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Mentoring for entrepreneurs
The Youth Enterprise and Employability Academy is offering a new business mentoring service for entrepreneurs under 25 who intend to start or grow a business. The charity, which supports
schools and youth centres across Nottinghamshire, has seen first-hand the impact the pandemic has had on young people, stemming from the cancellation of exams and reduction of job prospects. It hopes the mentoring
service will ignite new ideas and help equip young people with the knowledge to start their own business. Academy chair Kurtis-Jay
Castle said: “We need to create a supportive environment to promote young people’s abilities and aid them in achieving their entrepreneurial ambition. We also support those who are about to start their journey into the world of work by ensuring they are prepared for the challenges that come their way.”
Hundreds attend digital conference
The team at Anicca Digital is toasting the success of its Leicester Digital Live conference, which was attended by more than 600 people. The one-day event featured
international guest speakers and software suppliers, alongside Anicca’s own programme “Ask Anicca” – which consisted of 10 sessions on digital marketing channels and techniques. Anicca Digital is a digital
marketing agency based in Leicester, which specialises in driving leads and sales through integrated multi-channel campaigns. Founder and managing director
Ann Stanley said: “Despite being virtual, there was a great buzz around Leicester Digital Live and our registrations were up by more than 150% since 2019. “I was also able to share
preliminary results from our 2021 marketing survey, which enables businesses to benchmark their marketing activity.”
12 business network April 2021
Adrenalin World will be the centrepiece of the Gateway at PEAK scheme's first phase
Adventure resort is one step closer to completion
A £100m adventure resort planned for the Peak District has taken a step forward after the developer signed agreements with several new partners. Milligan has appointed Chamber patron RDS Global,
a technology specialist, alongside architect Stanton Williams, operations consultant DN Consultancy and landscape architect Gillespies to work on its planned Gateway at PEAK scheme.
‘The Gateway is going to be an exciting destination for all types of visitors’
The site, due to open this autumn, will be built on the 300-acre Birchall Estate in Chesterfield, which will feature an Adrenalin World indoor adventure park in its first phase including zip lines, climbing walls, adventure golf, ninja courses, caving, trampolining and go-karting. There will also be an outdoor activity lake, amphitheatre, cycle trails, up to 2,000 hotel rooms and 250 lodges. Further phases will be added in the coming years, with other leisure, education and entertainment facilities planned. Melanie Taylor, director of leasing and commerce at Milligan, said: “The Gateway is going to be an exciting
destination for all types of visitors, each looking for something different from their visit to the Peaks.” In July 2020, Milligan formed a working group of
local stakeholders on the Gateway at PEAK scheme, which will be the UK's first fully-serviced national park gateway. RDS Global has been appointed as the technology
partner for the development. The Derby-based company is set to plan and manage the project’s integrated IT platform by deploying its management information system, BlackBox, to create a smart and sustainable technological infrastructure. RDS Global CEO Andy Flinn said: “When we were
introduced to the vision of Peak Resort, we immediately got a sense of how special this project was going to be. It is driven by innovation and sustainability, from its core to its most outer layers, and that is something that really excites us at RDS Global. To be appointed as technology partner for the Gateway at PEAK project is an honour and we’re thoroughly looking forward to the journey.” Melanie added: “We’re confident that by having our
partners RDS Global, Stanton Williams, David Norris and Gillespies around the table, we’ll push boundaries and deliver ground-breaking and creative ideas that surprise and delight visitors.”
Employees take ownership of firm
Pennine Healthcare, the Derby-based medical devices company, has been taken into employee ownership in a move that safeguards its UK manufacturing operation. The outgoing shareholders, led by chief executive Luke Fryer, chair Liz
Fothergill CBE and technical director David Shaw, worked alongside advisers Dains Accountants and Geldards Solicitors to create the Pennine Employee Ownership Trust. The trust will run the business for the current and future benefit of its employees, in a change that is consistent with the long-held values of the company. Luke said: “The benefits of employee ownership fit perfectly with the
future of Pennine. We are delighted with the outcome for everyone involved.” Geldards partner Debra Martin added: “Dains and Geldards have
independently completed six employee ownership transactions in the past month, which confirms the level of activity in the market for this type of transaction. Through early engagement, more businesses can consider employee ownership as an alternative to management buyout or trade sale.”
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