MEMBERNEWS IN BRIEF


Hard work recognised for ActionCOACH


A Leicestershire business coach who gave up a career in blue chip retail senior operations to help SMEs grow their companies has been recognised at the global coaching firm’s annual UK awards. Mark Jennings, who become


an ActionCOACH in 2011, was named Coach of the Year for the Central Midlands at the De Vere Cotswold Water Park hotel event. Mark, whose personal


achievements include raising more than £250,000 for Cystic Fibrosis over the years, said: “It felt so great to be recognised. Being able to share the knowledge I gained during my many years in corporate operations and as an ActionCOACH, and see the impact it has on SME clients, is very rewarding.”


bmi partnership launches car service


In a further development in its partnership with car hire company Sixt, bmi has launched a new chauffeur-driven car service, myDriver. myDriver is available to book


on most bmi routes. The car service will enable users to be collected directly from the arrivals terminal and driven to the location of their choice in a luxury vehicle and is bookable via Flybmi.com. bmi’s Chief Commercial


Officer, Jochen Schnadt, said: “bmi is focusing on developing a product that offers the complete ‘travel’ package. “Sixt’s philosophy matches


that of bmi with both businesses offering an upscale, pan- European product that is designed to enable customers to enjoy an enhanced and seamless door-to-door service.”


Festival sponsorship doubles return


Sponsorship of The Friends of Buxton International Festival’s 2018 programme of events by Investec Wealth & Investment will bring a double return for the money. The company’s support has


enabled the Friends to create a series of events in 2018. The Friends’ Events Organiser,


Joan Matthews, said: “This sponsorship has not only allowed us to draw up a wonderful programme guaranteed to interest our members, but it will also mean that the Friends can in turn use those events to generate vital financial support for the Festival itself – which is a marvellous return on their investment.”


10 business network March 2018 Enscite helps business flourish


A University of Derby-run project, Enscite, has been praised by Chamber member CoMech. Enscite is a support organisation


for companies in the transport equipment manufacturing supply chain. The joint venture between three partners – the University of Derby, Derby City Council and Aston University – offers a range of expert and holistic support services to help SMEs win and grow business in the aerospace, automotive and rail sectors. CoMech's roots are firmly in the


rail industry but it also provides measurement solutions to the automotive, aerospace and general engineering sectors here in the UK, Europe and Asia. Keith Pallett, Managing Director at CoMech, said: “If you want to


grow your business, you should consult with the experts. With that in mind, I would recommend Enscite as it will push through your glass ceiling if you invest time with them. “Our business had reached that


barrier, time was against us, our plans were in place and, with contracts won, engaging with Enscite provided the facility for both short and long-term development and investment, removing the pressure of time. “Enscite came in to talk to us


and enabled us to look short-term and long-term, examining systems, logistics, finance, equipment and people. Meanwhile, the people in the business could keep on looking after the day-to-day needs and our growth continued.


“By the end of that process, we


had a new additional building, a logistics plan and finance in place. We also had new equipment arriving and we had been invited to new arenas where we could recruit staff and develop relationships with a number of universities. “The return on Enscite


investment resulted in a doubling of staff, an increase of 20% growth year-on-year and a positive contribution into the local economy through increased employment and local investment. “Enscite may be part-funded by


the Government but it is not just about providing cash investment it’s much more than that, it is about providing the links with a vast array of skilled people most SMEs would not have the time to.”


Wheels are in motion for seventh season of sponsorship


Fleet management company Total Motion’s partnership with fellow Chamber member Leicester City Football Club continues to grow as the deal enters its seventh season. Total Motion Vehicle Management, whose fleet management


consultancy supports clients with a combined fleet size of over 460,000 vehicles, is marking seven seasons as partners of former Premier League champions Leicester City. The partnership has now grown to include sponsorship and


social media activation across Leicester City FC channels – connecting Total Motion to more than ten million accounts across the globe. During the Club’s unforgettable 2015/16 season, the


Leicestershire-based fleet provider, the largest privately-owned fleet management and leasing provider in the UK, helped raise funds of over £50,000 for the LCFC Foxes Foundation by giving fans the chance to win a MINI for a year. Simon Hill, Managing Director at Total Motion, said: “Our


partnership with Leicester City has enabled us to further support the community in which we live and work, not only a personal passion of mine, but the ethos by which Total Motion stands for.” Total Motion’s expertise in fleet management spans 30 years.


During this time, it has helped businesses of all sizes reduce fleet running costs, while also benefiting from a raft of operational, financial and environmental benefits.


The team at Enscite


‘The partnership has now grown to include sponsorship and social media activation across Leicester City FC channels’


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