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Atul Lakhani, CEO of IXL Events Centre, crowned Niche Magazine's Businessman of the Year 2023 in catapulting IXL Events Centre to its current zenith. Atul’s win also highlights the resilience exhibited by businesses during challenging times. His adeptness at navigating the complexities of a rapidly changing landscape, particularly through the pandemic, and his unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, have cemented his reputation as an industry luminary. In his acceptance speech, Atul Lakhani expressed gratitude for the recognition, acknowledging the invaluable contributions of his dedicated team and the unwavering support of clients and partners. Whilst ongoing investment has been made to the fabric of the IXL Events Centre, newly recruited positions of Director of Events and Director of Revenue, in addition to a team of exquisite chefs from Dubai, have all been designed to enhance the offering. Atul affirmed his commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring that IXL Events Centre remains a beacon of excellence in the years to come.
In a spectacular Rio-themed event last month, Atul Lakhani, the visionary CEO of IXL Events Centre, was honoured as the ‘Businessman of the Year 2023’ by Niche Magazine.
and luxury in the event sector. From hosting high-profile corporate launches, for companies like Ferrari, to orchestrating opulent weddings, the event venue has set new benchmarks for impeccable execution and client satisfaction.
This prestigious award celebrates outstanding leadership, innovation, and contribution to the business community. Atul’s relentless pursuit of excellence and his transformative impact on the events industry were key factors in securing this accolade.
Atul Lakhani's success story is one of dedication and foresight. He envisioned a venue that not only caters to events, but also crafts unforgettable memories. His keen understanding of client needs, coupled with a penchant for staying ahead of industry trends, has been instrumental
Under Atul’s guidance, IXL Events Centre has emerged as a beacon of innovation
To experience IXL Events Centre for yourself, head to https://www.ixleventscentre.com/
Atul Lakhani's Businessman of the Year award is not only a testament to his individual brilliance, but also a celebration of the collective efforts that have propelled IXL Events Centre to the forefront of the events industry.
Exciting business merger for Armstrongs Chartered Accountants Weavers Accountants, a long-standing practice in Coventry has come together with Armstrongs Chartered Accountants who have three offices across the Midlands. Weavers Director Edward Buckworth decided that the time had come to retire after an accounting career spanning more than 60 years. Edward (Ted) said “There were a number of options available to me, but with a longstanding client base, I wanted to ensure that our clients would be well serviced after my departure. Armstrongs shares similar values to Weavers, so I felt that they were a natural fit for my clients and would be the perfect employer for my team.”
A local firm of chartered accountants has merged with a national awardwinning Midlands firm.
Paul Farmer, Director at Armstrongs commented “As a forward-thinking firm, we are always looking for opportunities to expand. So, when Ted contacted us about
his retirement, we knew this would be the ideal route for growing our Coventry office. “We were excited to have the Weavers staff join our head office team at Westwood Business Park in Coventry and we’re enjoying getting to know our new clients and building long lasting relationships with them.” With Armstrongs and Weavers coming together, there is an enhanced offering of accountancy and tax services to individuals and businesses across the local area. Armstrongs provide a wide range of services including accounting, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, corporate finance, wealth planning, audit and assurance, business support and business development. The firm has offices in Coventry, Nuneaton & Hinckley.
For more information on how Armstrongs can help you survive, thrive and achieve fantastic things, please visit www.armstrongs-accountancy.co.uk
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Are you achieving your Business Objectives? For new Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Engage Member, Nexus Creative Ltd, it is all about your business objectives! Since Nexus Creative’s government funded link with Coventry University in 2018, via Innovate UK, the company has dramatically increased the number of clients it has won in the area. The 30-year-old marketing agency has seen a steady growth since that time, but recent large ‘wins’ have meant that Engage level Membership and the search for office space in the area is underway. Managing Director Nigel Harte commented, “We have been very fortunate to win some wonderful clients in Coventry and surrounding areas and to become so involved in this vibrant business area is really allowing us to utilise our expertise. As a full-service marketing agency, we offer every tactic to illicit business development on behalf of our clients. That is often improved footfall, increased profile or winning them new clients. However, in these difficult business times, revenue generation through what we do is often the imperative end goal.” Nexus works with a range of organisations in the region, but were delighted to win the marketing contract for the incredible, stateof-the-art recycling facility in the heart of Coventry – Sherbourne Recycling Ltd. Sherbourne Recycling was established in 2021 to develop and operate a new state of the art materials recycling facility in Coventry on behalf of eight local authorities: (Coventry City Council, North Warwickshire Borough Council, Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council, Rugby Borough Council, Stratfordon-Avon District Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, Walsall Council and Warwick District Council) Nigel adds, “We were delighted to have been selected by the team at Sherbourne as their marketing partner. We were engaged when the site was literally a muddy field and we have been involved every step of the way since. “As the launch of this incredible AI based facility nears opening – we hope that the efforts of everyone involved in this project to consider the people of the region, the environment and how we can improve how waste is handled for the benefit of the planet, makes the team at Sherbourne and Coventry itself, a centre of excellence in this field.”
For more information, head to https://www.nexuscl.com/
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