financial year. Founded by the...
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Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors, the North Yorkshire and Ryedale-based law firm, has announced the appointment of two new directors; Jess Appleby and Jessica Duffy. Jessica is based at the firms York...
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Robert White, Brabners Legal practice Brabners has appointed a new CEO. Senior business executive Robert White will lead the company as chief exec alongside new managing partner Nik White. Robert has...
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View ArticleLancashire architect establishes boutique practice in Preston
The architect who designed the £3m Preston Market Hall scheme has set up his own boutique practice. StudioJB, located at The Artistry House on Winckley Square, will target developers and public sector...
View ArticleCumbrian cheesemaker targets US and China markets with £250k funding
An artisan cheese maker in Cumbria has received a £250k from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF). The deal, financed by NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, will enable Appleby Creamery to carry...
View ArticleLand speed record engineer to speak at VentureFest Tees Valley
An aeronautical engineer behind The Bloodhound Project’s land-speed record attempt, will head to Teesside later this month to address crowds at VentureFest Tees Valley, the region’s innovation...
View ArticleNorth East uni tops entrepreneurial league for second year running
Northumbria University has come first in a ranking of the top UK universities for graduate business startups based on turnover. The latest Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey...
View ArticlePlexal unveils female-led tech startups joining first ever accelerator programme
Plexal, the East London Innovation Centre located on the Here East tech campus, has unveiled the lineup for its first ever Plexiglass accelerator programme, which will support and enable 12 female-led...
View ArticleNewcastle recruitment firm to launch sixth US office
Frank Recruitment Group has announced Tampa as the location of its new US office. The Newcastle-based company will open its latest hub on East Kennedy Boulevard, where it has created 100 jobs. The...
View ArticleYorkshire businesses and entrepreneurs to benefit from launch of region's...
Barclays and Kollider have announced a new partnership agreement that will see the bank launch its first Eagle Lab in Yorkshire. The lab is designed to operate as a space for businesses and...
View ArticleTrio of new independent businesses join The Piece Hall in Halifax
The Piece Hall in Halifax has welcomed a trio of new independent businesses, which now takes commercial occupancy to 70%. Joining the 28 businesses already trading at The Piece Hall are a new...
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View ArticleThis week's Yorkshire appointments
Yorkshire law firm Rollits LLP is starting its new financial year with a number of promotions. The firm is adding two new partners to its ranks and promoting three solicitors, one of whom makes the...
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