Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Bidders line up for struggling Thames Water Thames Water has received multiple bids for the struggling business which has warned
Stafford-based Global manufacturing parts provider, EU Automation, is expanding their business into a new premises on Temple Street in central Birmingham. The business hopes that Birmingham’s central location will help recruitment and provide a foothold in the Midlands and the wider UK. Neil Ballinger, EU Automation’s head of EMEA, said:
MoreAs energy price rises take effect, grant-funded schemes to help homeowners and private renters improve energy efficiency and reduce bills are available in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The District Council is working in partnership with the County Council and Beat the Cold on the Staffordshire Warmer Homes scheme to help residents
MoreMichelin has recruited its latest cohort of trainees under its long-standing annual apprenticeship programme, which started 95 years ago at its Stoke-on-Trent site. Launched in 1927, Michelin’s apprenticeship programme is steeped in history and underpins the culture of the company overall, providing a springboard for trainees to start their careers.
MoreA walking group which helps people suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD has received a funding boost from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Teri Elder started Walk Talk Action to help improve her own mental health following the birth of her first daughter. Today the group – which has helped more than
MoreIt was sad news to hear last weekend that Wade Ceramics has gone into administration. In existence since 1867, Wade moved to its state-of-the-art factory on Festival Park in 2011. As a Chamber we have incredibly strong ties with Wade as their MD, Paul Farmer OBE was our President from
MoreStaffordshire-based CEO and Founder of Strategi Solutions, Wendy Dean has been announced as an Inspiring Workplaces Inspiring Leader 2022, after being put forward by her colleagues for the award earlier this year. This globally recognised award has been created by Inspiring Workplaces to shine a light on the Inspiring Leaders
MoreSomething exciting is coming to your inbox! Daily Focus is a brand-new business news service for Staffordshire delivered to tens of thousands of inboxes every weekday morning. Replacing the current Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce newsletter, Daily Focus will be a source of the most up-to-date business news and comment from across Staffordshire – supported
MoreLocal businesses have been invited to participate in Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s consultation on proposed improvements to Station Road. The council was awarded £29 million by the Department for Transport through the Transforming Cities Fund (TCF), which sets out to transform how people move around the city, address current infrastructure challenges,
MoreThe BBC’s first-ever Technology Editor, Zoe Klineman joined local businesses at Commerce House on Thursday morning as she offered an insight into all things digital. An experienced senior reporter covering business and technology news across BBC outlets, Zoe discussed a range of topics ranging from cybersecurity and hacking to artificial
MoreYule be delighted to hear that our hugely-popular Finest & Future Finest Christmas Drinks event is returning for 2022! Join us at the Potters Club from 5:30pm on 8 December for our final event of the year where we’ll be coming together for a festive celebration with Christmas drinks, food and informal networking.
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