Issue 26 April 2018
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SIGHTS SET ON TACKLING TRANSPORT ISSUES The Chamber continues to offer a helping hand to businesses affected by the regions transport issues.
Also inside this issue: • Chamber welcomes new Patron • Doncaster Sheffield Airport announce Masterplan
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As the president mentioned in our first publication of the new year we were looking forward with great anticipation to 2018 and I am pleased to say that this was enhanced with the acquisition of a further new patron, Watermans in February (details of which appear later). 2018 is however an election year and next month we will elect the first mayor for the city region. The focus will be clearly around how devolution can benefit our regional economy and how this will impact on local businesses. Don’t miss out on the business focussed Mayoral Hustings breakfast session at The Source at Meadowhall on Friday, 20th April. Away from local politics the Chamber continues to engage widely, and we will continue to focus, with our partners on how we can not only deal with some of the major challenges facing our region, but also contribute towards a broad and positive approach to the looming Brexit deadline. In less than a year we will be no longer members of the European Union and whilst negotiations continue apace it is becoming clear that there is no agreed end-game from the UK’s perspective and that the EU negotiators, as we always thought, ‘hold most of the cards’. It is essential that your Chamber continues to represent as best we can the broad, diverse views of all our members and that through our national body, the British Chambers of Commerce, we press the government to get the best possible deal for UK business and that we are not sold short by our own negotiators for the sake of
political expediency. With under a year to go, our negotiators must redouble their efforts to find pragmatic and practical solutions to the many questions being asked - from product standards, to VAT, to customs, to immigration - businesses need answers fast. The onus is now on the UK government to deliver those answers.
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We have much to look forward to later this year with developments around Barnsley town centre coming to fruition, the continuing impact of major investments in advanced manufacturing with McLaren, Rolls Royce, Boeing, Siemens and others, the start of the flagship, major tourist attraction at Gulliver’s Valley and not least the opening of the new extended TramTrain link into Rotherham and Parkgate. All in all, there continue to be many challenges, not only facing business but also impacting on the wider community we all live and work in. The Chamber will continue to influence where it can but also represent the best interests of our members wherever possible.
Andrew Denniff Chief Executive, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber News All the latest news from inside the Chamber.
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Diamond News News from our Diamond Members.
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Platinum Members News from our Platinum Members.
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External Affairs Chamber celebrate International Women’s Day.
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Transport Chamber sets sights on tackling transport issues.
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Member News More news from our Members.
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Bite Size News Latest Rotherham news in brief.
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New Members A full listing of new members.
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Events and Training Forthcoming Events and Training.
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International Trade Latest International Trade Updates and Events.
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CHAMBER NEWS
Chamber grows together with brand new Patron A family business which manufactures a range of premium hair growth products in South Yorkshire has been welcomed as the newest Patron member of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. Watermans, founded by husband and wife team Matt and Gail Waterman in 2014, are responsible for producing a revolutionary range of hair growth products including shampoo, conditioner, scalp elixir and vitamins. Initially operating from their home, the company has grown to become a household name in the hair and beauty industry, exporting their products across the globe and supplying to Australia, South Korea, USA, Canada and Europe to name just a few, as well as recently securing their first department store contract in Taiwan. Drawing on her 26 years’ experience as a hair stylist and salon owner, Gail began noticing slow growth and damage to her own hair and after unsuccessfully trying existing products, she began searching for a solution. Combining ancient hair remedies with alternative therapies, the basis of the Watermans brand was born. Since launching, Watermans has enjoyed significant growth by selling one bottle of shampoo every 30 seconds. As well as producing their full range within the UK, the company operates four warehouse units, sells products online from watermanshair. com and Amazon, supplies hair salons across the world and regularly see their products featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Tatler, Men’s Fitness, Women’s Fitness, Esquire and GQ. The company decided to become a Patron as a way of strengthening their presence within the local business community. They are one of three new Patrons who have
the incredible work the Chamber undertakes.”
recently joined Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, alongside construction specialist Fortem and public relations consultants Cannon PR. Matt Waterman, Founder, Watermans said: “Our business has enjoyed a significant amount of growth over the past four years, within the UK and overseas. We are now setting our sights on the next phase of growth for the business and we felt becoming a Patron was not only a way of strengthening our links within the local business community, but also allowed us to access the range of the business support provided by the Chamber.”
Andrew Denniff, Chief Executive, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber said: “I am delighted that Watermans have come on board as our latest Patron. This is a home-grown, rapidly expanding business operating from the heart of our region and I am sure that we can both look forward to a longterm and beneficial relationship”.
Find out more about Watermans online at www.watermanshair.com
Gail Waterman, Founder, Watermans said: “As a luxury brand we wanted to join at Patron level, which will not only help us to take the next step of growing our business, but also give back to the local business community and support
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University Centre Rotherham announced as headline sponsor for Business Awards The 2018 Business Awards will be sponsored by University Centre Rotherham; a new campus which plans to expand the degree and professional training courses currently offered by The RNN Group upon its completion later this year. University Centre Rotherham (UCR) will house state-of-the-art facilities and offer accredited degree courses taught by lecturers with industry experience in sectors such as Teaching, Childcare, Engineering, Business and Health and Social Care to name a few. Andrew Denniff, Chief Executive of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, said: “We are delighted to announce University Centre Rotherham as our headline sponsors for the 2018 Chamber Awards; an event which highlights the incredible work businesses within the region undertake each year. “With our entries opening at the start of June, I would encourage even more businesses and individuals to enter this year in order to receive recognition of their contribution to the local business economy.” Jana Checkley, Director for Higher Education and Skills for the RNN Group, said: “UCR is a very exciting development for Rotherham and the local area and will provide many
of the Year and the new recipient of the Charity of the Year will also be announced on the night.
