DIGITAL ASSOCIATE WELCOMES ABOARD SAM JONES
Lead Generation and Business Growth specialist Digital Associate have recently recruited Sam Jones who has extensive experience in the Maritime & Financial Sectors.
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UK’s first 5G accelerator underway after virtual engage event
Following the launch of 5PRING – the UK’s first 5G application accelerator designed to ignite innovative solutions using 5G technology – a consortium led by O2, Deloitte, Wayra UK, Digital Catapult and catalysts West Midlands 5G (WM5G) have delivered the first in a series of engaging virtual workshops.
Alpha Works continues to lift community from afar
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the wildcard of the year, affecting businesses across all sectors. However, despite the distance, flexible office space Alpha Works, has ensured that the bond with its steadfast members has been stronger than ever.
FUTURE MAKERS CLUBS BRING ENGINEERING TO LIFE FOR NEXT GENERATION
Budding engineers aged eight to 15 can explore the world of design, modelling and manufacturing at special two-day Future Makers Clubs this summer in Birmingham.
Wales Rugby League RL links up with Preston City Council and UCLan
With Wales’ men’s team based in Preston for Rugby League World Cup 2021 (RWLC2021), Wales Rugby league (WRL) is entering an exciting partnership with Preston City Council and the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to make sure the tournament leaves a lasting legacy in the city.
INSTALLER SWAPS SHOWERS FOR CAULIFLOWERS TO THRIVE THROUGH PANDEMIC LOCKDOWN
A plumbing and heating entrepreneur from Willenhall in the West Midlands swapped showers for cauliflowers and bath spouts for Brussels sprouts, as he diversified his business into delivering fresh produce and groceries, in order to stay afloat during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Check employment contracts, law expert warns employers
A legal expert has warned employers that existing contracts may not be flexible enough to allow them to change working arrangements for staff returning to work following the lockdown.
EP.62 – Downtown Den: Jules Pipe
The Chair of Downtown London, Simon Danczuk spoke to the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills, Jules Pipe.
Downtown Den #100 | The Role of Local Enterprise Partnerships
Three Local Enterprise Partnership chairs from across the Northern Powerhouse were in conversation with DIB boss Frank McKenna, offering their thoughts and opinions on how the UK and the North in particular can recover from the Coronavirus crisis.
Downtown Den #099 | In Conversation with Laura Evans
Chief Executive of Downtown in Business, Frank McKenna was joined in the Downtown Den by Laura Evans the Conservative Candidate for Greater Manchester Mayor.
A Chinese boycott would be daft
If we rip up trade agreements on the basis of human rights breaches and aggression towards other nations, it is not only China that would have to be on a list of blacklisted countries. Frank McKenna on why walking away from the Chinese is a daft idea.
The North and Curbing the Chinese Dragon
Jim backs the government’s stand on China even though it might have implications for the Northern Powerhouse. He also aims a broadside at the BBC for cutting local programmes.