Category: Enterprise

The speed and flexibility of transformative vehicle branding specialist, Brandfixx, has been used to give a Hull charity a rapid rebrand after a recent competition.

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Beal hires new Construction Director for next chapter of growth

Leading regional housebuilder Beal Homes has appointed a new Construction Director as it continues to drive growth in volumes and set the bar for build quality.

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360 Accountants absorb increased costs for clients

360 Chartered Accountants says it will be absorbing increased costs to help their clients as businesses face soaring energy and fuel prices as well as other increases due to Brexit and the war in Ukraine.

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Former Trainees progress to dispute resolution roles at Rollits

Leading law firm Rollits LLP has bolstered its dispute resolution team with the addition of two solicitors who began their careers as paralegals with the firm.

Gloria Hunniford OBE confirmed as guest speaker at Women of Achievement Awards

National treasure Gloria Hunniford OBE has been announced as the guest speaker at the launch of this year’s Women of Achievement Awards.

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Rebrand can help dedicated residential lettings management business ‘Gro’ its own future as part of newly formed Garness Group

A successful Hull-based residential property management business is embarking on the start of a new era today having rebranded and relaunched under the newly formed Garness Group of companies.

OWC2022 to focus on Humber gains and opportunity

by editor8 April 20226 April 2022

The offshore wind community is gearing up for a major Humber conference.

Bishop Burton College Football Academy reach National Cup Final

by editor7 April 20227 April 2022

Bishop Burton College is delighted to announce their hugely successful Football Academy have reached the final of the English Colleges Football Association (ECFA) Premier National Cup.

Giacom gives local children glimpse of an exciting future in tech

by editor6 April 20226 April 2022

Tech business Giacom has teamed up with Hull Children’s University to open the eyes of youngsters to exciting futures in their home city.

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East raises £50,000 for their 2021 charity of the year – SASH

by editor6 April 20226 April 2022

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, chose Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) as its charity of the year for 2021 and raised £50,000. Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, chose Safe and Sound Homes (SASH) as its charity of the year for 2021 and raised £50,000.

Offshore Wind Connections takes ‘theatrical’ approach to careers and innovation

by editor6 April 20226 April 2022

Two ingredients vital to the future success of the Humber’s offshore wind and maritime sectors will be in the spotlight at OWC2022.

Walker Modular and Hull College back launch of Staff Finders’ new ‘Career Starter’ scheme for young people

A leading Hull manufacturer has joined forces with recruitment specialists Staff Finders to support a new ‘Career Starter’ traineeship scheme focussed on helping young people ‘earn, learn and progress’.

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Charities Pensions Club confirms partners and events for 2022

With the mission to help pension professionals in the charity sector share industry knowledge and best practice, Charities Pensions Club is resuming its wide-ranging events programme for 2022.

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Marketing Humber welcomes Equinor as Principal Partner

Global energy company Equinor has become the latest company to join Marketing Humber as a Principal Partner. 

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More than 200 staff celebrate 4,000 years of collective service to Willerby

Holiday homes market leader Willerby is celebrating the incredible loyalty of its workforce as more than 200 staff have clocked up 10 years’ service or more.

Hull College driving digital skills development as headline partner of Tech Week Humber

Hull College is to reinforce its vision for the development of young people and adults from across the region by taking a lead role in a festival of technology which brings together education and business from around the world.

Enterprise

Combating chaos with a room full of entrepreneurs

Combating chaos will be the theme when three seasoned entrepreneurs set out to put the buzz in Humber Business Week from the outset.

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Garness Group launches dedicated block management company

Yorkshire-based property firm Garness Group has today announced the launch of its block management subsidiary, Pure Block Management.

Student team helps to shape expansion of Ron Dearing UTC

Students at Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) are playing a key role in shaping the school’s exciting expansion.

HoH Food Hall: Northern Sole Fish Kitchen

by editor1 April 20221 April 2022

Fish fans and seafood enthusiasts will love the latest dining destination to open inside the stylish HoH Food Hall.

Barratt Developments donates to local infant school

Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, continues to support the communities in which it builds, by donating £1,000 as part of its Community Fund scheme to the Friends of Driffield C of E Infant School, a committee that works hard to organise events to raise funds to enhance the children’s learning experiences.

Pint-sized businesses boost Daisy Appeal

A village micro-pub and other pint-sized businesses are helping the Daisy Appeal pursue its fundraising target as it works towards opening a UK-first Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC).

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Half of wills in the North of England are out of date

SFE accredited solicitor Emma Fawke calls for people to review their wills ahead of “Update Your Will Week”.

