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Afon Technology employee takes on marathon challenge in aid of Romford hospice
Afon Technology employee takes on marathon challenge in aid of Romford hospice

The office manager of a forward-thinking Welsh tech firm is preparing to take on one of the world’s most famous running challenges in aid of an Essex hospice that cared for her father. Monmouthshire-based Afon Technology, developers of the world’s first non-invasive, real-time and continuous blood glucose sensor,…

Spotlight On – Hannah Cross, Marketing Manager at CHEC
Spotlight On – Hannah Cross, Marketing Manager at CHEC

Hannah Cross, an experienced Marketing Manager at CHEC. CHEC specialises in community ophthalmology and gastroenterology services in collaboration with the NHS. With a decade of experience across manufacturing, technology, and healthcare, Hannah is passionate about leveraging the full marketing mix to drive meaningful…

STEAMhouse partners with Arup to foster innovation with the launch of its high-tech digital labs
STEAMhouse partners with Arup to foster innovation with the launch of its high-tech digital labs

Birmingham City University’s (BCU) STEAMhouse – the innovation centre at the heart of Birmingham’s STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths) network and community – has launched its latest offering, the STEAMhouse Digital Labs. Created in partnership with global engineering consultancy…

Spotlight On – Sophie Poduval-Morrell, Future Faces Manager at Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Spotlight On – Sophie Poduval-Morrell, Future Faces Manager at Greater Birmingham Chamber of…

Sophie Poduval-Morrell, Future Faces Manager at Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, leads young professionals, from finance and legal to creative arts and hospitality. Future Faces is region’s largest network for young professionals. Sophie fosters innovation and diversity, actively shaping Birmingham’s…

Roundpeg helps to Bridge the Gap with new outdoor building to support the mental health of young people
Roundpeg helps to Bridge the Gap with new outdoor building to support the mental health of young…

Young people struggling with their mental health have been given their own garden getaway thanks to a Midlands-based outdoor building business. Roundpeg Outdoor Buildings has donated one of their buildings to Bridge the Gap Child Mental Health C.I.C. after wanting to provide a safe place for young people to get the…

Spotlight On – Henrietta Brealey, CEO of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Spotlight On – Henrietta Brealey, CEO of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce

Henrietta Brealey is CEO of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, a not-for-profit that’s here to unleash the potential of the region’s businesses. She is passionate about all things Greater Birmingham business and the power of mentoring and collaborating for success. Tell us a little bit about your…

Partnership hopes to bring greater awareness of cancer services to LGBTQ+ communities
Partnership hopes to bring greater awareness of cancer services to LGBTQ+ communities

The Arcadian, Birmingham and Macmillan Cancer Support are joining forces for this year’s Pride event to raise funds and vital awareness of the services available to the LGBTQ+ communities in the city. Around 4,930 people in Birmingham are diagnosed with cancer on average each year and often, those in the LGBTQ+…

West Yorkshire distributor celebrates award for making classrooms healthier
West Yorkshire distributor celebrates award for making classrooms healthier

A West Yorkshire based distributor and stockholder of high-performance decorative panels is celebrating after a scientific surface solution it offers was nationally recognised for making the indoor air quality of UK classrooms safer and healthier. Performance Panels Limited, based in Halifax, supplies and distributes…

Online health testing company moves onto the high street
Online health testing company moves onto the high street

An online retailer which is one of the country’s biggest suppliers of self-administered health tests is making the move into bricks and mortar across the UK believing a high street resurgence is underway. Healthy Stuff Group, which has doubled in size over the last year, has opened a second high street store so it…

Spotlight On – Louise Santaana, Owner and Managing Director at Board Assist Ltd
Spotlight On – Louise Santaana, Owner and Managing Director at Board Assist Ltd

Louise has extensive leadership and financial services experience. She supports businesses and leaders to become more successful through strategic planning, coaching and strong leadership. She currently runs Board Assist Ltd, a consultancy business and holds NED positions and is a trustee for a charity. Tell us a…