benefits to local people, businesses and the economy in general. It’s fitting that UCR will headline the Business Awards, as we hope to work with many employers to shape the provision we offer in order to develop people with the higher technical skills needed to bridge the skills gap. “By 2020, 50 courses will be running at UCR, with 1,000 additional students in our first five years. UCR will offer students access to expert teaching, degrees accredited by top universities and excellent links with industry.” Entries for the 2018 Business Awards open on Monday 4th June and will see thirteen awards up for grabs, including two brand new categories: Marketing Campaign of the Year and Innovation in Manufacturing. Businesses will also battle it out to be crowned Most Promising New Business and Business
All businesses with an “S” postcode as well as members of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber are eligible to enter the awards. Amongst other sponsors joining UCR to support the Business Awards this year are Chamber Skills Solutions, Enzygo, Finance For Enterprise, Fortem, Gibson Booth Business Solutions & Insolvency, Julie Kenny, Russell Richardson, Steelphalt (Harsco) and XPO Logistics. The event will be held at Magna, Rotherham on Friday, 19th October.
For more information of UCR, please visit: ucr.rotherham.ac.uk For more information about the business awards, please visit: www.brawards.co.uk
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CHAMBER NEWS
Chamber raises over £500 for Charity of the Year Chamber members and charity supporters got their heads together and put their thinking caps on to help raise £560 for the Chamber’s Charity of the Year, City Hearts UK, at the annual Chamber Quiz Night. Taking place on 21st March, over 150 participants from 30 teams took part in the Quiz Night, first launched in 2017, to raise funds and give back to City Hearts UK; a local charity which provides support to men, women and children who have fallen victim to modern slavery. The winning team, ‘This Isn’t the Woodman’ scored 59 correct answers out of 80, whilst losers ‘Hard Drives’ – consisting of employees from Rotherham based Open Network Services – took home the wooden spoon prize. Funds were raised throughout the night via a raffle and the Chamber’s Deputy Chief Executive Dominic Beck resumed his position as quizmaster for a second year. Event organiser Diane Graham said: “We are once again overwhelmed by the support we have received from our members and supporters, who came together to help us raise funds for a highlight the work this inspirational charity does within the community. “This is the second year we have hosted Charity Quiz Night and once again it
2018 Quiz Champions - ‘This isn’t the Woodman’ and Quiz Master, Dominic Beck was a huge success. We are already looking forward to next year’s event, where we will be raising funds for the winner of the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber Charity of the Year award.”
everyone who took park and the Chamber staff who organised such a fantastic event and, of course, congratulations to team ‘This Isn’t the Woodman’ for winning first prize!”
Ed Newton, Managing Director of City Hearts UK, said: “We are honoured to be the beneficiaries of the donations made from both the raffle and quiz. The £560 which was raised will go towards furthering the support we provided to the people in our care, who are recovering from the trauma of Modern Slavery.
Other quiz participants included last year’s champions Hargreaves Industrial Services – who returned as ‘The Tickers ‘n’ Bashers’ – Wosskow Brown’s team of ‘Mrs Brown’s Boys’ and Fortay Media as the aptly named ‘Quizzy McQuiz Face’.
“On behalf of everyone involved with City Hearts UK, I would like to thank
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DIAMOND NEWS
Doncaster Racecourse & Exhibition Centre leads the race when it comes to choosing a venue With its iconic grandstand and far-reaching views across South Yorkshire, Doncaster Racecourse is a truly unique venue with a reputation for delivering excellence, whatever the occasion. It’s a fast-growing hotspot for the meetings, conferences and events market, attracting bookings from across South Yorkshire and beyond, thanks to its broad range of versatile spaces including one of the largest exhibition halls in Yorkshire (3,400 sq metres). In addition, the racecourse has 40 private suites to choose from, able to accommodate two to 3,000 people. A new 154-guestroom Hilton Garden Inn is also in the final stages of construction at the site and is expected to open its doors in the summer, creating additional meetings and events space including The Garden Suite, with a capacity of up to 500 people, offering panoramic views of the racecourse. Joanne Grainger, events sales manager at Doncaster Racecourse, explains why the venue is perfect for your next meeting, conference or event: “As South Yorkshire continues to assert its presence on the regional and national conference and events scene, more and more people and organisations are realising what the racecourse has to offer as a venue.
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“We’re very proud of what we’ve got here. Most of our rooms are glassfronted with huge sliding doors out onto a balcony or terrace, with panoramic views of the racecourse and beyond, so they certainly make for a memorable meeting space. “We’re really excited about the hotel’s impending opening, too, as that will allow us to increase our offering even further and provide overnight accommodation, too, onsite.” As well as its impressive meetings and events facilities, the racecourse also boasts free parking spaces for up to 3,000 vehicles, as well as strong transport links across the UK. Joanne added: “Our location in the centre of the UK, means we’re ideally located for delegates travelling into
Our suites, our onsite restaurant ‘The Old Weighing Room’ and our Royal Box all make for a great place to celebrate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and more. “Our expert team of event organisers know exactly how to make your day special – whether it’s for work or play. From the hard work that goes into creating our menus, to the attention to detail at every stage.”
For further information about Doncaster Racecourse, visit www.doncasterracecourse. co.uk
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XPO Logistics Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO), a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2018, as announced by Fortune magazine. FORTUNE collaborated with partner Korn Ferry on this survey of corporate reputation. They began with a universe of about 1,500 candidates: the 1,000 largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, along with non-U.S. companies in FORTUNE’s Global 500 database that have revenues of $10 billion or more. They then winnowed the assortment to the highest-revenue companies in each industry, a total of 680 in 29 countries. The top-rated companies were picked from that pool of 680; the executives who voted work at the companies in that group. To determine the best-regarded companies in 52 industries, Korn Ferry asked executives, directors, and analysts to rate enterprises in their own industry on nine criteria, from investment value and quality of management and products to social responsibility and ability to attract talent. A company’s score must rank in the top half of its industry survey to be listed.