Fashion shows return to raise funds for Daisy Appeal

A family business which has been a leader in the region’s fashion scene for more than 50 years has announced a fundraiser for the Daisy Appeal after resuming its ever-popular charity fashion shows.

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Hull company calls on city’s businesses to support animals in need

by editor24 March 202224 March 2022

Hull-based vehicle branding company, Brandfixx, is calling on Hull businesses to rally behind one of the city’s largest animal rehoming charities.

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Sales treble for personalised gift firm as post-pandemic shoppers opt for a personal touch

by editor24 March 2022

Hull-based giftware firm, Always Personal, have seen their online sales more than treble in the last two years.

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Beal does the double by retaining top customer satisfaction accolade

by editor24 March 202224 March 2022

Beal Homes has been awarded a prestigious five star rating for customer satisfaction for a second year running.

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“We are by nature a people business”

by editor23 March 202223 March 2022

We met up with Ralph Gilbert at Rollits to find out how the law firm supports the wellbeing of its employees.

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Rollits partners with new consultancy to enhance education services

by editor20 March 202220 March 2022

A leading law firm has sealed a partnership with a newly-launched education consultancy to enhance services to clients including schools and colleges in the public and private sectors.

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Quickline showcasing latest achievements at national 5G event

by editor20 March 202220 March 2022

Rural internet champions Quickline Communications will be joined by government ministers and other industry specialists at a national 5G event in Birmingham this week.

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Siemens Gamesa – renewed investment for Hull companies

by editor20 March 202220 March 2022

A £20m contract to deliver M&E design and build to the Siemens Gamesa blade factory in Hull, has been awarded to a Hull-based company.

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Quickline doubles team in six months

by editor10 March 202210 March 2022

Rural broadband specialists, Quickline Communications, has welcomed its 100th employee as the company enters a rapid growth period following its acquisition by Northleaf Capital last summer.

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Victory Leisure Homes announces innovative partnership with world leaders in manufacturing technology

by editor10 March 202210 March 2022

Leading holiday homes manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes – which operates from sites in Gilberdyke and Hull – has announced a unique new partnership with market-leading systems, software, services and manufacturing equipment specialists Hilti.

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Spencer Group appoints experienced lead to enhance in-house rail design capabilities

by editor10 March 202210 March 2022

Multi-disciplinary engineering business Spencer Group has appointed an experienced lead to drive forward the growth of its in-house rail design capabilities.

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Breaking bias: Herd’s Abi Nottingham on her web developer journey

by editor9 March 202210 March 2022

Abi Nottingham started working at Yorkshire-based agency Herd six months ago, the first female Shopify developer to join the team. Discover her journey from Project Manager to Web Developer.

HoH Food Hall: Hang Out Artisan Bakery

One of the latest traders to open inside the stylish HoH Food Hall is Hang Out Artisan Bakery, which presents freshly baked goods to eat inside the food hall or take home to enjoy. We spoke to owner Ana Dumitru to find out more.

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The Deep receives major funding from the Biffa Award

Thanks to a grant of £380,500 from Biffa Award, The Deep has exciting plans to update three areas of the Cool Seas gallery to create an immersive learning experience for visitors.

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Management buyout secures future and integrity of award-winning finance business

A management buyout has been implemented at East Yorkshire’s only firm of independent, chartered financial planners.

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Healthy recognition as workplace wellbeing programme wins national award

A former boxer has added his first nationwide business award to a roll of honour which includes a Commonwealth lightweight title and a world championship eliminator at the iconic Madison Square Garden.

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Think Cloud welcomes Humber Local Digital Skills Partnership as it steps up recruitment drive

An award-winning cyber-security and managed IT provider which has more than doubled its workforce since moving to The Deep Business Centre less than three years […]

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Local housebuilder makes donation to Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

As the crisis in Ukraine continues, the Barratt Foundation has donated £50,000 to support The Sun’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal with the Red Cross.

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Pure Broadband welcomes first customer to Hull’s brand new full fibre network

The first customers have been connected to Hull’s new alternative full fibre broadband network, thanks to a partnership between Hessle-based provider, Pure Broadband, and fibre network operator, MS3.

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Tag Retail Systems solves supermarket giants’ woes

Their newest app, StoreConnect, is set to supercharge employee productivity.

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Some free advice for employers from the Head of Employment at Rollits

by editor25 February 202225 February 2022

We had a chat with Ed Jenneson, Head of Employment at Rollits, to gather some useful information for small businesses as the UK leaves the pandemic.

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Charity staff ‘blown away’ by enthusiasm

by editor5 March 20225 March 2022

Language is Everything has named P.A.U.L. For Brain Recovery its 30th anniversary charity of the year.

