Wednesday 15 December 2021

An iconic printworks in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter is set to be regenerated to create a sustainable construction skills centre at University College Birmingham.
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Helen Schwarz from GRG Executive Search takes a look at the compelling discussion that took place surrounding the topic of mentoring and sponsorship, and will delve into the other topics at a later date.
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Flooring company Likewise Group has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Valley Wholesale Carpets in a deal worth up to £30m.
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The national head of corporate finance at accountancy firm Azets, which has 14 offices across the Midlands, Shropshire and Welsh Borders, has shed light on the firm's recruitment plans as it looks ahead to a "very positive" 2022 in the Midlands M&A market.
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A Birmingham-based licensed train operating and driver training company has secured a £750,000 funding package to create new jobs roles, develop new products and bolster marketing strategy. 
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National Express and Stagecoach have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share combination in a deal which will create a group with a fleet of about 40,000 vehicles and a workforce of approximately 70,000 people.
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Matt Vincent, Birmingham-based principal at BOOST&Co, says that thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, the past 18 months have been some of the most turbulent and uncertain for business owners in recent times, and the spectrum of success and challenge has been broad. The amount of money that the government has spent on helping UK businesses and workers to recover from the effects of Covid-19 runs into hundreds of billions of pounds – but the end of state-backed recovery schemes doesn’t mean that companies should give up on growth.
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Natasha Walker, chartered trade mark attorney at Adamson Jones IP Ltd, highlights some key points to consider when choosing a name for your product or service.
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A mixed-use property in central Kidderminster has been acquired in a £1.55m deal.
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A new name on the UK's property scene has targeted Birmingham for its first scheme and secured a pre-let before its marketing campaign has been fully rolled out.
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Property services specialist Ian Williams Ltd has an order book at record levels after showing resilience during the pandemic.
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Gary Woodman, chief executive at Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership, says Worcestershire has the ideal blend of urban and rural life, with affordable locations, high quality of life and various organisations working to further strengthen the county’s offer.
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IoT service provider North has unveiled that it has appointed a senior telecommunications figure as chair of the board following the company's strongest year to date.
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Ten-pin bowling operator Hollywood Bowl Group has reported full-year results which it said reflected the robust customer demand upon the reopening of all centres in England and Wales.
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All companies aspire to be fast growth, but being a rapidly-rising company brings a series of major challenges such a scaling up, funding and building a team. Most importantly, it means the founder having a clear understanding of their strengths, weaknesses and sense of purpose.
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Work has completed on a £4.4m refurbishment at University of Wolverhampton which is set to benefit film and pharmacy students.
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Birmingham’s largest build to rent (BTR) development outside the city core has topped out.
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