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To select the 50 All-Stars, Korn Ferry asked 3,900 executives, directors, and securities analysts who had responded to the industry surveys to identify the 10 companies they admired most. They chose from a list made up of the companies that ranked in the top 25% in last year’s surveys, plus those that finished in the top 20% of their industry. Anyone could vote for any company in any industry. Bradley Jacobs, chairman and chief executive officer of XPO Logistics, said, “We’re honoured to be recognized for our investment value, quality of management, social responsibility and ability to attract talent. It’s humbling to know that XPO stands out among companies from the more than 50 industries taken into consideration.” XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: XPO) is a top ten global logistics provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. The company operates as
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport announces new Vision and 20 year Masterplan The award-winning Doncaster Sheffield Airport have launched their ambitious Vision and Masterplan outlining the expected growth over the next twenty years. The Vision sees the creation of a highly sophisticated Aerotropolis in the Sheffield City Region with the airport’s 1600-acre site, known as Aero Centre Yorkshire, becoming a central hub. The ‘airport city’ would help transform the North of England, creating 73,000 new jobs for the Sheffield City Region and provide exciting advanced manufacturing, logistics and aviation-led innovation opportunities. It is anticipated that the Vision would deliver £3.2 billion GVA per year by 2048 across the region. A key component of the Vision is the addition of an airport rail station connected to the East Coast Mainline; requiring only 7 miles of new track, it could be open in just five years’ time. The station would provide a direct rail link to London and Newcastle in under 90 minutes travel time. It would also be connected to major regional centres such as Sheffield, Leeds and Hull. Up to 9 million people living within a 90 minute journey time would have access to the airport by public transport, an increase of 6.6m.
The station would serve the airport’s passengers, onsite workers, new housing and employment areas – an estimated 1.6 million people per year, by 2037. Additionally, the rail station would accelerate the development of housing in the immediate vicinity and surrounding areas, with an initial delivery of over 8,500 houses anticipated. The Vision highlights the airport’s cargo plans in line with the increased passenger growth, as the site has the ability to handle up to 250,000 tonnes of cargo per year. This would support the UK’s international trade at a time when no airports across the UK are significantly expanding cargo capacity. Robert Hough CBE, Chairman of Peel Airports said: “This is a Vision with a central pillar that delivers air
connectivity, new housing, highly skilled employment, tourism and better rail connectivity at exceptional value for money, it is straightforward to build and deliverable in 5 years. It is of national significance for aviation and the economy, particularly the North, and we want to see it realised as soon as possible. This is required beyond what Heathrow expansion will deliver, with a range of benefits for the North and East of the country.” The airport’s Masterplan detailing the future development of the current site and projected growth over the next 20 years will now go out for public consultation. The airport is forecasting 4.7 million passengers and 70,000 tonnes per year over 20 years. Should a rail station be open by 2024, the expected passenger numbers would more than double to 11.8 million by 2050. Details on the 8 week public consultation can be found here www.flydsa.co.uk/masterplan The airport’s Vision Plan can be found here www.flydsa.co.uk/vision
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Chamber Celebrate ‘Wonder Women’ on International Women’s Day Over 100 business women and men from across South Yorkshire attended the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce’s Women in Business event to celebrate International Women’s Day. Sponsored by Airmaster, Berneslai Homes, Rotherham Together Partnership, Zeun Digital, Picture Perfect Photography and Mitsubishi Electric, highlighted the achievements, challenges and role of women in both a personal and professional capacity. Speakers included several female business leaders from across the region including author and mental health advocate Kathryn Littlewood; award-winning Managing Director of Thermotex Chloe Watmore; Gulliver’s Managing Director Julie Dalton and Chamber president Lisa Pogson, the clear message was that women can do anything, be anything and achieve anything. Among the presentations female entrepreneurs and their children hosted ‘Sofa Chats’ inspired by the Listening Project and developed by the BBC and National Archives, which explored the life of working mums from both sides. These included Rotherham based Grimm & Co Founding Director Deborah Bullivant and her son Luke Dale; filmmaker and entrepreneur Nuzrath Al-Baqir and her daughter Nabeela Mowlana and Graywoods Founder Deborah Lockwood and her daughter Danielle. #PressForProgress was the chosen theme for 2018 and highlighted the 100th year anniversary some women gained after the tireless campaigning by Suffragette’s across the world. The event highlighted how the role of women changed after this landmark decision and what, if anything, the role of women would be now should this
shift in politics not have happened. Jackie Freeborn, chair of Women in Business and co-host of International Women’s Day said: “This is the third year we have held an International Women’s Day event and each year it becomes bigger, better and more passionate. All the Chamber’s Women in Business events aim to help business women across Barnsley and Rotherham by providing support through collaboration to ensure they can grow and develop. “The real success of the event was to find how guests felt inspired, uplifted and motivated after hearing moving, funny and truly inspirational stories from our guest speakers and hosts. “I would like to say a huge thank you to every single person who joined us to help celebrate International Women’s Day. We are already making plans for our 2019 event!” Julie Dalton, Mother of two and Managing Director of Gulliver’s Theme Parks, said: “It was a real pleasure
to be asked to speak for ‘Women in Business’ at their annual International Women’s Day event. The day was brilliant, celebrating and reflecting on the contribution women make to the community through business. I am very pleased to say most of our senior leadership team at Gulliver’s consists of women - not because we have cherry picked - but because they were the best candidates and most qualified for the job.”
If you would like to attend future Women in Business events, please visit www.brchamber.co.uk. The Chamber will be holding a Creating Networks event at Tankerlsey Manor Hotel on 22nd May and an Afternoon Tea at Barnsley Town Hall on 27th September.