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Marketing Humber marks 50 years of Hull Truck Theatre at first Bondholder Breakfast since 2020

by editor5 March 2022

Marketing Humber welcomed back its dedicated network of Bondholders, representing a broad-cross section of businesses in the region, to the first fully in-person Bondholder Breakfast since 2020.

Six more leading businesses join forces with Hull’s employer-led school

by editor5 March 20225 March 2022

Leading businesses aiming to shape their future workforces have partnered with Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) to equip students with highly sought-after industry skills.

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Final sponsorship opportunities available for Women of Achievement Awards

by editor5 March 2022

Just a few opportunities remain to sponsor the region’s biggest event celebrating the success of women in the local business community.

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New structure announced as ‘Garness Group’ established to oversee continued growth of three dedicated Hull-based property businesses

by editor5 March 20225 March 2022

Garness Jones is delighted to announce that our specialist property services will be delivered by three dedicated companies from April 4 2022 – all overseen and managed by the newly formed ‘Garness Group’.

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Skills and connectivity boost for East Yorkshire and the Humber as region is named UK’s fastest growing region for digital jobs

by editor3 March 20222 March 2022

A new drive to improve the digital skills of thousands of people across the Humber is being launched today following match-funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). It comes as new figures reveal Hull and East Yorkshire’s tech sector is one of the fastest growing in the UK.

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Pioneering virtual reality business becomes latest to join Hull’s thriving tech community

by editor2 March 20222 March 2022

A pioneering business leading the way in virtual reality radiation training systems is relocating to the heart of Hull’s tech community as it continues to grow its team.

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Families to enjoy cheaper train travel this Easter

by editor2 March 20222 March 2022

To celebrate the return of full timetabled services, Hull Trains is launching a special ticket promotion to encourage families to travel together this Easter.

Future You campaign will look to inspire Hull’s next generation of entrepreneurs

by editor1 March 2022

Hull City Council and the Hull and East Riding Youth Enterprise Partnership have commissioned two young entrepreneurs in Lab Rascals and Engaging Education to raise the profile of enterprise skills and entrepreneurship within Hull amongst young people aged 29 and under.

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Lovell Partnerships celebrates bumper year of fundraising

by editor1 March 2022

From litter picking in Wetherby through to planting trees in Doncaster, Lovell Partnerships has been giving back to local communities as part of its 50th birthday celebrations.

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Hull city centre gets £19.5m regeneration boost

by editor1 March 20221 March 2022

Hull city centre is receiving £19.5m from the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

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HullBID Awards kickstart confidence among city centre businesses

by editor1 March 2022

The Executive Director of HullBID vowed to help city centre businesses look to the future as they celebrated success and survival during two years of battling the pandemic.

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Hull vehicle branding company to represent Yorkshire in national awards

by editor1 March 20221 March 2022

Hull-based vehicle branding company Brandfixx has scooped a top prize at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Celebrating Small Business Awards.

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Chameleon Business Interiors announces 11 new hires at East Yorkshire headquarters

As the commercial property industry bounces back after the pandemic, one Hull workspace interiors, fit-out and furnishing company is welcoming a collection of new starters to deliver on its projects planned across the UK this year.

Business backing supports launch of new facility for male mental health charity

by editor25 February 202225 February 2022

A charity which was set up to tackle the stigma around male mental health has received a double boost with a year-long commitment from its business neighbours and the opening of a new support centre.

HETA submits plans for £4.8m engineering training centre

by editor23 February 202225 February 2022

Plans have been submitted for a new £4.8m engineering training centre which is designed to boost skills and jobs by meeting the existing needs of employers and by building capacity to support inward investors.

Festival of Green Innovation back for 2022 as Humber’s low-carbon innovation celebrated

by editor23 February 202225 February 2022

The stage is set for the Humber region’s ‘Festival of Green Innovation’ to celebrate the estuary’s progress as a world-leader in low-carbon technology.

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Local housebuilder reports significant contributions to East Yorkshire communities in 2021

by editor23 February 202223 February 2022

Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions across the communities in which it builds over the course of the last year, including within the Hull area.

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Victory Leisure Homes chooses a ‘downright special’ charity of the year

by editor22 February 2022

Victory Leisure Homes – the luxury holiday home manufacturer, with sites in Gilberdyke and Hull – has announced its chosen charity for 2022, which is an organisation particularly close to the heart of one long-serving member of staff.

