Tourism continues to make a key contribution to the Peak District and Derbyshire economy – generating more than £1.8 billion in 2013. New research reveals that the area’s tourist economy has been on the up since 2009, despite the general economic recession. The industry’s value to the local economy increased from £1.47 billion in 2009 […]
Read more >Marine maintenance equipment manufacturer Cathelco has been named Derbyshire Business of the Year 2014 by the county’s Chamber of Commerce. The Chesterfield-based firm which produces anti-fouling systems for seawater pipework received the award at the Chamber’s Derbyshire Business Awards at the Roundhouse on Friday. The company also won the Excellence in Innovation award. In its […]
Read more >A major upgrade is on the cards to improve the digital connectivity and conference facilities at the Chesterfield Innovation Centres. Tapton Park Innovation Centre and Dunston Innovation Centre – both owned and managed by Chesterfield Borough Council in partnership with Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce – look set to receive £200,000 investment toward […]
Read more >Businesses with clear growth aspirations are now invited to apply for a share of a £16 million fund via the University of Derby. The money has been secured from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF), which is aimed at fuelling business expansion and helping to create and safeguard thousands of jobs in the East Midlands […]
Read more >One of the UK’s leading nickel plating specialists is expanding its factory after securing a six figure funding deal. NiTEC UK Ltd is based in Chesterfield and boasts one of the world’s largest electroless nickel plating facilities. This cash injection will allow it to increase its existing production capacity which provides services including pipe strengthening […]
Read more >Staff at Heron Publications are celebrating after being presented with a second successive accolade in the national Magazine Publishers’ Awards.
Read more >Banner Jones Solicitors has once again been named a ‘Leading Firm’ in the 2014 UK Legal 500 rankings. Ann-Marie Lowe, Marketing Manager comments “Following our family law team’s success last year, we are delighted to have received a ranking for our personal injury team this year as well. Being a Legal 500 firm is a […]
Read more >An expanding electronics company is enjoying life in a new premises – and has created new jobs – thanks to grant funding of a quarter of a million pounds from the Regional Growth Fund (RGF). Kingfield Electronics, based in Chesterfield, has moved from two separate locations into a large new manufacturing facility that provides an […]
Read more >A Derbyshire-based jewellery label manufacturer, which supplies major jewellery buying groups worldwide, has secured funding for new machinery. This was made possible thanks to the Growth Accelerator Programme and support from Chesterfield-based asset finance broker, Balanced Funding Solutions. The firm now has a bespoke labelling converter which has contributed to an increase in efficiency, with […]
Read more >With 10% of all retail sales being online, having an internet presence has been identified as the key to keeping Chesterfield high street thriving. To help the town’s independent retailers get internet savvy, Destination Chesterfield is running a free Digital High Street course. The free course is open to any retail, leisure, hospitality, and tourism […]
Read more >Midlands-based contactor G F Tomlinson is celebrating after being recognised for its work on the recently refurbished Chesterfield Market Hall.
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