Category: Enterprise

Hull Trains is delighted to announce all five names for its Paragon fleet of trains, including the fifth chosen by members of the public. Over 2,500 people voted online, and the public has spoken.

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360 Accountants appoint second Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager

by editor10 August 2022

360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the appointment of its second Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager, as part of the firm’s strategic growth.

Sushi rolls in and music store turns up the volume as Paragon Arcade provides launchpad for independents

A Victorian arcade which makes dreams come true for independent traders has embarked on its latest round of recruitment and expansion.

Return of Yum! Festival attracts huge crowds to boost city centre businesses

HullBID’s summer of sensational food celebrations brough thousands of people to the city’s Fruit Market area as the third of this year’s Hull Street Food Nights was followed by the return of the Yum! Festival of Food and Drink.

Daisy Appeal tour for Humber Business Week winner

A key figure in the regional business community praised the innovation and creativity of the Daisy Appeal when he visited the site at Castle Hill Hospital for a tour of the facilities and to collect his prize from one of the big events at Humber Business Week.

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KCOM in the hunt for a hat-trick of national awards

KCOM has been nominated for three prestigious national awards at the Oscars of the telecoms industry.

Enterprise

Rollits rallies clients and contacts to raise vital funds for charities

Two of East Yorkshire’s most high-profile charities have cheered the contributions in cash and kind of the region’s business community after the latest fundraising event by leading law firm Rollits LLP.

Enterprise

Quickline in collaboration with Mavenir

Rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications, in collaboration with Mavenir, the Cloud-Native Network Software Provider, is the first internet service provider in the UK to commercially deliver a 5G standalone (SA), cloud-based, Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) solution for Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Service in the Shared Access Spectrum licence.

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Lovell profits up 15% in half year results

Partnership housing specialist Lovell has made a significant contribution to results for the half year, released today by parent company Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group. Lovell has made a £13.9m profit, a rise of 15% on last year’s half year figures.

Your Hull: It’seeze Websites

by editor2 August 202210 August 2022

Your Hull is a series of light-hearted interviews with local business owners.

Enterprise

Deadline extension for Women of Achievement Awards announced

by editor2 August 20222 August 2022

The deadline for one of the most prestigious and long-running awards ceremonies in the region has been extended by two weeks.

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State-of-the-art aviation fuel testing centre is ready for take off

by editor2 August 2022

Yorkshire-based construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has completed work on The University of Sheffield’s state-of-the-art Sustainable Aviation Fuels Innovation Centre (SAF-IC), where new and sustainable aviation fuels will be tested before powering aircraft across the world.

Quickline raises over £2k to support Hull veterans

by editor2 August 20222 August 2022

A team of intrepid staff from rural broadband specialists Quickline Communications has raised over £2,000 for the company’s chosen charity Hull4Heroes after tackling the infamous Tough Mudder challenge at the weekend.

Local housebuilder supports Dove House Hospice with £1,000 donation

by editor2 August 20222 August 2022

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative to Dove House Hospice, a Hull-based charity that cares for people at the end of their lives, with life-limiting illnesses and local families who need bereavement support.

Homelessness charity partners with Ukraine support group

by editor1 August 20221 August 2022

Emmaus Hull & East Riding have recently partnered with local Ukraine action group, Hull 4 Ukraine, to help refugees who have settled in the city access wider support.

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Hull no-code app developer ‘February’ focused on R&D and growth after raising £250k in VC backing

by editor1 August 20221 August 2022

Hull-based February has raised £250,000 in venture capital funding just a year into trading, having already proven itself as the leading no-code app developer in the UK.

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Hull Trains re-launches Name that Train public vote

by editor1 August 20221 August 2022

The people of Hull and East Yorkshire will get the decisive say on the naming of the fifth and final Paragon train, ending a process that began three years ago when the Paragon fleet launched.

VIP Group of Companies partner with local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind

Local mental health charity Hull and East Yorkshire Mind have partnered with The VIP Group of Companies to help make change happen locally.

