Our review of 2017 highlights business and charity success

As a new year dawns at Howle HQ, we felt it was a good time to look back at 2017.
We have had the privilege to bring you some amazing success stories and we’ve listed some of the highlights below.
We’ve helped businesses mark their anniversaries, provided news on MBEs for bosses at Titanic Brewery and KMF and chronicled stories of growth and job creation.
Howle Communications were also delighted to work with KMF on the company’s National Apprenticeship Awards entry, which saw them take first place in the North West awards and with Rydale Roofing as they were awarded runner-up spot in the Midlands Family Business Awards.
Nigel Howle also worked on the successful Britain in Bloom 2017 campaign with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council which saw the area win the National Small City category.
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Happy New Year!

January

MBE for Keith Bott
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/cheers-titanic-boss-keith-is-recognised-with-mbe-in-new-year-s-honours-list/story-30020526-detail/story.html

Launch of the Star Café offers vital support from bereavement charity A Child of Mine

Homes market spells success for North Staffordshire’s Rydale Roofing

February

Darren turns author to debunk the health and safety myths

Canoeing champion Ian Marsden makes a splash as Alice Charity’s Patron

March

https://www.bbpmedia.co.uk/news/health-wellbeing/award-winning-chiropractor-expands-peak-practice-into-leek.html

Award winning chiropractor expands Peak practice into Leek

Aly’s ground work at Xtenda recognised.

Major recognition for Stone businesswoman Aly Davidson

Stafford architects take the lead to redesign facilities for Staffordshire pupils and students

Vintage events company brings artisan, handmade and flea market to Middleport Pottery

April

Tasha, 26, takes the helm as her family business looks Spot On for growth and job creation

Strategi Solutions are First Past the Winning Post with Racecourse Project

Firing Up Excitement with New Beer & Pizza Range at Alton’s Reborn Bulls Head

1993 and all that – film makers Mike and Dan to make a documentary on Stoke City’s amazing 1992/93 title winning season

Keeley Hawes helps to raise awareness about A Child of Mine with heartbreaking radio promo

May

Building Excellence Sees Croft Architecture Shortlisted for Contrasting Design Projects

A Commitment to Excellence Sees Xtenda Win Recognition in the West Midlands Building Excellence Awards

Former Gymnast Adele Set to Bring a Championship Standard Gymnastics Facility to Stafford

https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk/latest/tax-expert-charts-rapid-rise-become-director-geens-chartered-accountants/

Tax Expert Chris Beeston, 26, Charts Rapid Rise to Become a Director at Geens Chartered Accountants

Appointments Personnel Survey Predicts Jobs and Growth as Businesses Confidence Surges

June

Inspiring the engineers of the future recognised with an MBE for KMF MD Gareth Higgins

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/local-news/kmf-boss-apprentices-champion-gareth-892724

Helping Craft Potters to Flourish at Middleport Pottery

TV Star Jeff Stelling to Visit Titanic Brewery for a Pint as Pub Customers Raise Thousands of Pounds for Prostate Cancer UK

TV Star Jeff Stelling to Visit Titanic Brewery for a Pint as Pub Customers Raise Thousands of Pounds for Prostate Cancer UK

July

Walk this way for a healthy workforce

Bringing local history to life in Bentilee Heritage Lottery Fund project


Howle Communications supports Fizz Festivals

Howle Communications supports Fizz Festivals Proms and Prosecco event

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/business/snapshot-weeks-best-business-601704

August

Independent review crowns Chris Hamriding Estate Agents as Congleton’s Gold award winner

https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk/latest/geens-staff-take-toughest-ultra-challenge-yet/
http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/business/business-round-up-latest-news-357054

From Stoke to Scandinavia: The Capture Factory allows companies to showcase facilities to customers

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife/soprano-emily-haig-high-prepares-381221

Excitement growing for Shropshire Proms and Prosecco event as ticket sales soar

Expertise drives rapid growth at the Hixon Group

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/2017/08/01/flipping-marvellous–croft-architecture-has-children-jumping-for-joy-with-flip-out-success/
https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk/latest/flipping-marvellous-croft-architecture-children-jumping-joy-flip-success/

Flipping marvellous! Croft Architecture has children jumping for joy with Flip Out success

September

http://www.boutiquehotelier.com/proud-inns-kitchen-refurb-looks-slash-gas-bill-50/
Family ties brings awards recognition for Rydale Roofing
https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk/latest/family-ties-bring-awards-recognition-rydale-roofing/

Family ties bring awards recognition for Rydale Roofing

https://www.shropshirestar.com/entertainment/telford-entertainment/2017/09/15/newports-proms-and-prosecco-festival-to-fizz-back/

Proms and Prosecco success is just the start for new events business Fizz Festivals

Bury telecoms expert Tony Hayes dials up business award

October

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/in-your-area/gymnasts-jumping-joy-international-class-583618

Seven years of success for Mounsey Surveyors

Growth and new website as Mounsey Chartered Surveyors mark seven years in business

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/business/new-jobs-designers-who-helped-699553

Investment in state-of-the-art equipment sparks further growth at Graphix

Staffordshire dealmaker Robert Dean joins Business Partnership


Finance expert John Capper plots growth for 3D metal printing pioneer
https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk/latest/finance-expert-john-capper-supports-3d-pioneers-eclipse/

Finance expert John Capper supports 3D pioneers Eclipse AM

Tech solutions company Fifteen Group looks to a bright future with a new name and focus on growth

Excellence helps forge strong bonds between BPA Services and Holdcroft Heating

November

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/local-news/big-issue-should-people-who-823843

Excellence helps forge strong bonds between BPA Services and Holdcroft Heating

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/business/business-picks/2017/11/28/new-period-of-growth-for-stafford-industrial-supplies/
https://staffordshirechambers.co.uk/latest/staffordshire-safety-supplies-clothing-business-sis-ltd-gear-added-growth-new-management-team-expertise/

HoneyBox goes live again to showcase North Staffordshire’s thriving music scene

Winners unveiled in 2017 Business Boost awards


Hixon Group forges growing partnership with Totally Delicious

Hixon Group forges growing partnership with Totally Delicious

December

http://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/business/health-safety-specialists-expect-further-941233

BPA Safety is set for a healthy future as they celebrate 30 years in business


Giant wayfinder signs by Graphix pints the way for Stoke City FC

Giant wayfinder signs by local company Graphix help visitors to Stoke City’s bet365 Stadium

Businesses to benefit as employment lawyer partners with Keele University to demystify GDPR for employers