BUSINESS REPORT


ICE HOCKEY TEAM REVEALS NEW SPONSOR


Chamber members and MK’s own ice hockey team, Milton Keynes Lightning have announced an exciting collaboration with fellow Chamber members, All In Black, who have taken on a new expanded role as the Official Team Partner and Title Sponsor. As a result of this enhanced partnership, the club are proud to announce the new team name: All In Black Milton Keynes Lightning. Milton Keynes Ice Hockey Club CEO Claire Eason-Bassett said: “All


In Black’s experience is second to none. Over the past season, our first in the NIHL National League, our relationship became stronger and stronger and we’re delighted that we have deepened this, particularly in light of the uncertainty and change in the world around us today. “Together with All In Black we know we have a rock solid


partnership which allows us to share expertise and insight, and work together to give a safe, secure environment. Their approach is critical to the match-night experience – one of the best nights out in the region – though their considerate, professional and courteous interactions with fans.” Aaron Mills, managing director of All In Black is delighted to have deepened and further strengthened the partnership with MKL. He said: “In these difficult times I feel it is important that as a business we support local sports. We have been a sponsor as a family and business across the years with MKL, and we’re delighted to be given the opportunity to be the next title sponsor.”


THE CURVE GROUP APPOINTS NEW COO


The Curve Group, the UK’s largest privately-owned Recruitment and HR outsourcing and consultancy provider, is pleased to announce that Kelly York (pictured) has been appointed as chief operating officer. The appointment marks the next


phase of growth for The Curve Group. It follows the successful completion of a three-year transformation plan which has included the development of the next generation of leaders as well as significant investment in new products, systems and people in


order to deliver ongoing and sustainable growth. Kelly joined The Curve Group in


2011 and has spent the last nine years working closely with the directors and owners to develop and build the business into the industry-leading and award- winning HR and Recruitment outsource provider it is today. Commenting on her


appointment, Kelly said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as chief operating officer. We have achieved so much over the last nine years but have even greater plans for the next period of growth and I am excited to be able to continue to work with our fantastic clients and team to further enhance our business and service offerings.” Jeanette Ramsden, CEO of The


Curve Group, said: “Kelly is an exceptional leader with an incredible passion for supporting businesses with their HR and Recruitment needs. She has already been instrumental in the successful expansion of our services across the entire employee journey and I am personally thrilled to be able to continue to work alongside her.”


Visit: www.thecurvegroup.co.uk 8 inbusinessDECEMBER 2020/JANUARY 2021


‘TOGETHER WITH ALL IN BLACK WE KNOW WE HAVE A ROCK SOLID PARTNERSHIP’


The team have also been thrilled to receive the green light to hold trial events behind closed doors. All In Black MK Lightning will be facing the Swindon Wildcats on 21


November, and the Sheffield Steel Dogs on 28 November, despite the lockdown being in place. The matches will be live-streamed, and tickets are available now.


Visit: www.mk-lightning.co.uk


AWARD WIN FOR NSR MANAGEMENT


NSR Management is celebrating after their MTC QS has been awarded Best Online Construction Estimation & Quotation System at the UK Enterprise Awards. Where there are buildings, there is a need to ensure that they are


kept in the best possible condition. This means that there is the challenge of finding a contractor who can offer value for money. Calculating this is best achieved through a Measured Term Contract. “Measured” because the works are measured against a Schedule of Rates and “Term” because the contract runs for a fixed time, typically three to five years. Since 1984, NSR Management have led the way when it comes to


Measured Term Contracts and the production of bespoke and standard Schedules of Rates. As technology has changed, so too has the way in which this is calculated, which is why the team now offer their very own project management software. It is not easy to work out exactly how much something should or


will cost. The variable nature of repairs and maintenance means that surprises always crop up. For those using an NSR Management schedule, most scenarios are covered, allowing repairs to be accurately priced before they are carried out. This gives the building owner a clear idea of how much a contractor should be charging. With this knowledge at their fingertips, they can save valuable time and energy. MTC QS is one of the company’s most appealing products, acting as


a time saving online estimating and quotation system. It is used throughout the construction industry, housing the team’s impressive Schedule of Rates data. It can be used for pricing building works, refurbishments, extensions, renewal works, highways maintenance and reactive maintenance, with clients able to choose which Schedules are required and configuring the contracts for the adjustments tendered. A warm congratulations to the whole team on their well-deserved


win. Visit: www.nsrm.co.uk


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