Daily Staffordshire Business News

Solar boom sparks 80-job recruitment drive

Eighty jobs are being created at solar panel installer Project Solar as demand for home installations is expected to hit record highs this summer.

Former council officer takes the helm at engineering firm

A former local authority school careers consultant has swapped the security of the public sector for manufacturing after purchasing a long-established engineering company.

University secures new Army contract as public sector training tops 10,000 professionals

The University of Staffordshire has secured a new six-year contract with the British Army, as the institution revealed it has helped develop more than 10,000 public sector professionals

Brandily’s rise continues with Business Elevator win

Promotional merchandise company Brandily was crowned the overall winner in a competition supporting entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in Stoke-on-Trent.

TV-famous Gladstone Pottery Museum beats national giants in UK’s best museums list

Stoke-on-Trent’s Gladstone Pottery Museum has been named one of the best museums to visit in the UK.

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World famous pottery firm saved as it is taken on by former Burberry Group CEO

Call for ex-Dudson employees to share stories of historic pottery factory

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Steve Currie: Navigating uncertainty in the ceramics industry

Innovation

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Southgate Global invests £250k in new Staffordshire innovation lab

EXCLUSIVE: Interim vice chancellor spells out investment in gaming as an incubator for new business and growth across county

Digital

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EXCLUSIVE: Interim vice chancellor spells out investment in gaming as an incubator for new business and growth across county

By Professor Philip Plowden, Interim Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, University of Staffordshire.

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Partnership project celebrated for helping SMEs combat cyber threats

A collaborative project created to help SMEs tackle growing cyber security threats has been recognised by an awards scheme celebrating outstanding learning and development partnerships.

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Financial

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Early-stage businesses encouraged to apply for Mo Chaudry’s £5m investment scheme

Early-stage businesses across Staffordshire are being invited to apply for a £5

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NBe Brokers triples office footprint after turnover surge

A commercial insurance broker has tripled its office space after doubling turnover

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Education & Training

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University secures new Army contract as public sector training tops 10,000 professionals

University celebrates impact of business, education and public service leaders

EXCLUSIVE: Interim vice chancellor spells out investment in gaming as an incubator for new business and growth across county

STEM champion to lead City of Stoke Sixth Form College

Lifestyle & Leisure

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TV-famous Gladstone Pottery Museum beats national giants in UK’s best museums list

Stoke-on-Trent’s Gladstone Pottery Museum has been named one of the best museums to visit in the UK.

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Interior Design Masters star Sophie Newlands shares tips for beautiful homes and better business spaces

After taking the runner’s up spot on the BBC’s Interior Design Masters, Cannock-based Sophie Newlands, of Shag Interior, shares her advice on creating beautiful homes and customer-friendly business spaces.

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