Two leading names in strategic HR and business improvement are joining forces. Strategi-hr has announced the acquisition of Improve Managers Ltd, less than year after it started trading. The acquisition brings together two of the leading female names in Midlands business. Wendy Dean founded Strategi-hr in 2015 following success at Director level in major companies, including Steelite International. Following a …
Croft Architecture flies high with Flip Out commissions across the UK
Croft Architecture is bouncing into 2016 on a high after winning commissions to project manage the creation of five Flip Out trampoline arenas across the UK. A successful commission to work on the recently opened Flip Out Stoke, on the Stone Business Park, led to a meeting between Croft Architecture Managing Director, Carl Croft, and Flip Out UK. Now, the …
Young entrepreneurs set fair for YE trade fair
Event: Young Enterprise Trade Fair, Stone High Street, Saturday, 12 March, 2016,09:00- 16:00. New products devised by business-minded pupils from Staffordshire schools will be put to the test at a town centre trade fair. Shoppers in Stone High Street will be the first to see the business ideas of 14 teams competing in the 2016 Young Enterprise competition. Novel products …
Get into the groove as Staffordshire dance academy celebrates its 10th birthday
A decade of dance at Staffordshire’s Groove Academy has led to lifelong friendships and even two weddings. And many old dance partners will be reuniting as the Groove Academy celebrates its 10th birthday with a dance extravaganza. The birthday celebrations involve two dance floors, well-known comperes, swing dancing and salsa at the Northfield Centre, Stafford, on Saturday, February 27. ‘There …
Plans for further expansion as Amshire comes of age
North West IT support experts Amshire are looking forward to further expansion as they celebrate 21 years in Business. Cheadle Hulme based Amshire have achieved regular growth and established a reputation as a trusted partner to businesses in the Stockport area and beyond. Established by Trevor Taylor in early 1995, Amshire began trading from a small office with three members …
Chris is the UK’s best tax student
A tax manager at Stoke-on-Trent accountancy company Geens has achieved national recognition after passing his professional examinations with flying colours. Chris Beeston scored top marks for students across the UK sitting the Chartered Institute of Taxation CTA examinations. His achievements will be recognised with two awards, the Spofforth Medal for the highest mark in the advisory paper on inheritance tax, …
Alice Charity excited by the support of Michelin staff in Stoke-on-Trent
A charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable families living in North Staffordshire has received a huge boost from tyre giants, Michelin Workers at the Stoke-on-Trent Michelin plant and offices have voted to adopt the Alice Charity as their charity of the year. It’s a major coup for Alice which was started just five years ago by a North Staffordshire mother and …
Woolcool to launch life-saving pharmaceutical packaging brand LifeGuardian at European Cold Chain expo
Photo: Angela Morris and Keith Spilsbury launch Woolcool LifeGuardian. A revolutionary new wool packaging product, which is set to save lives across the globe and create jobs in Staffordshire, will be launched to the world’s pharmaceutical companies at an international exhibition in January. LifeGuardian, by Staffordshire packaging experts Woolcool, exceeds World Health Organisation standards for transportation of medicines and vaccines. …
Mokk Lads and friends to play world tour of Macclesfield
Macc Lads tribute band the Mokk Lads have unveiled plans for a World Tour…of Macclesfield. The four piece, with members from Macclesfield, Leeds and Norway, will play in the Cheshire town in January, 2016. And they will be accompanied by their own 20-strong Norwegian fan club as they play at the Swan With Two Necks, Chestergate, Macclesfield, on Saturday, January …
New Landlord Andy cooks up a local recipe for success at Ye Olde Kings Arms
new landlord is looking to work with Congleton and South Cheshire food producers as he brings a totally local concept to Ye Olde Kings Arms. Andy Downs has taken on the 16th century Titanic Brewery pub in Congleton’s High Street. He has revamped the pubs menu and launched a campaign to serve as much local produce as possible. “I have …