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Big builds, house prices and Dragons' Den - here are the most-read West Midlands stories of 2022 on BusinessLive
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It's been another busy year for business news in the region so we have compiled the list of our most-read stories over the past 12 months
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Risqué mini golf venue Gloryholes Golf planning 2023 Derby opening with 20 new jobs
Leisure & Touism
Adults-only venue with 18 raunchily-themed holes will be brimming with innuendoes and sex toy-related décor
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Ex-FTSE 100 director Stuart Dawkins inaugurated as East Midlands Chamber president
Professional Services
Stuart brings wide-ranging business experience to the role, having spent 18 years at Alliance & Leicester
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Word360 crowned double winner at West Midlands Tech Awards 2022
West Midlands Tech Awards
Interpreting and translation service set up by husband and wife team is working to break down communication barriers and support hard-to-reach communities
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Derby digital agency Alphageek launches co-operative-style profit share
Creative & Digital
Alphageek Digital, based at Cubo in Victoria Street, brought in the scheme to support its 16-strong workforce
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December round-up of East Midlands movers and shakers
Appointments
Changes at RWP, Mather Jamie, Alexanders, Westbridge, Blythin & Brown, Kori Construction, Watermead Rose and more
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East Midlands business activity sees solid decline in November
Economy
According to NatWest, ‘cost-of-living crisis and pressure on company cashflow likely to hamper demand further’
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Trios expands º£½ÇÊÓƵ footprint with Yorkshire buyout
property news
Birmingham-based facilities management firm has acquired Airedale Maintenance Services in undisclosed deal
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Interiors firm Ben Johnson Ltd undergoes management buyout led by three employees
Deals
The specialist in commercial property fit-outs has seen investment from its senior leadership
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Potential new owner comes forward for Burleighs Gin
Insolvency and Administration
Hoped a sale will be reached by Christmas with Burleighs starting 2023 under new ownership
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Solihull Moors launches new co-working hub at stadium
West Midlands
National League club has teamed up with US operator Werqwise to open its first º£½ÇÊÓƵ base
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Administrators called in at Burleighs Gin
Insolvency and Administration
Burleighs stopped sales from its website a month ago and now Begbies Traynor have been called in
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Engineering consultancy Rodgers Leask celebrates successful first year in Nottingham
Construction
Firm also has offices in Derby, London, Birmingham and Liverpool and has 90 members of staff
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East Midlands businessmen banned over Covid Bounce Back loans
Courts
The men were disqualified following separate investigations into tens of thousands of pounds worth of fraud
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Engineering firm opens Spain operation to grow its share of overseas market
Exports
Spain is a global leader in automotive components - which is one of the company's specialisms
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Birmingham property agency Bond Wolfe in buyout deal
West Midlands
Firm has acquired Robson Property Management which acts for funds and investors
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The Derby companies helping the most vulnerable stay warm and fed this winter
Energy
There is still time for firms to help the campaign by contacting Community Action Derby on 01332 346266
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Lucozade owner teams up with Rem3dy Health to target Japanese markets
West Midlands
Suntory is working with Birmingham healthcare products manufacturer on its international expansion plans
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Engineering and manufacturing investor snaps up Derbyshire and Leicester businesses
Deals
Kingmaker Group has bought Plating Technologies Ltd and Rowes Precision Products
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How county town is getting shoppers to ditch online and shop local this Christmas
Retail & High Street
'We appreciate many people are worried about rising prices and bills, but this is also a tough time for local businesses'
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Funeral director recognised as top independent company in milestone countdown to Small Business Saturday
SMEs
North Lincolnshire operator praised as 2022 becomes a double celebration after Chamber success
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Miss Macaroon secures Selfridges listing
West Midlands
Birmingham social enterprise is now selling its renowned sweet treats at the high-end department store
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Welsh small firms greatest appetite in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ to raise external finance but under performance on equity
Deals
On the number and value of equity deals Wales punches below its weight shows new research from the British Business Bank
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My Property Box receives £300,000 investment to fuel growth beyond the North East
property news
The estate agency group is eyeing potential moves into Leeds and West Yorkshire and across into Cumbria
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