PATRONS Fusion leads to growth


Managed service provider GCI has acquired communications solutions specialist Fusion Media Networks for an undisclosed sum. The move forms part of GCI’s accelerated growth strategy. Adrian Thirkill, Chief Executive Officer at GCI, which has its head office in


Lincoln, said: “Fusion is a forward-looking organisation and a great fit for GCI. “We have been keeping a quiet eye on its progress over the past couple


of years - ever since it was nominated as the ‘Emerging Channel Company of the Year’ in 2014. “This is a good day for GCI, for Fusion Media and, most importantly, for


Fusion’s customers which, as part of the GCI family, will now benefit from our scale, our comprehensive managed services portfolio and our ongoing multi-million pound investment in innovative technologies and best-in-class monitoring and management systems.” Wayne Martin, GCI’s founder and Chairman, said: “As I look back on GCI’s


journey, it’s nice to reflect on the many fine organisations that are now woven into our DNA. “They build scale, add new and contemporary services, bring a


formidable depth of technical experience and, piece-by-piece, they are transforming GCI into something really quite special.” Lee Norvall, Chief Executive Officer at Essex-based Fusion Media, said: “Building Fusion has been my total focus over the past few years. The fact that it is now part of the hugely-respected GCI Group feels right.” Adrian added: “There is now a palpable energy building across GCI and a


common objective. Our growth will not just come from acquisitions, but from the joined-up effort of staff, good management and clear direction.”


Three in a row for Heart of the Campus


Nottingham Trent University scooped a third building accolade in as many weeks for its ambitious Heart of the Campus development. The university won a Royal


Institute of British Architects (RIBA) East Midlands Award for the project in recognition of its architectural excellence. The multi-million pound project


at the university’s Clifton Campus created a state-of-the-art teaching and learning environment. Constructed by Chamber member GF Tomlinson, it includes two new buildings with landscaped outdoor spaces. The RIBA award followed a Royal


Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) East Midlands Regeneration Award and a bronze award for GF Tomlinson and Nottingham Trent University at the Considerate Constructors Scheme Awards.


Adrian Thirkill of GCI


‘This is a good day for GCI, for Fusion Media and, most importantly, for Fusion’s customers’


Ashley Horton of Qdos


The Qdos Group’s need for speed


The Qdos Group has been ranked as one of fastest- growing companies in the East Midlands in a report compiled by Grant Thornton and the CBI. The report showcased


businesses which demonstrated exponential growth and success. It stated that the firms were


those which “excelled in beating the competition in one of the highest-growth parts of one of the fastest- growing developed economies in the world”. The report was compiled on


analysis of the public accounts of each of the 200 businesses featured which had 'delivered the greatest sustained growth in profit before tax, interest and exceptional items’. Ashley Horton, Chief


St Germans Rowing Club members with the boat bought with Samworth Brothers’ help


Plain sailing for club


A sailing and rowing club has taken delivery of a new boat thanks to Samworth Brothers. St Germans Rowing Club, Cornwall, was given £4,500 by the Samworth


Brothers Sports Opportunity Fund. Lighter than the club’s existing boats, the new flash boat will be used to


encourage junior rowers on to the water. Organisations which open doors for children to try new sports can


contact sportsopportunityfund@samworthbrothers.co.uk to see if they could qualify for a Samworth Brothers award.


THE CHAMBER IS HONOURED BY THE SUPPORT OF ITS PATRONS


Executive Officer of The Qdos Group, said: “This is yet another fabulous achievement for the business. “Last year, Qdos won a


number of prestigious trade awards and early this year we were listed in the London Stock Exchange's report as one of the 1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain. “But we are particularly


proud to be ranked in the top 200 fastest-growing companies in the East Midlands, where we are based.”


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