£150,000 investment delivers new showroom for Avanti….

West Mids companies show they are keen to export to South East Asia…

More than 20 West Midlands companies have made their first steps towards trading with countries in South East Asia after meeting export experts who flew in from the region.
The Fast-Track Your Growth in South East …

Employment expert warns over World Cup AWOL risk…

With the FIFA World Cup tournament only a matter of weeks away, a Midlands employment lawyer has warned businesses that they must prepare for staff going AWOL during the month-long football showpiece.
The alert has come …

Recruitment firm’s Director secures position as IoD Awards finalist…

They say behind every great business is a great woman – or at least, if that’s not what they say, they soon will, as Rebecca Simkiss has been announced as a finalist in the Institute …

Francis George Solicitor-Advocate are delighted to expand conveyancing team…

Francis George Solicitor-Advocate, is delighted to announce that it is expanding its conveyancing team with the addition of a new Conveyancer. The team have welcomed Emily Peterson, who will provide a welcome and experienced addition …

Law firm takes action to tackle dementia…

A free advice session to encourage more people to support those living with dementia will be held in Wolverhampton during this month’s Dementia Action Week.

Alison Delaney shares top tips on discovering and building your personal brand…

Research has suggested that over 90% of consumers are more likely to purchase from an authentic brand, rather than a dishonest brand, but how can you build your brand to become something that is recognised …

Pershore Mayor supports local charities before handing over the reins…

It was a pleasant evening for local charities across Worcestershire who were asked to attend the final council meeting chaired by outgoing Mayor of Pershore Councillor Bob Gillmor.
Various charities across Worcestershire received a generous …

Unipart chief receives honorary doctorate from Coventry University…

A life-long businessman who helped create one of Britain’s best known and most trusted brands has been presented with an honorary degree.
John Neill, chairman and group chief executive of Unipart, was presented with an honorary …

Online export surgeries with overseas Embassy staff launched….

Local companies wanting to know if their goods or services could sell overseas can discuss the opportunities via a series of new online surgeries.

Organised by West Midlands Chambers of Commerce’s ERDF SME International Growth project, …

Catering Design Group grows its own starters….

Faced with on-going skilled labour shortages within the architectural design sector, restaurant and commercial kitchen design company, Catering Design Group (CDG) has taken two young students and grown them from within to become valued members …

Royals’ favourite water gets Royal wedding make-over….

Markle Sparkle & Still Harry Malvern Water Ensure Wedding Celebrations Are Whine-free
Malvern is renowned for being the purest mineral water there is and that’s why, for five centuries, Royals have made it their drink of …

West Midlands Mayor speaks at Higgs Diversity event…

WEST MIDLANDS MAYOR SPEAKS AT HIGGS DIVERSITY EVENT
The Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) was the guest speaker at a diversity and inclusivity event hosted by Higgs & Sons law firm this week.

100th software testing graduate passes through Edge Academy….

One of the UK’s fastest growing and largest independent software testing companies, Edge Testing Solutions, part of Eurofins Digital Testing, has seen the 100thgraduate successfully pass through its software testing education programme, Edge Academy.

Legal professionals reminded of human side of law at No5 inquest seminar…

Justice4the21 campaigner Julie Hambleton gave an impassioned insight into the human cost of coronial law to legal professionals, at the Annual Inquest Seminar held by No5 Barristers’ Chambers.
The younger sister of Birmingham pub bombings victim …

Extreme cleaning specialist steps in to tackle £0.5billion slips and trips bill…

A campaign is being launched to remind businesses across key sectors – including wet leisure, hospitality, retail, public transport, and healthcare – of the urgent need to safeguard staff and customers by applying an anti-slip …

Worcestershire cyclists take on 100 mile route…

Two cyclists from Worcestershire have joined forces to raise funds for Deaf Direct. Lorraine Westcott and Julie Gerrard will be taking on the gruelling Ride London- Surrey cycle race.
The 100 mile journey begins in London …

Wilson Vale gains College Court catering contract…

Wilson Vale has gained the catering contract for College Court Conference Centre at The University of Leicester. Under a five-year deal worth £750k in annual turnover, the independent caterers are now providing catering services for …

Mills & Reeve announce major refurbishment of their Birmingham office…

Leading national law firm Mills & Reeve undertakes a refurbishment of its Colmore Row office that reinforces its commitment to growth in the city
The office, in the heart of the city’s business district, is undergoing …

Housebuilder names new Stone development in memory of employee…

A regional housebuilder has launched a new development in Stone which has been named in memory of a former employee.
Persimmon Homes West Midlands will build 500 homes at Udall Grange, with 130 two, three, four …