Accrington and Rossendale College open brand new facility to help fast-track unemployed adults into well-paid and skilled careers in the rail industry
Accrington and Rossendale College who received an Outstanding rating from their latest Ofsted inspection, are offering a unique and exciting new rail maintenance and repair course after transforming disused land into a functional and real-to-life rail track. The Railway Maintenance Programme (the first of its kind in Lancashire) is an 8-week course, which runs Monday to Friday and is aimed [...]
Accrington and Rossendale College open brand new facility to help fast-track unemployed adults into well-paid and skilled careers in the rail industry
Accrington and Rossendale College who received an Outstanding rating from their latest Ofsted inspection, are offering a unique and exciting new rail maintenance and repair course after transforming disused land into a functional and real-to-life rail track. The Railway Maintenance Programme (the first of its kind in Lancashire) is an 8-week course, which runs Monday to Friday and is aimed [...]
IoT Horizon Appoints Niamh Allen as New Managing Director – Member News
On 1st December 2023, IoT Horizon Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of Niamh Allen as the company’s new Managing Director. This unanimous decision by the board signifies a pivotal moment for the company as it continues to evolve and innovate in the IoT sector. Niamh’s appointment reflects the board’s confidence in her ability to lead IoT Horizon into a [...]
Community Solutions Northwest launch new support project – Member News
Local charity Community Solutions Northwest have announced the launch of a new support project after being inspired by their dedicated volunteers, who recently won a Queens Award for Voluntary Service. Support Now, is the latest initiative from Community Solutions and will support local residents who may be facing illness, or who have ongoing health needs, to access local services [...]
Community Solutions Northwest launch new support project – Member News
Local charity Community Solutions Northwest have announced the launch of a new support project after being inspired by their dedicated volunteers, who recently won a Queens Award for Voluntary Service. Support Now, is the latest initiative from Community Solutions and will support local residents who may be facing illness, or who have ongoing health needs, to access local services [...]
ChamberCustoms: Cost Transparency Holding Back Exports
CHAMBERCUSTOMS: COST TRANSPARENCY HOLDING BACK EXPORTS • A third of SME goods exporters are not confident about final costs of shipping • Only a quarter of SME exporters say a weaker pound increases export sales margins • Half of SME exporters say it has become more difficult trading through UK and international ports A British Chambers of Commerce survey, [...]
Red Rose Awards finalists announced! – Member News
Almost 100 businesses have earned a place in the final round of the Red Rose Awards 2023, the UK’s biggest regional business awards. After rigorous selection processes, six companies in each of the 21 categories will now be invited to Burnley FC’s Turf Moor on February 8th and 9th to present their cases in person to independent judging panels. [...]
Red Rose Awards bolsters judging with Lancaster University and RSM – Member News
The judging for Red Rose Awards 2023 will be overseen by one of the country’s top-ranking universities and an international team of auditors. Red Rose Awards has always maintained an independent, in-person judging process featuring a panel of expert judges. For the 2023 Red Rose Awards, RSM, the leading audit, tax and consulting firm, has signed on as validation partner with Lancaster University, a top 10 UK [...]
British Business Bank: North West small business finance markets on track despite economic headwinds
British Business Bank: North West small business finance markets on track despite economic headwinds • Use of external finance overall has slightly increased in the region • Equity investment in the North West held up in the first half of the year • The North West saw a 210% increase in equity investment value in 2021 • Cheshire East [...]
British Business Bank appoints new senior manager for the North West
The British Business Bank has appointed Delyth Edwards to the role of senior manager for the North West. The move follows her role as Business Incubation Programmes Manager at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC, within UK Research and Innovation). At STFC, Delyth focused on the development and growth of the business incubation programmes and initiatives at the [...]