Enterprise

Celebrating Palletways’ Yorkshire members on Yorkshire Day

by editor28 July 2022

This Yorkshire Day, Palletways, the UK’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network and part of Imperial Logistics, celebrates the members that serve the region from as far as Malton in the north to Sheffield in the south.

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New look Scarborough HQ for McCain unveiled

The UK HQ of the world leader in frozen potato specialties and appetisers – McCain Foods – has been transformed to revolutionise hybrid working for its office staff and boost employee wellness.

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Beverley-based Bartoline launches new fast action and heavy duty paint stripper products

Beverley-based decorating sundries manufacturer Bartoline is launching two new, highly effective, paint and varnish strippers onto the decorating trade and consumer DIY markets: Paint Predator Heavy Duty and Paint Predator Fast Action

Enterprise

360 Accountants launch unique service for sports sector

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has launched a brand new service aimed specifically at the sporting sector.

Enterprise

“The pandemic was make or break – but we’ve come out of it stronger than ever”

Little Wold Vineyard’s Alice Maltby reflects on four rollercoaster years since winning the 2018 Women of Achievement award.

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Reduced timetables for Hull Trains

by editor27 July 2022

Reduced timetables will be introduced on Hull Trains services on Wednesday and Saturday due to industrial action.

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360 Accountants announce Hull City sponsorship deal

360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to confirm its sponsorship of Hull City’s Head Coach for the 2022/23 season.

Chamber of Commerce to connect Daisy Appeal with regional businesses after visit to new Molecular Imaging Research Centre

The head of an organisation which represents more than 1,000 businesses across the Humber area has pledged to help raise awareness of the work of a regional charity which is transforming detection techniques for serious medical conditions.

Enterprise

KCOM marks ten years of Lightstream by connecting to support Tech Week Humber

A business which has been pioneering the development of communications and IT services in Hull and East Yorkshire since 1904 is stepping up to play a major role in an event aimed at building the digital skills base for businesses and the wider community.

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Hull construction firm wins award for its approach to tackling skills shortages

by editor25 July 202225 July 2022

Construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has been recognised for its people development practices at the annual Constructing Excellence in Yorkshire & Humberside (CEYH) awards, which are organised by the School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University.

Enterprise

Sauce partners with blue chip companies to drive digital transformation

by editor25 July 202225 July 2022

A growing smart tech company is working in close collaboration with a range of leading businesses as their long-term digital partner to make them more efficient and effective.

Enterprise

UK events have the power to make waves for generations proves new research

by editor22 July 202222 July 2022

Ahead of the tenth anniversary of the London 2012 Games, funder Spirit of 2012, is highlighting the power of events and how they can make waves that ripple through the lives of people and communities.

Hull Trains supporting local summer events

Crowds from across Yorkshire will flock to the city when two summertime events return with the backing of Hull Trains.

Enterprise

Pure Block Management invests in new portal for apartment leaseholders and tenants

Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has launched an online portal that will streamline customer service for leaseholders and tenants of the apartment blocks and residential complexes it manages across the region.

Enterprise

Partnership offers corporate serviced accommodation in city centre

A partnership deal has been announced which will offer exclusive corporate serviced accommodation in Hull City Centre.

Finalists announced for The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge

Six green teams from schools and colleges across the Humber have the chance to win a £2,000 for their school eco project and a trip to Norway after being named as finalists in The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge 2022.

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Catastrophic injury and rehabilitation specialists promoted to lead Hudgell Solicitors dedicated serious injury team

by editor19 July 202219 July 2022

Hudgell Solicitors has promoted two experienced solicitors with track records of providing ‘exceptional legal support’ to people who suffer catastrophic injures to the roles of Joint Managers of Serious Injury.

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Lovell Homes sponsors annual Howden event for second year

by editor19 July 202219 July 2022

National housebuilder Lovell Homes has continued to strengthen its links with the Howden community by sponsoring the town’s annual Picnic in the Park event for the second year running.