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Chamber Keeps Tackling Transport Challenges Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce’s Transport Forum is working with a number of partners to improve our transport system for both commuters and businesses. Their Transport Forum balances its focus between long term strategic opportunities such as improvements to Trans-Pennine connectivity routes and nationally significant infrastructure projects like HS2 as well as more local issues where traffic light changes and minor junction improvements give quick wins for members. The Chamber’s Transport Forum is made up of business owners who share experience, knowledge and an interest in keeping South Yorkshire’s transport moving. The group meets regularly with both Barnsley and Rotherham Councils, Highways England and SYPTE to discuss a range of issues facing businesses and commuters and to influence them for the best outcomes. Ann Beddoes, Transportation Manager of Barnsley Council said: “Barnsley Council recognises the many benefits of working with the Chamber and that the Forum is an ideal place to exchange information to get a real understanding of the needs of local businesses, for now and into the future.” Matthew Reynolds, Transport Manager of Rotherham Council added: “The Transport Forum allows the Council to have an in-depth insight into the views of local businesses to help ensure the effective implementation
and development of local transport schemes. The close collaboration of all partners involved within the Transport Forum ensures a cooperative relationship on major transport issues, allowing a single voice to be portrayed to infrastructure providers and regional decision makers. This is particularly important when discussing and forming a position on large scale infrastructure investment and the strategic issues facing businesses in our region.” In addition to helping local businesses facing day-to-day challenges with the region’s roads, the group has also played a key role establishing local business needs where major infrastructure projects are under development. This work has included involvement with several ongoing consultations including HS2, Tram-Train, the feasibility of a new Trans-Pennine Tunnel and supporting the growing development of the region’s airport at Doncaster. Clive Watkinson, Chair of the Transport Forum, said: “The Transport Forum gives our businesses a major voice in the way traffic and road-related issues are being addressed and we have a close working relationship with both local authorities and other public bodies in the region.
Chair of the Transport Forum, Clive Watkinson many issue raised by our members. However, we can only act on issues we’re aware of. To achieve this, we’re dependent on the eyes and ears of our members. That’s why we’ve decided to issue an open invitation to businesses based in Barnsley and Rotherham to join us, so we can all help improve our roads and that we can raise and resolve issues we’ve not been aware of previously”.
“We’ve been very successful in resolving
Any business owner in Barnsley and Rotherham who is a member of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber can submit information to the Chamber’s Transport Forum via email at hello@brchamber.co.uk or by calling 01709 386200.
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Special award for one-woman Northern powerhouse Julie Kenny One of the most respected self-made business women in the Sheffield City Region has been honoured in unique style at the Northern Power Women Awards. In an unprecedented step, Julie Kenny CBE, founder of world-leading security system manufacturer Pyronix, and chair of Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, was awarded a special recognition judges’ award for outstanding entrepreneurship. The Northern Power Women Awards showcase role models and celebrate women and men working to create gender balance in organisations across the Northern Powerhouse. The third annual event, staged on March 6 in Manchester, attracted almost 1,000 entries across 12 categories. “I was honoured to receive this accolade from the judges and proud to be a role model for women coming to prominence,” said Julie, who was
awarded her CBE in 2002 for her services to industry in Yorkshire and Humberside“I was proud to be flying the flag for South Yorkshire at the awards and urge women from my region to put themselves forward next year.” Julie, 60, grew up in Sheffield, leaving aged 18 with just £45 to her name to take a secretarial job in Cornwall. She became a lawyer, then set up Pyronix with her husband in 1986. Despite becoming a single mother of three on the break-up of her marriage, she grew Pyronix into an award-winning organisation supplying 65 countries. When she sold the company in 2016 its turnover was £25 million. Julie is a government-appointed commissioner to Rotherham Borough Council and the first female chair of the
British Security Industry Association. A member of the LEP, she has served on numerous government bodies and as Deputy Lieutenant and High Sheriff of South Yorkshire. She is a former Vitalise Businesswoman of the Year and PwC Private Businesswoman of the Year. Simone Roche, Founder of Northern Power Women, said: “The scope of Julie’s current involvement in business, charity and government appointments is vast. She currently holds 20 positions. “She has raised the aspirations and ambitions of women in manufacturing and continually engages with the wider business community and local charities to build success and lasting results.”
£200m-turnover workwear manufacturer unveils South Yorkshire expansion plans Portwest, the workwear manufacturer, has announced plans to build a second warehouse in South Yorkshire and expand into more countries. Portwest, which employs 200 people at its headquarters at Thurnscoe, near Barnsley, supplies more than 120 countries and has a turnover of around £200m. The company, which is celebrating 30 years in the region, has been backed by Enterprising Barnsley to help carry out these expansion plans. The company, which was started in
Ireland in 1904 by Charles Hughes, now has a catalogue which is translated into 26 languages. Portwest also has warehouses in Ireland, Poland, Dubai and New Zealand, and has recently moved into Australia and Panama. Richard Jones, Portwest global sales director, commented: “The transformation since the move in to South Yorkshire 30 years ago has been
enormous. “And we are confident the next 30 years will be amazing too. But we couldn’t have done it without the fantastic staff here in Barnsley.” The company is now considering building on spare land at the site, with a view to a second purpose-built warehouse and dozens more jobs.
