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Anthea Fosti heads up the award-winning Zeus PR, a well-established full-service PR agency serving a nationwide client base, by developing multi-platform, highly cost-effective media and influencer campaigns, closely aligned with the client’s business objectives.  Tell us a little bit about your business… We are…

A computer software engineer who started her career in the same year as IBM launched its first home PC is hoping to inspire more women to join the industry after she was nominated for a major award. Ann Gray, principal software engineer at Pektron, in Alfreton Road, has been named in the shortlist of the Electronics…

Theatrical Derby pupils are treading the boards producing and performing the premiere of a play commissioned for a nationwide festival by the National Theatre Company. Murray Park Community School, in Mickleover, is taking part in Connections, the National Theatre’s annual festival celebrating young people,…

As the Co-Founder of PSA Prime Marine, Su Stirling is dedicated to championing sustainable practices in yacht maintenance. She prioritises eco-friendly products and promotes the principles of reuse, reduce, and recycle in her company’s bespoke services. Su is committed to ensuring a greener, more responsible…

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,…

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…

A long-standing, family-owned Sheffield manufacturing business is set to create a super site following the successful purchase of a new site. Tufcot, which is based on Coleford Road in Darnall, has purchased a neighbouring site on Catley Road. The acquisition will enable the business to separate its manufacturing…

Registration for the 2024 Two Castles Run is now open as the popular event also waves goodbye and says thank you to a legendary figure. The unique annual fundraising run, which is once again sponsored by Leamington Spa solicitors Blythe Liggins and is celebrating 40 successful years, will see participants tackle the…

Christina Darling is the Founder and Co-Owner of multi-award-winning Prime Mix Marketing Ltd which is a strategic marketing agency for business owners in SME to large B2B organisations, in the Technical, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Defence Sectors. She helps them raise their profile through extensive strategic…

One of Chaddesden’s best known businesses is under new ownership after a member of staff bought the firm saving it from closure.  Carpenter Myles Hayhurst, 31, had been working for Castle Blinds, in Nottingham Road, for three years when its owners decided to put it up for sale after running the store for 26 years.…