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Leicester, Nottingham and Derby shop closures slowing
Retail & High Street
Sector partly helped by a bounce-back in businesses such as takeaways, convenience stores, DIY and pet stores
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East Midlands tech start-ups on the rise
Technology
RSM says 'region has always benefitted from a thriving technology sector, particularly in fintech and medtech'
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Catena Network expanding into Leicestershire
SMEs
Shaun Whiting: ‘It is all about finding where we think we can really add value to our members’
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North East sees highest number of business start-ups in six months
Creative & Digital
However, the number of insolvency-related activities was on the rise compared to last year
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Tributes paid to ‘kind and conscientious’ former LLEP CEO Mandip Rai
Local Enterprise Partnership
“He was a hugely valuable part of the LLEP team…. and was greatly liked and admired by all who knew him’
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Hull tech start-up is creating apps from single sentences with AI breakthrough
Technology
February's model described as a 'radically simple but unique and industry-shaking solution'
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Microsoft, Innovate º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Jake and Nayns join 2023 Leicestershire Innovation Festival launch
Leicestershire Live Innovation Awards
Attendees were encouraged to use innovation to help them through the economic downturn
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Future of mountain bike builder Stanton Bikes secured
Insolvency and Administration
Derbyshire mountain bike business has been bought out of administration by founder Dan Stanton
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Arco invests further in workwear recycling start-up to take solution to market
Environment
Hull firm has formed a joint venture with Teesside innovator
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Seaweed packaging start-up secures £3m investment
Environment
Kelpi says its technology is marine safe and will help reduce the use of single-use plastic
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2023 Leicestershire Innovation Festival starts on Monday February 6 – and there is still time to sign up
Leicestershire Live Innovation Awards
Fortnight includes biggest LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards yet at the National Space Centre on February 16
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Bristol enterprise hub Engine Shed appoints new director
Appointments
Mike Paton will take over from Marty Reid who has been overseeing the events and co-working space since 2020
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40,000 start-ups founded in South West despite economic challenges
South West
'Entrepreneurialism is clearly still flourishing in the South West'
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Bath University start-up lands £1.2m after developing tech that allows vaccines to be stored without fridges
Technology
EnsiliTech has developed a way to keep vaccines such as Covid-19 safe out of the fridge or deep freeze
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Software start-up behind DIY search engine optimisation platform wins £675,000 of investment
Deals
The Hike SEO platform is designed to help SMEs improve their Google visibility in a cost-efficient but effective way
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Start-up teams revealed for latest North East Ignite pre-accelerator programme
Creative & Digital
Smart ticketing, data insights and dating businesses are among those embarking on the six month scheme
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Cubo planning second Nottingham site after original workspace attracts 41 firms
Offices
Management said existing workspace operating at 95 per cent capacity, two years after opening
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Harrogate food entrepreneur creates new jobs with Net Zero push
SMEs
Dragons' Den-featured Kirsty Henshaw has found success with her range of gluten and dairy free chilled ready meals, frozen pizzas and deserts
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South West tech companies to watch in 2023
Technology
The region - dubbed Silicon Gorge in recent years - has firmly established itself as a powerhouse for tech
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Could a Hull sweet shop owner be Lord Sugar's pick of the mix as The Apprentice returns?
The Apprentice
Megan Hornby leaves Newland Avenue unit for some serious show business
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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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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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North East entrepreneur named among most inspirational businesswomen
People
Abi Reid set up Merwave specialising in products for wavy hair
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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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