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Prestigious award win for ‘Unsung Hero’ A long-standing member of staff at a South Yorkshire based alternative funding provider has been awarded the title of Unsung Hero of the Year after winning a prestigious award at the National Enterprise Network awards. Leanne Pilkington (31), a Finance Manager at Doncaster based Finance For Enterprise, added another trophy to the alternative funding provider’s cabinet after winning the Unsung Hero of the Year award. Instrumental in helping over 400 small businesses from across South Yorkshire to access over £500 million in financial support to help launch, develop and grow their business, Leanne was just one of four shortlisted from the UK in the Unsung Hero category, after being covertly nominated for the award by her colleagues at Finance For Enterprise who described her as a ‘hidden gem’ whilst highlighting her impact in helping the organisation to grow. After joining the not-for-profit organisation in 2012 as an Administration Officer, Leanne quickly displayed determination by taking on additional roles and responsibilities, mainly overseeing the re-brand of the organisation from Donbac to Finance For Enterprise in 2014. To further develop her role and career in the financial industry, Leanne spends her time after work studying at Doncaster College for an AAT qualification in Accountancy, of which the National Enterprise Network judges commended, saying it was “testament to Leanne’s attitude that she embraced all opportunities afforded to her.” Leanne was presented with her award
be part of the Finance For Enterprise team and I look forward to developing my career further.”
at a glittering awards ceremony which took place at the Nat West Conference Centre, London and was organised by the National Enterprise Network, a member body which represents enterprise support providers within England. She was presented the award by National Enterprise Network Chairman Graham Marley who praised Finance For Enterprise for “encouraging and allowing its staff members to grow and develop.” Leanne Pilkington, Finance Manager, Finance For Enterprise said: “It was a complete surprise to find out I had been shortlisted, as my colleagues submitted a nomination on my behalf and I didn’t know anything about it! But it was even more of a surprise when my name was called out as the winner. To hear the judges praise not just myself but the organisation I love working for was a real highlight of the night and I am proud to
Paula Foreman, Operations Manager, Finance For Enterprise, said: “I have worked alongside Leanne since she first joined us in 2012 and since then she has rapidly risen through the ranks at Finance For Enterprise and today she plays a vital role within the organisation. I am continually impressed by Leanne’s motivation, determination and desire to succeed every single day. She has made a huge impression in the six years she has been here and it’s a huge honour for a member of our team to be recognised by our industry body, the National Enterprise Network.” Responsible for supporting pre-start and growing businesses to overcome funding shortages throughout the Sheffield City Region, Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, Finance For Enterprise delivers a range of tailored lending packages as an alternative to bank lending.
For more information on Finance For Enterprise please visit: finance-for-enterprise.co.uk
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ROTHERHAM NEWS
Works to start on major Rotherham redevelopment scheme Work is due to start in April on a long-awaited redevelopment project which further boosts Rotherham’s continued regeneration. The £10m revamp of Westgate Chambers, designed by Sheffieldbased Self Architects, will see the creation of a showcase commercial, retail and residential development in the heart of the town centre. Located on an island site between Main Street, Westgate, Domine Lane and Market Street, the project involves renovating six buildings that surround a landscaped internal courtyard, including a superb Georgian Grade II listed building, one of the oldest surviving historic structures in Rotherham town centre. The scheme, by Peter Hill of developers HMP Bespoke Construction Ltd, will provide high quality retail, leisure and commercial space at street level with 29 contemporary apartments over
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three floors. Dilapidated buildings on Domine Lane will be demolished and a new contemporary building will feature 7,000 sq ft of retail and commercial ground floor space with a further 32, one, two and three-bedroomed apartments above. Project Architect Simon Lunn, from Self Architects, said: “We were pleased to have secured planning approval on behalf of our client and are delighted to be part of the team on such an exciting courtyard development in the heart of Rotherham town centre.” The listed Georgian building, known as the Co-op building, was originally a fine residence built in 1794 by the architect John Platt. The proposals, approved by
Rotherham Council, include reinstating the Georgian façade and renewing the shopfronts in a style complimentary to the building and in keeping with the heritage-led development of Rotherham High Street. Peter Hill said: “ Works will start around the beginning of April on what will be around a three-year build programme. “These are exciting times ahead for all concerned with this prestigious scheme and we look forward to it moving forward with the additional regeneration of Rotherham town centre, bringing in new restaurants, entertainment and leisure facilities to help new residents to live, work, rest and play and most importantly creating new town centre jobs.”
MEMBER NEWS
Melanie Oldham nominated for the Pitch@Palace People’s Choice Awards Bob’s Business are excited to announce that their founder and CEO, Melanie Oldham, has been nominated for the prestigious Pitch@Palace People’s Choice Award. Following on from her successful pitch at the University of Huddersfield in February, Melanie was selected to pitch amongst 41 other budding entrepreneurs at the Pitch@Palace 9.0 Boot Camp, held at the University of Manchester on the 13th March.
all participating entrepreneurs with the opportunity to claim the People’s Choice Award, allowing entrepreneurs to promote their involvement with Pitch@Palace and raise broader awareness of their business through a public vote.
Melanie is now invited to pitch for 30 seconds at the Pitch@Palace 9.0 Final on the 25th April, at the illustrious St James Palace, where an audience vote will then decide the overall winner.
Help Melanie claim the People’s Choice Award and support a fellow local Yorkshire business. Bob’s Business would be extremely grateful if you could take a minute of your time to support Melanie and help her claim the Peoples Choice Award, click here to vote.
Pitch@Palace was founded by The Duke of York in 2014 to promote entrepreneurship in the UK and around the world, providing entrepreneurs with the opportunity to pitch their innovative business ideas in front of an influential audience from the worlds of
entrepreneurship, technology, media, and investment. The theme for Pitch@Palace 9.0 is Data, Intelligence and The Future of Security, focusing on key areas such as CyberSecurity, The Cloud, and the Internet of Things. Alongside the overall winner of the Pitch@Palace 9.0, the event provides
The winner of the People’s Choice Award will be announced on the 25th April at the Pitch@Palace Final at St James Palace.
Melett Ltd acquired by Wabtec Corporation Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has acquired 100% of shares in Melett Limited, a leader in the design, manufacture and supply of high-quality turbochargers and replacement parts to the turbocharger aftermarket. Melett of Barnsley, has operations in the UK, Europe, North America and China and is recognised globally as a highquality supply partner by turbocharger repairers and remanufacturers in more than 100 countries around the world. Raymond T. Betler, Wabtec’s president and chief executive officer, said: “Melett complements both our overall turbocharger strategy and our product portfolio through its globally recognised brand and comprehensive aftermarket solutions.
