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5th November 2024
RECRUITMENT has been completed of members of the new Business Board that will act as the voice for businesses across the region. The Business Board will provide...
Driving positive change: Net Zero Summit aims to...
5th November 2024
SUSTAINABILITY, innovation and collaboration take centre stage at a major summit and exhibition at Silverstone later this month.
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4th November 2024
THE WINNER of Micro Business of the Year at the National Business Women’s Awards has been reflecting on what the accolade means to her and her thriving HR business...
Business
Employers, lobby groups and educators among new...
RECRUITMENT has been completed of members of the new Business Board that will act as the voice for businesses across the region. The Business Board will provide strategic advice to the South Midlands Authorities Board. Its mission is to ensure that the economic strategy of the South Midlands aligns with the needs and opportunities faced by businesses in the region. By doing so, the Business Board aims to drive sustainable economic growth and enhance the region’s competitive edge. Business Board lead Cllr Jim Weir, Deputy Mayor of Bedford Borough Council, said: “The Business Board will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the future economic strategy of the South Midlands. "It will work closely with existing advisory groups, including the Growth Hub Board and the Careers Hub Steering Group, ensuring that the business community’s voice is integral to the decision-making process.” The South Midlands Authorities comprise the six councils within the former South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership region that have taken on SEMLEP’s functions after its closure earlier this year. “Following the creation of the South Midlands Authorities and the proposed plans towards devolution, the creation of the South Midlands Business Board further demonstrates the commitment all six Local Authorities have towards working together for the economic benefit of the entire South Midlands,” said Cllr Weir. The 15 inaugural members of the Business Board are all senior figures in business in the South Midlands. CHAIR Jason Longhurst (Prologis UK) BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS Suzanna Austin (FSB) Naomi Butters (ICENA) Paul Clarke (Cranfield Aerospace Solutions Ltd) Nick Greenway (Cosworth) Stephen Henson (TC Group) Oliver Jaycock (London Luton Airport) Phil Lawrie (Silverstone Museum) Michael Moran (2020 Developments Ltd) Andy Paul (Fliweel.tech) Viren Patel (Open University) Keith Purdie (Colworth Park) Justin Richardson (Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce) Dr Cathy Smith (University of Northampton) Prof Leon Terry (Cranfield University) Board chair Jason Longhurst said: “The South Midlands is a thriving area for businesses with more opportunities to sustainably grow. Our role is to ensure that we bring the voice of those businesses, all sectors and together represent their views, needs and ambitions to the South Midlands Authorities. Public and private collaboration is key to the future success of the South Midlands Region for our communities, businesses and wider UK economy.” Find out more on the Business Board at www.southmidlands.org.ukDriving positive change: Net Zero Summit aims to inspire businesses to hit ESG targets
5th November 2024
SUSTAINABILITY, innovation and collaboration take centre stage at a major summit and exhibition at Silverstone later this month.
Delegates at the Net Zero Summit &...
‘I still cannot believe what happened’: HR boss reflects on her firm’s triumph at the National Business Women Awards
4th November 2024
THE WINNER of Micro Business of the Year at the National Business Women’s Awards has been reflecting on what the accolade means to her and her thriving HR business...
Chamber of Commerce appoints its ‘deeply honoured’ new President at AGM
1st November 2024
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Chamber of Commerce has appointed Anna Clarke as its new president.
She replaces Robyn Allen, who stepped down at the Chamber’s AGM yesterday (...
Sign up: Teams prepare to take up law firm Franklins’ £50 Challenge
1st November 2024
NORTHAMPTON and Milton Keynes are poised to see a significant boost in charitable support thanks to a law firm’s innovative fundraising initiative. The 2025...
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21st October 2024
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7th August 2024
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1st November 2024
NORTHAMPTON and Milton Keynes are poised to see a significant boost in charitable support thanks to a law firm’s innovative fundraising initiative. The 2025...
Letting in the light: Boosting mental health is the musical...
27th September 2024
‘SINGING Solicitor’ Kevin Rogers, chair of regional law firm Wilson Browne Solicitors, has launched his fourth charity single to raise much-needed funds...
Awards
A celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship: Business...
7th October 2024
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE kicked off its awards season in style at the newly branded Mercure Hotel Northampton with a record number of guests there to celebrate this year’s NNBN...
Northamptonshire Business Awards: The finalists revealed
20th September 2024
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE'S business community has moved one step closer to finding out who are the big winners at this year’s Northamptonshire Business Awards.
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