MEMBER NEWS IN BRIEF


Return on investment Independent research commissioned by the tourism body for Leicester and Leicestershire, Leicester Shire Promotions, has shown that the company achieved an estimated return on investment of £9.83 for each £1 of public sector funding invested. Martin Peters, Chief Executive


of Leicester Shire Promotions, said: “Last year, we announced that our successful Stay Play Explore short break campaigns had generated in excess of 125,000 ‘bed-nights’ for accommodation providers in Leicester and Leicestershire. “However, we were keen to estimate the economic impact that some of our less tangible activities have made on the city and county and this study revealed a very healthy return on public sector investment.”


Bob Woods recognised The chairman of Mattioli Woods, the specialist wealth management and employee benefits business, has been recognised in the PAM 50 Most Influential 2016 list. Bob Woods, who has over 30


years’ experience in investment planning and chairs the group investment committee, said: “It really is an honour and one I share with the entire team at Mattioli Woods who champion our commitment to enjoying and delivering great outcomes for our clients.”


Legend of Rock The Web Design Group has been recognised by Google as one of the top performing agencies in the UK. The Google Partners


accredited marketing and pay per click (PPC) specialist took part in the Legends of Rock competition run by the technology giants and placed in the top five per cent.


Carl Ackers in front of the construction Batting for development


Built Environment Consulting bowled out its competitors to win the contract for mechanical, electrical and plumbing work for Derbyshire County Cricket Club’s new £3.2m Media Centre. The firm has been retained to undertake duties such


as checking on contractors’ proposals, site inspection and witness testing on the new four-storey facility. This is the second phase of development at the


cricket ground following the redevelopment of the 3aaa Pavilion and Elite Performance Centre, a project that Built Environment Consulting successfully won through a tender process two years ago and completed in 2015. Carl Ackers, Director at Built Environment Consulting,


said: “We are delighted to be involved in such a landmark development, not only for the club but also for the city, as it has helped the club achieve its ambition to be a host for the 2017 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.” The development will include the Media Centre, an


extended Conference, Events and Business Centre and upgraded facilities for members, spectators and players, in a project that the club hopes will develop a venue capable of hosting international cricket, concerts and community events. Carl added: “Both phases of the development have


been successful and we are looking forward to finishing the Media Centre in July.”


Taking a stand at Trent Bridge


Accountancy and business advisory firm Smith Cooper has signed up as stand sponsor of Trent Bridge’s New Stand in the Club’s first ever stand sponsorship deal. James Bagley, Managing Partner


at Smith Cooper’s Nottingham office, said: “We’ve always been huge fans of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. When the opportunity presented itself, we knew we couldn’t pass it up. “We were all beyond excited to


announce the partnership and now all of the Smith Cooper branding around the stand is up, it looks fantastic. “This association is an exciting


platform to reach out to the Nottingham community and further afield and we are certain it will help Smith Cooper further develop its brand.”


L-R: Brett Hutton, Sarah Flear, Stuart Broad, James Bagley, Dan Bowtell and Jake Libby


Justin Tose, Nottinghamshire


County Cricket Club’s Commercial Director, said: “Smith Cooper shares our values and, as such, is the


perfect fit for Trent Bridge. This partnership will support our on- going investment in facilities and in the Trent Bridge Community Trust.”


Expansion at Penny Hydraulics


Work has started on a £1.5m development at Clowne-based lifting equipment manufacturer Penny Hydraulics. Ten jobs will be created in the


next two years following completion of the work which includes new warehousing, a new production facility and a new office building to accommodate the design team and improve customer perception. Penny Hydraulics was founded in


1978 by mining engineer, John Penny. The company offers nationwide


hydraulic garage equipment and mining equipment repairs.


6 business network May 2016


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