After much deliberation I decided to take the plunge, I applied to take part in the ‘Bull Pit’ competition at last year’s Nottingham Business Expo to present my food allergy training and education business. Who would be on the panel? What would they ask? Would they see the potential for my business as I did?… Read more

A North Midlands Devolution Deal which covers Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire could be signed off in February after months of negotiation. Originally put forwards as a deal for the East Midlands, it had to change its name to North Midlands when it became apparent that Leicester and Leicestershire would not be part of the… Read more

Survey finds East Midlands SMEs think EU hinders their business and jobs 45 regional business people backing the campaign A Nottinghamshire businessman is urging the local business community to vote to leave the EU ahead of a new regional campaign which is launched today (Thursday 7 January) by Business for Britain. Nigel Baxter, who is… Read more

Thank you to everyone who attended our Christmas Drinks last Wednesday evening, which was a chance to celebrate some of this year’s successes and look to the future. A big thank you to Russell Scanlan for sponsoring the event and for Park Plaza for hosting. The photos are now available to view at – www.neilhoylephotography.com. Please click… Read more

Chinook Sciences Ltd has won the Institution of Engineering and Technology Power and Energy Award for its world-leading Advanced Thermal Treatment Technology. 25th November 2015 – Nottingham, UK – Chinook Sciences, the leading renewable clean-tech group, has won the prestigious Institution of Engineering and Technology Innovation Award. The IET Award for the year’s most outstanding… Read more

Nottingham based market research agency, ampersand research, was named as the Best New Agency at the Market Research Society Awards in London this week. The award celebrates new agencies that demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, ambition and strong potential.  The judges applauded ampersand research for its drive, fresh thinking and inventive approach. The judges said “ampersand… Read more

I wrote in October – Devolution and what it means for Nottingham – to highlight the opportunity that the Government has put on the table for Nottingham and Derby to inherit powers and resources from Whitehall to better shape their economic future. Birmingham, and the cities making up what is referred to as the Northern Powerhouse… Read more

A big thank you to everyone who attended our November lunch held at Nottingham Racecourse, which was kindly sponsored by Arup. Following an introduction from Neil Harrison from Arup, Mark Fahy from the London Stock Exchange and Paul Southby from Marketing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire presented to a packed audience of over 100 members and guests. Mark explained how… Read more

Inside Out Group has had an excellent year of growth. They have completed one of the largest CCTV projects in the UK working for Vinci on the NET Phase Two project and are also responsible for capturing and filming some of the most iconic demolition and construction contracts in the UK, in the form of… Read more

On behalf of Cllr Nick McDonald, Portfolio Holder for Jobs, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, I would like to invite you to be the first to view the council’s proposals to transform the Broadmarsh area, including the vision for the future of this part of the city. Taking place from 12 noon on… Read more