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Arco supports local charity’s education programmes with funding and volunteering

by editor19 July 202219 July 2022

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has donated £3,000 to local charity Run With It, an educational support non-profit charity, to help develop literacy and numeracy skills in local young people.

Ron Dearing UTC welcomes more business partners to further boost opportunities for students

by editor18 July 202218 July 2022

Several of the region’s leading businesses have partnered with Hull’s employer-led school to provide students with industry standard skills and help create their potential future workforces.

Pupils take part in a Build a Bug Hotel competition

by editor18 July 202218 July 2022

Hull primary school children leapt to the challenge to build a bug hotel for their school.

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Reduced Hull Trains weekend timetables due to trade union strike action

by editor16 July 202218 July 2022

Hull Trains customers are reminded that reduced timetables will be in place for the next two weekends due to planned industrial action.

Giacom introduces children to the exciting world of tech with ‘Day in the Clouds’ visits

by editor13 July 202213 July 2022

Leading tech business Giacom has introduced almost 100 young children in Hull to exciting futures available to them with two special business experience days.

Enterprise

Atlas Leisure Homes welcomes two new starters

by editor13 July 202213 July 2022

Atlas Leisure Homes Ltd, a leading designer and manufacturer of holiday homes and lodges located in Hull, is delighted to announce the appointment of two new senior colleagues, Rob Harrison and Charlotte Mews.

Enterprise

New appointments at Victory Leisure Homes reflect customer-focused approach to growth

East Yorkshire-based luxury holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes has made two new appointments that strengthen its senior team and confirm its commitment to meeting customers’ needs.

Enterprise

Summer of celebration for KCOM’s decade of Lightstream

KCOM is celebrating a decade of success since it began rolling out its Lightstream full fibre broadband.

Enterprise

Hull broadband firm strike gold at HEYPIBAs

Award-winning Hull broadband provider Pure Broadband has won yet more recognition after its customer service team was crowned the best in Hull and the East Riding.

Enterprise

Barratt Developments site managers in Hull recognised as best in the country

Two Barratt Developments site managers at Yorkshire East division have won a top national award for the quality of the homes they are building in Hull.

Yorkshire youngsters get career opportunities in construction

by editor8 July 2022

A national housebuilder plans to recruit more than 25 new apprentices across Yorkshire in the coming months.

Enterprise

Chameleon Business Interiors completes impressive office fit-out for latest Hull arrival

by editor8 July 20228 July 2022

Interior design, fit-out and furnishing specialist Chameleon Business Interiors has created a new workspace for payment technology provider Dojo at Hull’s @TheDock alongside Hull’s Central Dry Dock and C4DI.

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Celebrating inspirational women in business across the region: final call for award nominations

by editor8 July 20228 July 2022

Only one month remains to nominate the inspirational women in your life for the Women of Achievement Awards, with entries closing on Sunday 31 July.

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Construction firm builds on impressive track record in the care industry with new contract win

by editor8 July 20228 July 2022

Hull headquartered construction firm, Hobson & Porter, has won a new contract to build a £6m luxury care home in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

New music venue opens in Hull

One of Hull’s leading sports and leisure venues Active+, formerly Hull Indoor Sports Centre, is becoming a music venue for the growing number of local bands and solo singers.

Enterprise

East Yorkshire introduces special summer timetables to aid service reliability

Local bus company, East Yorkshire, is introducing special summer timetables to help improve service across its network.

Enterprise

Navigation Wealth announces strategic acquisition

Yorkshire-based financial advisers Navigation Wealth Management has acquired BRC Wealth Management, as part of the firm’s continued growth of its East Yorkshire operation.

Enterprise

Wykeland reveals plans to breathe new life into landmark former Burton building

Leading developer Wykeland Group has unveiled plans to bring the landmark former Burton building in the heart of Hull back to life.

