Leeds-based entrepreneur, Jasmine Wheelhouse, will launch Scotland’s first spirit and cocktail festival in Dumfries in February 2019. The founder of award-winning event, The Gin Fayre, will introduce Craft Spirit Expo, to hundreds of people in Dumfries on February 16, 2019 at Easterbrook Hall. Eight other Craft Spirit Expo events will take place
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Ambitious Yorkshire tech firm expands with six new recruits
Huddersfield-based tech firm, yboo, has recruited six new staff as the company continues its ambitious growth strategy to bring the money saving app to 60m smartphone users in the UK. Loren Birkett, Keely Robinson, Josh Hoyle, Helen Cullinane, Mike Constantinou and Phil Kershaw all join the firm to raise the profile of
Former Sheffield nightclub sold through Christie & Co
Doozy Vape Co continues growth with two new recruits
Specialist e-liquid manufacturer, Doozy Vape Co, has recruited Myles Jensen as head of marketing and Bradley Jensen as head of social as the company continues its rapid growth. With over 3 years’ experience in the marketing industry, Myles Jensen’s role will include taking all marketing plans from concept to execution, as
Doncaster watchmaker uses 3D printing to create classic timepiece
A South Yorkshire watchmaker has harnessed the power of 3D printing to create a classic timepiece. When Guy Holland needed a bespoke watch component, he turned to Cardiff University and its PARC research centre to find a timeless solution. PARC - an academic and industry partnership based at Cardiff Business School -
St Giles Road sports ground to be sold
The freehold of the seven acre sports ground in Hove Edge, Brighouse, occupied by Brighouse Town FC, is to be offered for sale by the liquidators of Blakeborough Sports and Social Club. Joint property agents Walker Singleton and Eddisons are marketing the site which is subject to a 25 year lease
Sheffield agency to take Po-Zu one giant step forward into digital space
Ethically responsible UK shoe brand, Po-Zu has teamed up with South Yorkshire digital marketing agency, Ignition Search, on its latest project. Currently collaborating with Star Wars™ on a co-branded collection, Po-Zu has appointed Ignition Search to manage its paid media strategy and support its further expansion into the global and US
Energy firm’s “grandad” gives something back following decade long service award
The longest-serving member of staff at Kinect Energy Group in Elland is helping give something back to the community after being rewarded time-off to pursue voluntary work for his dedication to the business. Peter Hopla, who is affectionately nicknamed ‘Grandad’ by his colleagues, received the opportunity to work for a charity
Large public sector procurement bodies join forces to support suppliers
The UK’s largest public sector buying organisation, YPO, is partnering with the Yorkshire Ambulance Service and the Yorkshire and Humber Police Forces to host monthly procurement meetings with suppliers to the public sector. YPO launched its ‘Meet the Buyer’ days in May 2018, inviting suppliers from across the UK to meet
Environmental consultancy supports business growth with cloud-based HR software
RSK Group Ltd – one of Europe’s leading multidisciplinary environmental consultancy groups – has invested in cloud-based HR software from Cascade, to support company growth. Established in 1989, the Cheshire-based firm has been helping organisations worldwide to achieve their business goals, both cost-effectively and with minimum environmental and social impact. Their