One of the most respected self-made businesswomen in the Sheffield City Region has been honoured in unique style at the Northern Power Women Awards. In an unprecedented step, Julie Kenny CBE, founder of world-leading security system manufacturer Pyronix, and chair of Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, was awarded a special recognition judges’
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Indian trade mission showcase for South Yorkshire health care company
JRI Orthopaedics showcased its manufacturing excellence and healthcare delivery solutions during a special UK Government trade mission to India to celebrate 70 years of NHS innovation. The multi-award winning Sheffield business was the only orthopaedics company invited to the three-city mission organized by the Department for International Trade, which included a
Jaguar Estates Group reveals plans for new Sheffield development
A Sheffield developer is starting 2018 with confidence after plans have been revealed for a new £500,000 community centre development, in a former mining village. Jaguar Estates Group, a niche Sheffield based developer, is finalising detail for the new centre in Woodhouse village, which will include re-homing the community's library. Alongside
Sheffield “scent-sation” lights up the city
A young entrepreneur is hoping to light up a bright new future for himself after sniffing out an opportunity to apply his creative flair to the age-old tradition of candle making, by capturing the spirit of Sheffield in wax form. Hillsborough-born James McKennan, 27, launched The Sheffield Candle Company in 2015
Sheffield telemarketing specialists to create up to 50 new jobs after securing NPIF backing
A Sheffield based telemarketing company is set to create up to 50 new jobs within the city after securing a £100,000 investment from NPIF – BEF and FFE Microfinance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) following a prestigious contract win. Ant Marketing, which operates from two locations in central
Westfield Health welcomes Duke of Gloucester to new HQ
One of Sheffield’s best-known businesses has welcomed a special Royal visitor to its new headquarters. The Duke of Gloucester looked round Westfield Health’s state of the art offices, in Charter Row, met staff and was briefed on the work of the Westfield Health Charitable Trust with local and national charities. His Royal
Charities incubate at South Yorkshire Business Park
The refurbishment of 70,000 sq ft of offices at Meadowhall Business Park has helped eight charities to incubate and grow through a corporate decision to temporarily let vacant space. The former council-owned offices, undergoing a multi-million pound redevelopment by ARBA Group to attract aspirational tenants, have also proved successful for charities
Sheffield branch colleagues support local animal sanctuary
Volunteers from Leeds Building Society’s Sheffield branch spent a day working at a South Yorkshire animal sanctuary. The Mayflower Animal Sanctuary looks after unwanted or abandoned cats and dogs and aims to find them new homes. The three Society colleagues took advantage of the volunteering scheme which allows all employees a
South Yorkshire business community urged to back museums trust fundraiser
Business people in South Yorkshire are being urged to back a charity fundraising dinner to help safeguard Barnsley's heritage. Singer-songwriter Kate Rusby, poet laureate, Ian McMillan, and author Joanne Harris will entertain guests at the ‘Night at the Museum’ dinner on Thursday 9 November at The Ironworks, Elsecar Heritage Centre, Barnsley. The
Lloyds Bank boosts support for mid sized Yorkshire firms
Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has bolstered its support to mid-sized firms in Yorkshire with the appointment of two relationship directors. Stuart Leslie and Mark Butterworth have joined the Mid Markets team, supporting Yorkshire businesses with turnovers of £25m-£750m. Stuart has almost a decade’s experience with Lloyds Bank, previously working with larger organisations