Enterprise

Hull company celebrates back-to-back HEYPIBA wins

Hull vehicle branding company Brandfixx is celebrating winning its second Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Award (HEYPIBA) in as many years after being named as the best team in the region.

Enterprise

A new community is created as first movers arrive at Lovell Homes’ Hull development

by editor4 July 2022

Leading housebuilder Lovell Homes is celebrating the arrival of the first family at its Kirk Ella development, The Sycamores.

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Dojo moves to @TheDock as card machine provider opens new office in tech community

One of the UK’s fastest-growing financial tech brands has made its new Hull home in the heart of the city’s digital community in the Fruit Market.

AACSB awards Hull University Business School accreditation

Hull University Business School has been awarded extended global accreditation in business by AACSB International.

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Marion takes the wheel to drive pandemic cost savings

The owner of a long-established city centre travel business has literally driven her own pandemic protection programme of cuttings costs and keeping customers satisfied.

Enterprise

Home win for Neil Hudgell in People in Business Awards

The founder of a law firm which this year marks 25 years of standing up for vulnerable people and giving a voice to those seeking justice has added the Hull & East Yorkshire People in Business Awards (PIBA) Lifetime Contribution accolade to his list of achievements.

Enterprise

East Yorkshire-based Bartoline launches decorating trade range

East Yorkshire-based Bartoline, the well-known decorating products company, has launched a new over the counter trade range called ‘1876 The Professional Range’.

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Pace’s Chip Shop glory

Hull-based creative communications agency Pace has won a prestigious industry award.

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Police and Crime Commissioner commits funding to HullBID cleaning programme

HullBID has been handed a major boost to its comprehensive street cleaning programme with significant funding from the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner.

Hotham’s Gin School wins 2022 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for top tourist attraction

Hothams Gin School has been recognised as a 2022 Travellers’ Choice Award winner for top tourist attraction.

Enterprise

Local legal talent shines as Rollits announces promotions

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has announced the promotion of five members of the team at its office in Hull, including four who graduated from the University of Hull.

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Paragon Arcade moving quickly to welcome more “innovative indies”

A Victorian arcade in Hull city centre has welcomed two new businesses with more on the way.

Hull homelessness charity takes giant leap by partnering with William Jackson Food Group

by editor29 June 202230 June 2022

Local charity Emmaus Hull & East Riding has established a partnership with Hessle-based William Jackson Food Group that will support their cause in an ongoing, holistic way.

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Travel in confidence with Hull Trains

by editor29 June 202229 June 2022

Passengers can travel in confidence with Hull Trains as regular timetables return following last week’s disruption.

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Green Ginger Digital invests in female leadership team as revenues double

by editor27 June 202227 June 2022

Performance marketing agency Green Ginger Digital has announced new hires to support its ongoing growth. Georgia Garnett has joined the business as Client Services Director, whilst Samantha Moor has joined as Performance Marketing Manager.

The Library of Stuff expands into bigger premises

by editor27 June 202227 June 2022

A community-focused business and enterprise centre is the new home to The Library of Stuff.

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360 Accountants announces four new appointments

by editor23 June 202223 June 2022

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has announced four new appointments as part of the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.

Enterprise

Women and girls encouraged to consider a career in engineering and manufacturing this International Women in Engineering Day 2022

by editor23 June 202222 June 2022

Women into Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME), which operates across the Humber, is taking the opportunity to encourage women and girls of all ages to consider exploring or switching to a career in manufacturing, engineering, science, technology or digital this International Women in Engineering Day (23 June 2022.)

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Fruit Market residential development completes as buyers snap up final homes

The residential development in the heart of Hull’s regenerated Fruit Market is now complete, marking a major new milestone in the creation of the city’s first urban village.

Rollits seminar will help charity trustees plan for law changes

Leading law firm Rollits LLP will host a seminar next week designed to help charities prepare for changes which are looming as part of The Charities Bill.

Enterprise

“I’ve travelled the world doing what I love: one day I’m on a nuclear power plant, the next I’m offshore on a wind turbine”

Jayne Taylor-Whitticks owns welding inspection company Magna Inspections, based in Driffield, East Yorkshire.

