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2 weeks ago | 
expressandstar.com | Mike Sheridan
Rowan Crozier, CEO of Brandauer, has steered the company to invest more than £400,000 into vocational learning since 2016 and this has seen the firm create toolmakers, engineers, quality specialists and experts in logistics. He believes the influx of youth and energy has been fundamental in helping the business evolve into its position as a world class supplier of precision stamped components and tooling to customers in more than 26 different countries.
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2 weeks ago | 
expressandstar.com | Mike Sheridan
The construction industry is the one to target if you’re thinking about changing careers this year, according to a leading Wolverhampton trades boss. Skilled tradespeople are always in high demand and now is a prime time to make a move, according to Ricky Sharma of Wolverhampton firm Engineering Real Results.
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expressandstar.com | Mike Sheridan
Businesses in the West Midlands were the joint most-optimistic of any in the country last month, according to new figures. Business confidence in the West Midlands rose two points during March to 62% according to the latest Business Barometer from Lloyds – the joint-highest level of any UK nation or region. Companies in the West Midlands reported higher confidence in their own business prospects month-on-month, up five points at 70%.
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2 weeks ago | 
expressandstar.com | Mike Sheridan
Todd Engineering is proud to be entering the final stages of a monumental installation at the SeAH Wind facility in Teesside—the future home of the world’s largest offshore wind monopile manufacturing plant. This nationally significant site is a cornerstone of the UK’s renewable energy ambitions and is set to play a crucial role in strengthening British manufacturing and offshore infrastructure.
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2 weeks ago | 
expressandstar.com | Mike Sheridan
Steel & Alloy Gonvarri Industries became the first ever winner of the new Employee Engagement title at the Confederation of British Metalforming Awards at the Council House in Birmingham. The Oldbury-based company impressed judges with its understanding of employment issues and barriers, implementing a collective approach for improvement and delivering a ‘growth’ culture that works for both the company and the workforce.
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2 weeks ago | 
expressandstar.com | Mike Sheridan
Lawyers at Midlands’ law firm FBC Manby Bowdler are celebrating a raft of new promotions within the company. From this month, five of the firm’s solicitors across the West Midlands and Shropshire will be promoted to the role of partner or associate. In the Wolverhampton office, leading medical negligence practitioner Michael Portman-Hann will be promoted to partner, alongside serious injury specialist Michelle Hartshorn and disputed probate expert Kimberly Mears.
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2 weeks ago | 
shropshirestar.com | Mike Sheridan
A Shropshire caravan, motorhome and leisure company has once again underlined its credentials for nurturing young talent with a promotion on its after sales division. Will Sambrook, 25, has been promoted to after sales supervisor in Salop Leisure’s holiday homes division, with a mission to further improve customer service, for which the Shrewsbury-based company has won numerous awards over the years.
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2 weeks ago | 
shropshirestar.com | Mike Sheridan
Now operating as Dynacom IT Support – A Shoothill Group Company, the business joins Shoothill as part of a strategic move to expand its national footprint and service capabilities. The Takeley-based company provides manages support and bespoke IT consultancy to businesses. Shoothill says the acquisition is the latest step in its expansion strategy and reinforces its position as a full-service digital technology provider, combining IT, software development and marketing services.
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2 weeks ago | 
shropshirestar.com | Mike Sheridan
Telford & Wrekin Council says it has re-launched a £1.2 million grant funding pot for start-up businesses in the borough. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565The authority says its "Pride in Our High Street" fund is open for new applications - with up to £10,000 on offer for fledgeling Telford shops and businesses.
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2 weeks ago | 
expressandstar.com | Mike Sheridan
Seisdon-based Rebecca Harvey has completely renovated a derelict building in her garden to transform it into a therapy room. In order to help launch her new venture, she completed a fully-funded business start-up programme with Good2Great, business consultants based in Bridgnorth, who are working with South Staffordshire Council using funding from the government’s UKSPF scheme. Rebecca completed a degree in health at Wolverhampton University, followed by a teaching qualification.
