General Business News from the Midlands.........

New research highlights infrastructure challenges
02-09-2010 11:16

Research just published by East Midlands Development Agency (emda) highlights some of the major infrastructure issues that will need to be addressed to ensure sustainable economic development and growth in the future.

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Access to finance continues to hamper West Midlands manufacturers claims MAS-WM Chief
01-09-2010 13:16

The recent upturn in the reported fortunes of the UK’s banking sector has not translated into the expected lending increase to business, claims the head of the Manufacturing Advisory Service – West Midlands.

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Calculate the interest due on an unpaid debt
01-09-2010 12:42

Local businesses are being reminded that they are entitled to charge interest on any outstanding debts. Stephen Smith, Chief Executive of EMB Ltd, the organisation responsible for local delivery of the Business Link service explains:

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West Midlands professional firms capitalising on green economy
01-09-2010 11:03

A recent survey of more than 200 professional services firms in the West Midlands has shown that 70% have identified the low carbon and environmental technologies sector as a key area for growth, with 41% already offering or developing specialised services in this area.

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Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market boosts visitor numbers
27-08-2010 10:42

Latest statistics have revealed that a monthly speciality food and drink market brings up to 10 per cent more visitors to the heart of a city.

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Healthcare iNet breathes life into respiratory sector collaboration
27-08-2010 08:29

New opportunities to improve the measurement and treatment of respiratory diseases will be explored when healthcare and medical experts gather at The Glenfield Hospital, Leicester on Wednesday 1st September at the meeting of the East Midlands Respiratory Special Interest Group.

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LEP support from businesses and councils ‘overwhelming’
26-08-2010 09:52

Birmingham’s business community is “overwhelmingly” in favour of proposals prepared for the creation of a Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).

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Free innovation day at De Montfort University
26-08-2010 08:59

A host of business people will learn about collaborative working opportunities and have the chance to meet research experts when they attend a free event at De Montfort University (DMU) Leicester next month.

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New investment in the sector – ChIEFS continues!
26-08-2010 08:24

Food Processing Faraday is pleased to announce that it has been awarded further funding from the Food and Drink iNet to continue the highly successful East Midlands based engineering innovation programme.

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