BUSINESS REPORT
HOTEL ISN’T SLEEPING ON RENOVATION PLANS
Kathryn Slack
IGNITE YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH AT EVENT
A popular hotel is hard at work on the final phase of its exciting multi-million pound refurbishment. Holiday Inn Corby/Kettering A43
is a 110-bedroom hotel with seven meeting rooms of various sizes, including seating for up to 350 delegates, theatre style, in its Manor Suite. A couple of years ago the hotel
refurbished its lobby, dining areas, second floor bedrooms and meeting rooms and it is now refurbishing its first floor bedrooms to complete its transformation. Sales manager Janette Weedall
said: “We’re really looking forward to finishing the final stage of our refurbishment over the next few months which will complete our venue’s fresh look throughout. “Our redesign makes us the
perfect venue for conferences and
meetings, as well as weddings, special occasions, afternoon teas, relaxing spa packages and superb dining experiences. “Holiday Inn Corby has
always put guest experience at the forefront of all we do and there should be no disruption to any guests while we complete this final phase.” The hotel is also
rooms for its 3D Health & Fitness Club. The hotel offers complimentary
‘OUR REDESIGN MAKES US
THE PERFECT VENUE FOR
undergoing some decorative work to the conservatory near its main function room where there will be a new outside seating area to simply have a quiet drink or mingle with friends. The hotel is making some smaller enhancements to the changing
car parking, free Wi-Fi and full leisure facilities, including its fully equipped gymnasium and indoor swimming pool. It offers a
CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS’
Sunday carvery on the last day of each month from £9.99. Kids under five eat free and up to 12 are half price. It is offering a Father’s
Day three-course lunch on
21 June at £20 per person with children under 12 half price. There will be a free pint for all dads.
Call: 01536 401020 RENNIE WELCOMED AT FRANKLINS
Franklins Solicitors LLP has welcomed Rennie Chambers as senior solicitor within its Milton Keynes bespoke and commercial property team. Rennie (pictured), who will also work closely alongside the Franklins Bespoke and commercial property team in Northampton, is an experienced commercial property solicitor and has worked in the legal practice since 1999. Rennie is known for his affable and pragmatic approach to matters, notwithstanding any complexities involved; he is able to simplify matters for clients to ensure transactions are dealt with in a timely manner. Rennie specialises in real estate matters, including, but not limited to, landlord and tenant matters; site acquisition and disposal of freehold and leased properties; option agreements; pre-emption agreements; conditional contracts; pension fund real estate matters of all natures; planning negotiation
and objections; and infrastructure, planning and development agreements. Andrea Smith, partner and head of business
services, said: “We’re thrilled Rennie has joined the firm; he brings with him a wealth of experience in all areas concerning real estate and is already an integral and invaluable part of the team. Our bespoke and commercial property teams in Milton Keynes and Northampton continue to exceed expectations and with the addition of Rennie to the team we’re looking
towards further growth in this area.” On joining the firm, Rennie said: “I’m delighted to have joined Franklins, a
progressive and forward-thinking firm, which
will only continue to go from strength to strength with the wide breadth of experience and knowledge I bring.”
Email:
Rennie.Chambers@
franklins-sols.co.uk Call: 01908 660966
Company owners from across the UK will descend on Kettering to take part in an event designed to help them grow their business. Kathryn Slack, of Graydon
Ventures, will host her Ignite 5 event at Wicksteed Park in Kettering on 22 April to give business owners the chance to meet with eight inspirational speakers. The event will focus on ‘Your
Business Health’ and the six key areas of money, branding, people, you, communication and the environment. Kathryn said: “Whether you’re
going through good days or bad – because all businesses have both – how you approach your difficulties will determine how successful your business is. Looking at your business’ health is essential in planning for success. “Our experts are dynamic,
vibrant, collaborative and giving. They share their knowledge and experience to help others grow.” Money will be the focus of Lisa
Sheppard, of Business Gears Management Consultancy, and Paul Bohill of Channel 5’s Can’t Pay, We’ll Take it Away! Branding will be addressed by inspirational speaker and coach Taz Thornton and ‘content queen’ and PR guru Asha Clearwater. Robyn Allen, of Robyn Allen Solutions, and Donna Clark, of Outside In HR, will respectively help delegates to consider their health and how to work better with colleagues. Helen Ponting, of Speak With Influence, will show how to approach difficult business conversations. Finally, John Scotcher, of Pearson Treehouse, will show how businesses can become carbon neutral. Delegates will also get the chance to meet with other business owners.
To book a place on the event visit
www.graydonventures.co.uk/IGNITE APRIL/MAY 2020 inbusiness 21
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