“It provides our existing turbocharger business with an extensive and low-cost manufacturing and distribution base in Europe and China. This acquisition represents an excellent strategic fit that expands our aftermarket presence and provides direct access to key international markets.” Ian Warhurst , owner of Melett will continue as managing director of the company, said: “I am very proud of what we have created at Melett over the past 15 years. The company has been
built on strong engineering principles, and a key to Melett’s success has been working closely with our customers and suppliers to understand what the market requires, both now and in the future.”
For further information visit: www.melett.com
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PATRONS
Wosskow Brown Foundations support local junior football club We are pleased to say that a local junior football club, Pinfold Pumas have benefited from our support and have recently opened a new training facility with 3G pitch at the Dorothy Hyman sports centre at Cudworth . The previous football pitch was declared unsafe in 2012 after many years of usage. The new FA-approved pitch has also had a further uplift with the addition of new floodlights and perimeter fencing. It is envisaged that 35 teams will use the venue within the next five years. BPL who operate the venue, will be working to increase participation if football particularly amongst girls and adults with disabilities.
community. “Pinfold Pumas received support under our WB100 programme. We contacted the Football Foundation who were very supportive and put the wheels in motion for the local FA to make contact with Pumas to see what funding could be provided . It’s great to see this £350,000 project come to fruition for the benefit of the local community” said Jim Lawson, Director of the Wosskow Brown Foundation.
The new facility will be used by local football teams, schools and the local
“We are also pleased to announce a new Sporting Legacy Will giving people
the opportunity to leave a gift to their local community sports club in their Will. This ‘gifting’ will help local grassroots sports clubs who often struggle for lack of funds and underpins our aim to help sports clubs”
For more information please contact: jim@wosskowbrownfoundation. org.uk
The ‘98 Club - now open Sheffield Eagles are pleased to announce the launch of The ’98 Club, open to businesses and fans alike to become a founder member. 20 years on from Sheffield’s historic Challenge Cup victory against Wigan Warriors, the club are introducing a new project to celebrate the triumph.
money saving opportunities including discounts off replica shirts, club functions, season tickets and chance to be a match day mascot.
By becoming a founder member of the ’98 Club, you will receive an array of unique benefits which include:
Guaranteed access to the ’98 Club bar during matches – With a bar and restaurant on site, joining the ’98 Club will guarantee access on match days. There will also be a board containing all the names of the Founder Members on display in the ’98 Bar.
Two free Season memberships for the 2019 Season – Ensure your place at the Olympic Legacy Park next season with two memberships. An official share in the Eagles – Officially printed, framed and presented to the member. Gold personalised brick in the wall – A permanent record of being a founder member of the ’98 club. Membership of the ‘98 Club – Many
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Get your name on the kit! - For the 2020 Season we will be adding all the names of the 98 founder members to the design of the away kit! ’98 Club founder member pin badge – Adding to your match day attire, this Pin Badge will be a must-have and will also be recognisable to club staff.
Choice of best seats in the ’98 block – ’98 Club members will have choice of seats in the ’98 block. Commercial/photo opportunity with players – You will be able to request a player to appear at your company’s function, birthday, or have a photo opportunity. This offer is strictly limited to 98 Founder members of the ‘98 Club. The cost for the above, including the opportunity to own 1 share in the Sheffield Eagles is just £1000 + VAT. For more information contact Mark Hannigan on 0114 398 1998 or email: commercial@sheffieldeagles.com
MEMBER NEWS
Beatson Clark Invests Over £2 Million Leading glass packaging manufacturer Beatson Clark is once again investing in the future of its Rotherham plant, covering all areas from glass melting and production to inspection, packaging and IT. This latest investment of over £2 million is in addition to the £20 million that has been spent on improvements over the past decade and is part of the company’s commitment to improve quality and maintain excellent customer service. Over Christmas and the New Year, Beatson Clark’s engineers worked hard to install a new amber bottle making machine and upgrade the forehearth. Improvements to the forehearth will enhance glass homogeneity, delivering better quality glass to the machine which will produce high-quality bottles and jars using the latest technology. Installation of the new machine took three weeks to complete and demonstrates the company’s commitment to serving the growing
“Consistent investment in new machinery and technology allows us to remain a market leader in the glass packaging industry,” said Charlotte Taylor, Marketing Manager at Beatson Clark. bottled beer market. New strapping facilities were also recently trialled and installed at Beatson Clark’s glassworks in Rotherham. The new advanced method of strapping the pallets will significantly reduce the depalletisation time for high speed lines. Beatson Clark prides itself on providing the best customer service, which is why it has also invested in a QAD Enterprise Resource Planning System. The system includes an updated CRM (customer relationship management) module and will integrate all areas of the business.
“Providing the highest quality service for our customers is integral to the core values of the company. We aim to be flexible, responsive and supportive, and the new software will further improve our already high standards.” Beatson Clark has been in the business for over 260 years and is one of just six glass manufacturers of glass containers remaining in the UK. It supplies bespoke and standard glass bottles and jars to the food, beverage, brewing and pharmaceutical industries.
Gala Performance secures Toyota MR2 title sponsorship Motorsport supplier Gala Performance, based in Rotherham, is demonstrating its commitment to amateur motorsport by securing the title sponsorship for the popular Toyota MR2 Championship. The series will now be known as the ‘Gala Performance Toyota MR2 Championship’ for the 2018 season. The championship features a total of eight race weekends as part of the 750 Motor Club’s racing package, of which four rounds will be televised on dedicated programmes on Motorsport TV. It attracts grids of up to 50 cars,
all of which will be displaying the Gala Performance brand name. Ryan Bracha, Business Development Officer for Gala Performance, said: “Securing this title sponsorship demonstrates our commitment to becoming the supplier of choice to grassroots and club level motorsports teams. The MR2 Championship attracts
a lot of drivers to come and get on the grid, as well as having the full support of Toyota, so it’s an excellent business opportunity for us too. We’re very excited about this new sponsorship and look forward to following the success of the championship during this its 10th anniversary year!”
