Midlands Business News

An Evesham accountancy firm has marked its first anniversary by pledging its support to a local charity.

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The nine finalists for Worcestershire Women of the Year 2013 Awards have been announced (16th May 2013) at a fundraising afternoon tea in aid of St Richard’s Hospice.

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Partners and employees at Droitwich-based accountancy practice Ballard Dale Syree Watson LLP are celebrating as they have secured the title Accountancy Firm of the Year 2013 in the West Midlands.

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Employees from Midlands based firm Oakland International have once again signed up to take part in the annual Global Corporate Challenge (GCC) which will begin on 23rd May 2013.

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Worcestershire based drpvideo, part of the drpgroup, took time out of their busy schedules to host a team experience day.

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Worcestershire-based Curo Chartered Accountants are riding high after its two founding partners, Anna Madden and Julia Whelan, were jointly announced as finalists for St Richard’s Hospice Worcestershire Women of the Year (WWOTY).

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The family owners of a Midland golf club are celebrating 18 years at the helm with the conclusion of a £1 million investment programme.

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A Droitwich hospital has appointed a former nurse who spent several years working in Papua New Guinea as its new Executive Director.

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Record-breaking fans at Bromsgrove full-service marketing agency, Gough Bailey Wright, who for years watched eagerly as Roy Castle and Cheryl Baker cheered on brave souls attempting bizarre and breathtaking feats, are celebrating after breaking a Guinness World Record of their own.

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Kidderminster businessman and renewable energy pioneer Paul Hutchens has been awarded the prestigious Environmental Award at the ninth annual Institute of Directors (IoD) West Midlands Director of the Year Awards.

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Further details of planning regulations have been unveiled which aim to benefit struggling farmers by allowing easier conversion of redundant farm buildings. The government has announced legislation will come into force on Thursday, May 30 that will allow land owners to change the use of buildings from commercial use to residential use, and from agricultural [...]

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Cyber crime is a growth industry with both Government and business as prime targets.

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Bromsgrove-based law firm Thomas Horton LLP has announced a trio of partner promotions as part of plans to strengthen the firm’s long-established heritage in the region.

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Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership has commissioned a major survey of manufacturing across the County.

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One of Worcestershire’s leading landlords has been presented with a top business award.

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Aedas has been appointed to design a major new radiotherapy centre for the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

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Leading regional law firm, Harrison Clark Rickerbys, is delighted to announce the firm’s most recent promotions which have taken place in Worcestershire and Gloucestershire as a result of strategic planning.

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Following a speculative emailed invitation to Worcester MP Robin Walker, staff at the Edgar House offices of Pertemps People Development Group

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Embracing new technologies and challenging conventional usage of lighting and heating across their Redditch-based offices and warehouses

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Kidderminster’s Brockway Carpets has held a special presentation to celebrate its first employee to achieve 50 years’ service.

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Following an initial conversation at a recent ‘FinditinWorcestershire’ network meeting, Evesham based Areca Design has confirmed that Amey has engaged them to support their creation

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Demand for smaller office units in Bromsgrove is strengthening, according to local commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon LLP, which has just has sold two office buildings in the town after going to final and best offers.

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TV gardener David Domoney will be sharing his passion for plants and food at a special Outdoor Living day at Webbs Garden Centre in Wychbold on Saturday, 18th May.

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Midland law firm mfg Solicitors LLP has confirmed they are in the final stages of talks to acquire Shropshire legal practice Phillips & Co.

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Local businesses are being urged to book quickly for a free business event about supplying the local construction industry, because demand is expected to be very high.

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Bromsgrove based credit management and debt collection specialist Controlaccount Plc has launched a brand new website to match its enhanced identity.

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Dormy House Hotel has secured a culinary ‘dream partnership’ by teaming up with an internationally renowned Michelin-starred chef to help develop its new menu.

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For the second year in-a-row a Bewdley hair salon has made it through to the finals of a national hair styling competition.

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A regional lawyer has moved to warn businesses and individuals on ‘drastic’ new reforms to the English civil and commercial litigation landscape.

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Worcestershire’s self-employed have been urged to ‘be aware’ of sweeping claim benefit changes which come into force later this year and to take steps now to get their affairs in order.

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The owners of a popular Midland golf and country club have completed a £1 million refurbishment of its clubhouse facilities – with the promise of future investment.

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With a history of nearly 60 years serving the rail industry, Beakbane continues to develop new technology for the international rail industry.

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Limited availability and the chance to save thousands off the initial purchase price means buyers must hurry if they want to secure one of the final properties at Great Park in Rubery.

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Leading housebuilder Barratt West Midlands’ is inviting local homebuyers in Evesham to The Orchards on Offenham Road as the doors to this new development are now open.

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A family run Worcester based business is to have a room named after it at a specialist house in Birmingham that takes in and looks after families who have sick children staying at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

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The “what’s your postcode?” company Postcode Anywhere was delighted to officially open its doors to customers, partners and friends to celebrate and reflect on its incredible journey.

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A thriving Worcestershire public relations firm has rebranded as part of their ambitious growth plans.

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Local Solicitors’ firm, Thomas Horton LLP, is helping to raise funds for Primrose Hospice by encouraging people to make Wills during the month of May.

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The current economic climate is undoubtedly having a negative effect on consumer behaviour.

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Droitwich-based accountancy practice Ballard Dale Syree Watson LLP has been nominated for three awards in the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regional competition.

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The Government has been urged to put design and technology at the forefront of its new TechBacc qualification.

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The Wood Norton hotel’s new Head Chef, Simon Szymanski, raced out early this morning to personally cut the first asparagus of the season and serve it up for his lunchtime diners.

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A leading UK conference centre near Broadway has achieved a top nationwide customer service accreditation for its performance over the past twelve months.

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If you are starting or growing a business in Worcestershire you could be eligible for free business support and funding.

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Exactly one hundred years ago, Churchfields Farm in Salwarpe was bought by Thomas Davies, as part of the High Park and Salwarpe Court Estate auction held in Worcester on April 16th 1913.

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Malvern Hills District Council last week (Wednesday 17 April) gave planning consent for a scheme to expand Malvern Hills Science Park. The multi-million pound investment will create 25,000 square feet of office and lab space on the park which could create up to 150 new jobs. Already one of the most significant employers in the [...]

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Droitwich-based Chateau Impney Hotel & Exhibition Centre has concluded the first phase of a major refurbishment programme

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The Midcounties Co-operative today said ‘thanks a billion’ to colleagues, members and customers after the business achieved landmark turnover of one billion pounds.

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Droitwich, Worcestershire based business Winsted Ltd has won a second Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category.

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A Worcestershire recruitment firm has opened a new Kidderminster branch and training centre – creating new jobs and opportunities for local people to boost their skills and employment prospects.

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