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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has confirmed the appointment of Rachel Laver as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rachel’s appointment follows an extensive three-month search, and she is scheduled to officially assume her role on 14 March, succeeding Sara Williams OBE who retired at the end of 2023. With over 25
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Staffordshire’s biggest business news service Daily Focus starts 2024 with a range of new content and a refreshed mailout design. Operated by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and i-creation, Daily Focus is the county’s go-to business news service, with a daily audience of 15,000 subscribers and a readership of more than
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A high-end video production company has expanded its portfolio of services to provide more options for businesses looking to enhance their digital presence. Newcastle-under-Lyme-based Slanted Media Group has launched its ‘Slanted Social’ offering following increasing demand from clients looking to diversify their content. To add to this, various video production
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Mobile bar firm Fabulous Fizz Events is ready to bring a cosy Christmas to corporate guests by offering an indoor bar for the first-time this festive season. The Staffordshire-based company, set up in 2018 by Stephanie Bridgwood, started when the firm converted a vintage Citroen HY van into an elegant
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Over 300 people were in attendance at the Pirelli Stadium last night to celebrate the achievements of businesses at the 2023 East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards. Masseys, DIY home and garden supplier, took home the most prestigious trophy of the evening, being named Business of the Year for
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Steve Timmis, Director at leading accountants Sempar, is gearing up for his 10th annual ‘Walk for John’ charity event in memory of his father. Joined by a group of friends and family members, Steve will embark on the Sandstone trail on 18 November – a grueling 40-kilometre trek from Delemere
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Stoke-based Horizons Coaching are offering companies employing veterans and service leavers free sessions throughout November to support with PTSD, trauma and mental health issues. Business owner Helen Dos Santos has launched the initiative to help support those who may be grappling with the mental and emotional scars of their experiences.
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Stoke-based digital forensics experts, SYTECH Consultants, have called on Staffordshire businesses to prioritise their cybersecurity in what has been described as an ‘era of growing cyber threats’. According to the Centre for Economics and Business Research, the cost of cybercrime to the UK economy was £27 billion last year, with
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Stoke City FC has made an exciting addition to the facilities at the bet365 stadium, investing in an industry-leading light show system set to make its debut before tomorrow’s fixture against Leeds United. Confirmation of the investment comes just five days after the club announced plans for a “high-quality fan
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Stoke City have revealed plans for a high quality fan zone at the bet365 Stadium, with a planning application now submitted to Stoke-on-Trent City Council. The planned new facility, which is estimated for completion around the start of the 24/25 season, signifies the latest major investment in the Club’s five-year
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