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Minister champions LEP’s achievements


The achievements of the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (SSLEP) in bringing jobs and growth to the area have been showcased at the organisation’s annual conference. More than 200 representatives from local


businesses and organisations attended the conference at Uttoxeter Racecourse to hear a keynote address from Small Business Minister Kelly Tolhurst. The Minister praised the work of the LEP


and told the conference that the Government was committed to boosting economic growth across the whole of the country. She said: “As the Stoke-on-Trent and


Staffordshire LEP’s ministerial growth champion, it is a great pleasure to speak at the annual conference and open the new Park Hall Business Village. “Through our modern industrial strategy we


are investing in the skills, industries and infrastructure of the future and LEPs have an essential role in ensuring this translates to more jobs and growth at a local level. “In SSLEP this has included support for


projects such as improving the Stafford Western Access Route and developing the UK’s first low-carbon heat network system.”


Dragon’s Den star to fire up attendees at business expo


BBC Dragon’s Den star and entrepreneur Rachel Elnaugh, has been named as keynote speaker at the Let’s Do Business expo at Uttoxeter Racecourse. Elnaugh (pictured) was


the founder of gift company Red Letter Days, which later went into administration. She later founded digital publishing and marketing platform, SourceTV, and wrote a book about her experiences in business. Let’s Do Business is Staffordshire’s largest


business exhibition, and is being held on 27 June. It is being jointly organised by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC). The event is free to attend for delegates and


attracts more than 100 exhibitors. Chris Plant, divisional director of Burton and


Chase Chambers of Commerce, said: “There is no shortage of enterprise in Staffordshire but there can be a shortage of shouting about it, so full marks to everyone who is planning to exhibit or attend our exhibition.”


‘An important opportunity to hear the latest thinking from a government minister’


LEP chairman David Frost said: “The


conference has also been an important opportunity to hear the latest thinking from a government minister on business issues, and to promote the work our LEP is doing to drive innovation, skills and economic growth across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, working with a wide range of businesses and partner organisations.” The LEP’s conference highlighted some of


Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire’s successes in project delivery, jobs and growth, which has included opening up key employment sites for development and major investment in skills and training. The LEP has already beaten its 2011 target of creating 50,000 new jobs by 2021. Mr Frost said: “Recent achievements include


the completion of major infrastructure works opening up sites including Four Ashes, South Staffordshire, and Branston Locks, Burton- upon-Trent, for business use, plus an award- winning scheme protecting Rugeley town centre from flooding and paving the way for new jobs and homes.”


Press conference: Nigel Clough faces the media


Snowdon sunrise: Some of the climbers during last year’s event


Night time challenge


for Snowdon climbers This July a group of dedicated fundraisers will take on the challenge of climbing Mount Snowdon throughout the night, to raise money for children and young people with life-limiting conditions. For the third year The Donna Louise’s


‘Snowdon at Night’ challenge will see a team set off from base camp at midnight, climbing to the summit in complete darkness, with only their head torches to light the way. The group will set off just before midnight on


27 July, aiming to reach the summit in time to watch the sunrise. Challenge event manager Zoë Gregory said:


“This is our third Snowdon at Night challenge. Last year 64 people took part in the trek, it was a fantastic night and between them our climbers raised almost £20,000, which is just brilliant. “Having done the challenge myself I know that


it’s tough-going, as it’s so dark, but it’s such a thrill when you reach the summit. “While this is a tough challenge, it’s nothing


compared to the ongoing battles faced by the families who rely on The Donna Louise.”


Press day scores with youngsters


More than 20 school pupils from six different secondary schools have grilled Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough and club captain Jake Buxton at a special press conference. The pupils joined the local media at the club’s


annual Junior Press Day, where they were able to ask their own questions. The Pingle Academy, Paget High School, De


Ferrers Academy, Paulet High School, William Allitt and Landau Forte Academy QEMS were all represented. Junior Press Day gives young people who are


interested in a career in the media a chance to see how press conferences work at a League One football club, and gives them an opportunity to test their skills. The pupils also enjoyed a tour of the ground, a


presentation on the history of the club and took part in a sports journalism workshop. Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough said:


“We always enjoy welcoming the students to the football club and once again they asked some great questions. I hope they enjoyed their visit and picked up some useful tips.”


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