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PerCurra kicks off recruitment drive
PerCurra, the national care at home franchise, has announced the launch of a recruitment drive to attract new franchisees, with a particular focus on its territories across the Midlands. Gill Heppell, PerCurra’s
Founder and Managing Director, said: “Having developed a very successful care at home business, reaching over £1m in turnover within three years, I made the decision to franchise in 2016. We have replicated our model of care delivery which will enable people to launch a viable, profitable business in the provision of care services.” Regardless of previous
Staff at Nottingham Trent University are presented with the Outstanding Leadership Team of the Year award at the Green Gown Awards 2019
Prestigious Green Gown Award presented to NTU
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has received a Green Gown Award for its commitment to sustainability. The university scooped the
Outstanding Leadership Team of the Year accolade at the ceremony, which recognises the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges across the world. It was the first university to
embed the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with a dedicated Green Academy team working to incorporate sustainability across the curriculum. NTU is also ISO14001 certified,
‘I am extremely proud of this Green Gown Award. It is fantastic recognition of the strategic importance NTU places on sustainability’
minimising footprint in carbon, waste, transport, procurement and construction while enhancing biodiversity. Charmaine Morrell, Sustainable
Development Manager at NTU, said: “This award is a reflection of the leadership and teamwork which goes into encouraging NTU staff and students, and wider society, to change behaviour and embed
sustainability into their everyday life.” NTU Vice-Chancellor, Professor
Edward Peck, said: “I am extremely proud of this Green Gown Award. It is fantastic recognition of the strategic importance NTU places on sustainability. It is highlighted in all of our courses, supported by our research and fundamental to our high-performing estate – sustainability is in our DNA.”
Patron reaches awards shortlist
Chamber patron and Derby-based Work Wallet has attended the prestigious London Construction Awards at the Novotel West London. The health and safety technology platform was
shortlisted in two categories; Technological Innovation of the Year and Health and Safety Solution of the Year. Jonathan Gray, Co-Founder and CEO of Work Wallet,
said: “We had a fantastic evening at the London Construction Awards. Being runners up against such well known businesses and to be recognised for the work we have done by an expert panel of judges is really encouraging. “The awards are the biggest in the industry so to be
shortlisted in our first year is a huge achievement for us and one in which I am extremely proud.” To be shortlisted among major players in the
construction industry, the awards are a huge acknowledgement of Work Wallet’s innovation and commitment to health and safety. Adam Civval, Co-Founder and Operations and
Product Director, added: “Work Wallet is now available
Adam and Rachel Civval
across the world and can be translated into different languages. We are a disruptive technology business, we are changing behaviours to make entire businesses and supply chains all over the world safer.”
experience, all PerCurra franchisees will benefit from a six-month tailored training programme which covers marketing, staff recruitment and client acquisition as well as business development support.
Buckles Solicitors reveals brand new website
Buckles Solicitors has launched its new website. Designed to create a user-friendly visitor experience, the site features an up-to-date navigation structure and fresh content. Head of Marketing, Angela
Babb, said: “We’re really enthused about our new website. It will enable new visitors and existing clients to get to the information they need and contact our legal experts as efficiently as possible. We wanted to reflect our human approach to supporting clients in the tone of the content and how it’s presented. We must meet their needs and I think the new site will help us achieve that.”
Chamber patron launches podcast series
Gateley, a legal and professional services group, has launched a series of podcasts to help businesses across the East Midlands. Named ‘Straight Talking
Business Success’, the guide brings together experts in business and law to address the issues most commonly faced by business owners, managers and anyone involved in leading or developing a business. Vikki Whittemore, Group
Marketing Director for Gateley, said: “We’ve designed these podcasts for business owners and people who are looking to grow and develop their business. “The podcasts bring insight
from across Gateley; from legal advice to our team of business psychologists.”
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