Enterprise

Bluestorm appoint Dan Murphy as Director of Digital

Bluestorm Design and Marketing Ltd has appointed Dan Murphy to its board as Director of Digital. The appointment recognises Dan’s achievement in the role of Head of Digital since July 2020, and the central importance of web development and digital marketing to Bluestorm’s future success.

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Historic East Yorkshire building Lambert House to be given ‘new lease of life’ as guest house following sale

by editor20 June 202222 June 2022

The new owner of an historic East Yorkshire building says she plans to finally open its doors to the public and allow locals to enjoy what has been a ‘hidden gem’ as a new guest house and events venue.

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Alastair Campbell and John and Martha Godber Humber Business Week interviews now available to watch online

by editor20 June 2022

Humber Business Week interviews featuring key figures from politics and culture have been made available online for those who want a second helping or who missed the live event.

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Major employer and children’s charity learn from law firm’s lead on health and wellbeing

by editor20 June 202220 June 2022

A manufacturing business with a workforce of nearly 1,200 people and a charity which supports more than 9,000 children gained new impetus for their wellbeing programmes after a leading law firm presented first-hand experiences of personal struggles with mental health.

Atom to open new bar down Princes Avenue

by editor20 June 202220 June 2022

After four years at the Corn Exchange on North Church Side, Atom is ready to start a fresh chapter as it prepares to move to Princes Avenue.

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Event aims to take offshore wind safety to ‘next level’

by editor17 June 2022

Some of the world’s leading manufacturers of offshore wind and maritime personal protective equipment will collaborate in Hull later this month.

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Senior management appointments as Hudgell Solicitors extends its executive team to lead further growth

by editor17 June 2022

Hudgell Solicitors has appointed two new members to its executive team to steer the firm into further growth.

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Pure Block Management appointed to manage historic property in Hull’s Old Town

by editor17 June 202217 June 2022

Hull-based property specialist Pure Block Management has been appointed to manage a residential development in the city’s Old Town with historic links to the fishing industry.

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Iconic playwright has learned his lines as an entrepreneur

by editor16 June 202216 June 2022

One of Hull’s artistic icons told an audience at Humber Business Week about his unlikely journey from aspiring footballer to teacher and then from playwright to unwitting entrepreneur.

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360 Accountants attracts London talent to Hull

by editor16 June 202216 June 2022

360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Senior Corporate Portfolio Manager.

Enterprise

National recognition for Hull broadband provider

by editor13 June 202213 June 2022

Hull broadband provider Pure Broadband has scooped a national award as customers continue to turn to it to supply their ultrafast connection.

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Spencer Group and Slipform Engineering combine for cement silo project as construction boom drives demand

by editor13 June 202213 June 2022

Leading design and build contractors Spencer Group and specialist contractor Slipform Engineering are delivering a huge new cement handling facility to meet soaring construction industry demand.

Latest Lagoon Hull plans reveal how project will transform the city

by editor10 June 20229 June 2022

A new vision for the Humber region has been revealed to give the public a glimpse into how Hull’s biggest regeneration proposal in a generation will turn the area into a must-visit destination and one where people love to live.

Campbell launches Humber Business Week attack on government and challenges Labour to set out its strategy

A writer, communicator and strategist who guided the Labour party through three general election victories launched a withering attack on Boris Johnson and his government when he spoke at Humber Business Week.

KCOM proud to support Pride as main sponsor

KCOM has restated its commitment to diversity and inclusion as it is announced as one of the main sponsors of this year’s Pride in Hull celebrations.

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Free CyberRisk Assessment launched to help organisations tackle cyber crime

From today, companies will be able to benefit from a free cyber risk assessment of their business following the launch of CyberRisk – a new product provided completely free of charge by cybersecurity specialists FoxTech.

Entrepreneurs buoyant as Humber Business Week looks at succeeding in chaos