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Royal visit as Rotherham furnace reignited Two and a half years after being mothballed by the previous owners, the iconic N-Furnace at Aldwarke in Rotherham has been given the Royal treatment as it is reignited by Liberty Speciality Steel. His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales visited the site to mark a new era for steel production in the town. The move is part of a multi-million-pound investment by the Liberty House Group – a member of the GFG Alliance - that is creating 300 new jobs at Rotherham and its sister plant in Stocksbridge. The
800,000-tonne-a-year
Electric
Arc Furnace (EAF) turns scrap metal into specialised steels for uses such as vehicle gearboxes or aircraft landing gear. Sanjeev Gupta, founder and executive chairman of Liberty House Group, said the reignition was “a pivotal moment in the revival of UK steelmaking” and “a very powerful statement that steel does have a future in Britain.”
Rotherham places top as Yorkshire’s fastest growing economy Rotherham is the fastest growing city economy in Yorkshire, and the eighth fastest growing economy in the UK, according to a recent report.
McLaren inaugurates new Rotherham facility - in style British supercar manufacturer, McLaren, has used the freshly laid floor of its new £50m facility in Rotherham to showcase its latest supercar, called the McLaren Senna, for the first time. Supporting the firm’s objective of producing more than 4,500 vehicles annually by the end of 2022, the £50m McLaren Composites Technology Centre (MCTC) was announced in February 2017. It will enable the development and manufacture of carbon fibre chassis used in future
McLaren models. The 75,000 sq ft centre on the globally renowned Advanced Manufacturing Park (AMP) is set to open later this year to start building carbon fibre development tubs, with full operation planned for 2019.
The UK Powerhouse study is produced by Irwin Mitchell and the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and provides an estimate of GVA growth and job creation within 45 of the UK’s largest cities 12 months ahead of the Government’s official figures. The report shows that Rotherham had a growth of 1.8% across October to December 2017. Rotherham rose 18 places on the GVA table to rank eighth in terms of growth. Cllr. Denise Lelliott, Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy at Rotherham Council, said: “Rotherham’s ambition is to create the right conditions for growth and regeneration and these results give confidence to businesses looking to invest in jobs, homes and developments within Rotherham.”
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NEW MEMBERS
New Members PATRONS Watermans Health & Beauty T 07497 777007 W watermanshair.com
Sheffield Sports Stadium
Health Core PMI Limited
Leisure T 0114 234 3074 W owlertonstadium.co.uk
Insurance Broker T 0114 442 0152 W healthcorepmi.co.uk
TransAction Translators Ltd
Keith Paul Chappell Occupational Health & Safety Practitioner
Translation and Language Services T 0114 266 1103 W transaction.co.uk
PLATINUM Script Marketing Solutions Publisher and Marketing Agency T 01226 734694 W scriptmarketing.co.uk
GOLD Active8 Managed Technologies Ltd Print & Technology T 0333 999 7355 W active8print.co.uk
Castle Hill Training Training Provider T 01226 240831 W castlehill-training.com
Cooke & Mason Risk Managers, Commercial & Personal Insurance and Health & Safety T 01777 800938 W cookeandmason.com
Novus Marketing Solutions Marketing T 07983 575934 W novusmarketingsolutions.co.uk
Phaseline Electrical Ltd Commercial Electrical Contractor T 0114 294 5500 W phaseline.co.uk
Purple Pebble People Ltd People Development T 07962 625813 W purplepebblepeople.co.uk
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A full list of our latest Chamber members
SILVER A1 Cleaning Solutions Cleaning Solutions T 07715 526586 W a1cleaningsolutionsltd.co.uk
AJ Systems Limited ICT Consultancy T 01709 352307 W ajtraining.net
Eastwood & Partners Ltd Insurance Brokers T 0114 296 5760 W eastwoodandpartners.co.uk
EK Accounting & Tax Services Limited Accountant T 07533 049236
First Call Recruitment Bespoke Recruitment T 0333 3350 154 W firstcallrecruitment.ltd
Francis Chambers & Co Ltd Electrical Engineering T 01709 522175
Hartcliff Ltd Financial Planning T 01226 446135 W hartcliff.com
Health & Safety Consultant T 01226 446195 W keith-paul-chappell.co.uk
Komodo Logistics Ltd Transport/Haulage T 07868 419339 W komodologistics.com
L & TA Group Office Furniture Ltd Office Furniture T 0114 242 5511 W ltasheffield.com
Nicholson Print UK Ltd Printers and Distribution T 01709 789359 W nicholsonprint.com
NRG Focus Ltd Building Energy Consultancy T 07979 961755 W nrgfocus.co.uk
Old George Coffee Shop T 01226 217169 W old-george.co.uk
Pink Pig International Ltd Sketchbook Manufacturing T 01226 297026 W the-pink-pig.co.uk
Professional Resources Consultancy Sales Trainer and Mentor T 0330 057 9664 W professionalresourcesconsultancy. co.uk
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Santander Business Business Banking T 07595 403943 W santander.co.uk
Secure Solutions Group Ambulance/Security T 08715 288999 W ssguk.co.uk
Silverwood Consultancy T 07930 406129 W silverwood.ltd
Totally Runable Sports Education T 01226 982516 W totallyrunable.com
Wolf Components Bed/Mattress Spring Pocket Manufacturing T 01709 915100 W wolfcomponents.com
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EVENTS
Events For further event details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200
Tuesday, 10th April 2018, 7:30am - 9:30am City Region Business Breakfast Hillsborough Golf Club, Sheffield From £13.95 + vat per person These events are created to help your business grow and what better way to meet new businesses and make new contacts from across the area than at the City Region Business Breakfast. We are giving you the opportunity to do business, make new contacts and grow your network, all before your working day starts!