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Sewell Group ranked 7th Best Company to work for in Yorkshire and the Humber

by editor22 February 202222 February 2022

Following the news that Sewell Group maintained its 3-star, ‘World Class’ accreditation for the ninth time in the UK Best Companies Survey last year, the Yorkshire-based company has now been ranked in three of the first quarterly league tables of 2022.

The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge is back for 2022

by editor21 February 2022

Students across the Humber are being urged to get their green thinking caps on to win £2,000 for their school or college eco projects.

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Three decades celebration marks new era of growth plans

by editor21 February 202222 February 2022

An award-winning interpreting and translation company is celebrating 30 years in business after a period of phenomenal growth.

Ways to speed up a house sale

by editor21 February 202221 February 2022

There are a lot of hoops to jump through when it comes to selling a house. Whether you’re selling for the first time with no idea what to expect or have been through the process before and know what slows things down, it is possible to speed up a house sale.

HoH Food Hall: Mr Hugo’s Smokehouse

by editor17 February 202216 February 2022

We had a chat with Lucas Billingham about what HoH Food Hall’s latest offering will bring to your taste buds.

Lovell Homes ‘turns over a new leaf’ at Kirk Ella show home launch

Local students have made their mark on the design of one of the newly opened show homes at five-star housebuilder Lovell Homes’ latest development, The Sycamores, in Kirk Ella.

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Bio-D becomes Hull’s only B Corporation certified business

Hull-based green cleaning company Bio-D has secured its status as the city’s only B Corporation (B Corp) certified business.

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360 Accountants establishes board of directors

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants has today announced its new Board of Directors, as part of the firm’s ongoing growth strategy.

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Quickline announces a UK first in ultrafast broadband technology

Leading internet provider Quickline Communications has announced it is the first company in the UK to offer standalone 5G technology, bringing superfast and ultrafast speeds to rural communities.

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Chic boutique dresses to impress for Flemingate opening

An independent boutique offering stylish and affordable womenswear, jewellery and accessories has opened at Beverley’s Flemingate centre.

Enterprise

Yorkshire entrepreneur unveils Acquisition Launch – a radical new approach to customer acquisition

Beverley-based entrepreneur Lewis Nightingale has unveiled his new product, Acquisition Launch, which helps service-based companies that are struggling to acquire new customers.

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Beverley-based Fabspot to launch hospitality app UK-wide

Beverley-based Fabspot hospitality app is to launch UK-wide, providing the whole UK hospitality industry ‘on one app in one place on your phone in your purse or in your back pocket’.

Arco supports apprentices to grow their skills and become future experts

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, took part in a series of events and community initiatives to mark National Apprenticeship Week and promote the work of its apprentices and highlight the opportunities that apprenticeships offer.

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Performance marketing agency and Shopify Plus experts, Meta, rebrand to Herd

by editor10 February 202210 February 2022

The Yorkshire agency, based in Hessle, works with brands including La Redoute, Face the Future and Butlin’s.

Free school IT conference aims to inspire teaching and learning opportunities through the use of technology

On Friday 4 March, Primarytech will be hosting a free school IT conference: Reimagining The Role of Technology in Education, set to inspire educators across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, transforming the way they teach through the use of technology.

Ideal Heating prepares next generation for the future of green energy with record number of new apprenticeship opportunities

by editor10 February 202210 February 2022

Ideal Heating has announced it will be offering a series of new apprenticeship opportunities throughout 2022 as it prepares the next generation of talent with skills ready for a future in green energy.

Puffins Galore! in plea to property sector to help store sculptures

by editor9 February 20229 February 2022

The culture crew which was behind the release of dozens of decorative toads and moths onto the streets of Hull and East Yorkshire is appealing for help from commercial property owners and agents as it prepares to unleash a parade of puffins.

Ron Dearing UTC tops national apprenticeships table

by editor9 February 20229 February 2022

Hull’s Ron Dearing University Technical College (UTC) has been named as the country’s top performing school or college for the percentage of students moving on to apprenticeships following sixth form.

Rollits offers a range of careers advice, work experience and training contracts

by editor9 February 20229 February 2022

We had a chat with Caroline Neadley at Rollits about work experience, training contracts and career opportunities at the local law firm.

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360 Accountants announces new partnership

Award-winning 360 Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce its new partnership with Navigation Wealth Management.

University of Hull helps fish processing firm Copernus evolve through SparkFund grant

One of Hull’s fish processing companies is evolving and growing with the help of new technology and the University of Hull’s SparkFund programme.

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Major expansion for business awards which put people first

Businesses across the Humber region have stepped up to give their backing to an awards scheme which focuses on recognising the efforts of employees and which this year will expand to present three events.

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Yorkshire-based ultrafast internet provider celebrates extraordinary expansion