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Wes Wilkes, founder of IronMarket, has been selected as a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year category at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. This category is proudly sponsored by Staffordshire University. Wes Wilkes career in finance began when he joined the graduate scheme at The Royal Bank of Scotland.
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Brown Recycling has been named a finalist for the Sustainability and Environment category, sponsored by GivEnergy, at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. Originally established in 1926 as a coal haulage business for the pottery industry, Brown Recycling have evolved into a comprehensive waste management company, serving Staffordshire with safe, compliant,
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TMT First has been named as a finalist for the Sustainability and Environment Award, sponsored by GivEnergy, at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. TMT First’s commitment to sustainability is exemplified through two primary initiatives: an innovative repair service in collaboration with Samsung and efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of
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Euro-matic has been named as a finalist for the Sustainability and Environment category, sponsored by GivEnergy, at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. Euro-matic’s innovative Shade Balls have gained attention for their environmental benefits. The balls create a floating blanket on top of reservoirs, lagoons, ponds, and wastewater treatment plants, maintaining
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Joe Eyden, Digital Marketing Officer at Stoke on Trent College, has been named as a finalist for the Employee of the Year category, sponsored by Ornua, at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. Since joining Stoke-on-Trent College in 2020, Joe has demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in his role. Responsible for
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Connor Gibson, an apprentice at Johnson Tiles, has been selected as a finalist for the Employee of the Year category at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. This category is proudly sponsored by Ornua. Joining Johnson Tiles as an apprentice in 2015, Connor’s passion for learning and his mature approach to
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Eagle House, a Grade II listed residence located in Eccleshall has been selected as a finalist for the Start Up and Step Up category at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. This award is sponsored by Staffordshire County Council. Opening its doors is 2021, Eagle House offers three luxurious Bed and
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Pro-Tech, an innovative training provider catering to the automotive industry, has been announced as a finalist for the Start-Up and Step-Up category at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. This award is sponsored by Staffordshire County Council. Pro-Tech was launched in January 2023 to address a gap in the automotive training
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Chatty Duck Creative, an innovative SME creative agency based in Stoke-on-Trent, has been selected as a finalist for the Start Up and Step Up category at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. This award is sponsored by Staffordshire County Council. ChattyDuck provides content and campaign solutions to businesses, public bodies, and
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Tom Ives, Head of Sales Operations at LilaConnect, has been announced as a finalist for the Employee of the Year category at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. This category is sponsored by Ornua. Tom’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and innovative approach have played a pivotal role in the success and growth
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