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 […]
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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.
Read more >Three Chesterfield-based companies have been recognised in a prestigious awards scheme. The national Chamber Awards, now in their 11th year, are a highlight of the business calendar, showcasing the pivotal role local businesses play in the UK’s continuing growth story. Casa Hotel, Mitchells Chartered Accountants and Northern Lights all came top in their respective categories. […]
Read more >A Chesterfield-based metal distributor which ships stock around the world is marking its 30th anniversary by relocating to Markham Vale to benefit from better transport links. Established in 1984, Gould Alloys is expected to move from its current base on Carwood Industrial Park and be up-and-running at new purpose-built premises located at Markham Vale just […]
Read more >An eight-week project has begun to improve a key gateway into Chesterfield – from Malkin Street at Chesterfield Railway Station through to Corporation Street in the town centre. The work is being carried out by landscape architects TEP in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council and incorporates a ‘rain garden’ which operates by diverting drainage from the […]
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