Tuesday, 17th April 2018, 8am - 10am Quarterly Economic Review Breakfast: Quarter 1 Copthorne Hotel, Sheffield FREE Each quarter, the Sheffield City Region Chambers are hosting flagship events in partnership with the Sheffield City Region Local Enterprise Partnership and Growth Hub and Sheffield University Management School, to share the Quarterly Economic Review results and what they mean for business.
Wednesday, 25th April 2018, 12 noon - 2pm New Member Networking Unit 6 Genesis Business Park, Rotherham FREE for new members only Have you joined the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce in the last 12 months? This informal meeting will give you the opportunity to network with other new members, selected service providers and Chamber staff.
Thursday, 10th May 2018, 12 noon - 2:30pm Speed Networking Magna, Rotherham From £16.95 + vat per person You will have the opportunity to introduce yourself to every other guest. You will be able to explain how you can help your potential customer and to explain what makes you “stand out from the crowd”.
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Chamber Means Business Exhibition Thursday, 6th September 2018, 9:30am - 2:30pm AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham FREE to attend Chamber Means Business is an annual exhibition which has been put together to give member businesses the opportunity to promote themselves and their products and services. Why attend? The exhibition is open to all businesses, regardless of location. Whether you’re looking for products, contacts or networking, exhibitions are a productive way to build relationships and leverage the best contacts. There will be over 50 businesses exhibiting, along with delegates on the day, allowing you to meet and build relationships face-to-face. Keep up to date with trends and innovation, talk to exhibitors and attend seminars to learn about the newest products to enter markets or latest updates to industry and the community. There will likely more than likely be a goldmine of freebies, our exhibitors are generous, and if you are interested in their service they may very well let you take a sample, pen, stress ball or more! Visit: www.chambermeansbusiness.co.uk
Exhibition space now on sale! Small stand - £175 + VAT Medium stand - £295 + VAT Large stand - SOLD OUT Book now: 01709 386200
TRAINING
Training For further training details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200
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18th Edition Wiring Regulations - make sure you’re up to date An update to the Wiring Regulations is due to be published on 1 July 2018, coming into full effect on 1 January 2019. Anyone currently working in the electrical industry will be affected, so it’s vital you’re up to date. Know the changes Significant changes are expected to include protection against over voltages (clause 443), protection against fire (chapter 42), section 735 will be extended to include embedded electric heating systems and there will also be a brand-new section on energy efficiency.
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Knowledge is power We understand the need to keep up to date with the latest regulations and will soon be offering a new BS7671 course covering the 18th Edition amendments.
If you would like to be kept up to date, please contact carrie.sudbury@brchamber.co.uk
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As the highest-level course relating to BS7671 offered by City & Guilds, and pitched to an experienced and knowledgeable level, this qualification is chosen by many as evidence of their professional competence.
This course provides an answer to legitimate management concerns. It’s designed to assist non-electrical employees prepare for work on a range of electrical systems, and helps companies towards compliance with UK legislative requirements regarding the use of such personnel for electrical tasks.
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9am - 5pm (5 days) Rotherham Member: £764.00 + VAT Non-member price: £820.00 + VAT
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Latest International Trade News and Events Access to India Programme India is one of the priority target markets for Sheffield City Region, and new trade relationships are already actively being forged. The Sheffield City Region recently organised an Access to India event in March in conjunction with the High Commission for India in London, the UK India Business Council and the ERDF Exporting for Growth Programme. The High Commission of India in London’s flagship Access India Programme is the first of its kind for supporting UK businesses access the Make in India initiative of the Government of India, seeking to identify high-potential UK SME companies and assist them in establishing themselves in India. For these companies, the programme
will provide a detailed programme of activity, mentoring, networking opportunities and market entry support services, including: • Strategy advisory • Operational market entry support • Tax & legal support • Financial services • Project financing • M&A, location services • Technology collaboration Facilitation of approvals from central and state agencies will be provided. For more information, visit the Access India Programme website here.
Sheffield City Region Trade Visit to Poznan Already 14 companies are travelling to ITM Polska, Poznan as part of a delegation, a trade visit organised by the International Trade Forum (ITF). ITM Polska is one of the largest and most comprehensive exhibition including Subcon Fair in Poznan. The thematic scope of the exhibitors is: MACH-TOOL | METALFORUM | SURFEX | WELDING | HAPE The benefits of being part of a specialised international trade group led by experienced exporters has been proven on previous ITF trade visits, not least because of the help and support given to each other and resulting in increased export sales. There are a number of benefits travelling as part of this group:
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• In-market support & meetings with local support organisations • Pre-arranged FREE matchmaking meetings at the Fair • Networking Opportunities within the Group • Language support in Polish • Accompanies and support by experienced International Trade Personnel • FREE access to match-making For more information please contact the International Trade Forum on info@intradeforum.co.uk
Forthcoming International Events 10 MAY - Focus on Vietnam 5 JULY - Global Economy 11 JULY - Letters of Credit Training
International Festival for Business From 12 – 28 June 2018, the UK hosts the world’s biggest international business festival. This biennial event will host more than 40 major global events across 9 high growth, industry themed days, with more than 200 speakers. The organisers are spending in excess of £7m to help delegates secure deals and take their company forward, with a complete 9-day festival experience, designed to deliver real results. This is a short breakdown of what is on offer: • PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE • INSPIRATION & IDEAS • VITAL CONNECTIONS • A WORLD OF INDUSTRY EVENTS • INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY • NETWORKING & NEW BUSINESS • SUPPORT & ADVICE Visit the Festival’s website here
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