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Ann Powell is currently the Centre Manager of Smart Works Birmingham, a charity which supports women into employment by offering a free two-hour session, providing clients with an Interview Outfit and Coaching session. A strong believer in equality for all, in all areas of life, she is passionate about helping women…

A senior receptionist at a popular Ashby de la Zouch vet practice is celebrating a decade of looking after patients and clients. Diane Bird first stepped through the doors of Linnaeus-owned Woodward Veterinary Practice in March 2014 and hasn’t looked back since. It’s the team spirit at Woodward which particularly…

Three members of staff at a popular Eastbourne veterinary practice have taken on two charity challenges to raise money for a cause that is close to their hearts. Registered veterinary nurse Menna Field from Linnaeus-owned St Anne’s Veterinary Group has just successfully completed the Big Winter Roam for Cats…

Victoria Brown is a Story Coach. She empowers and inspires business leaders to share their personal stories in the workplace to help create a deeper connection with colleagues, peers and network. She believes EVERYONE has an interesting story to share, they just need to find it. Tell us a little bit about your…

By Anthony Kyriacou, CEO & Founder of krispyhouse. In 2024, renting a flat or house in the UK can be a fraught experience. The market is tight, supply is limited, and demand is growing. Demand for rental accommodation has surged to 33% higher than the recorded five-year average. The market will also have to reckon…

Sharon McFarlane is Co-Owner of Game Changing Media which helps drive fan engagement and digital growth for sports clubs.  With a passion for sports, and all things marketing – using the world of sports to create campaigns that can resonate with a global audience is the perfect job for her! Tell us a little bit…

There’s a saying, “What’s good for you is hard to sell.” That’s also the opinion of Joel Jelen, founder of The Ubiquity Collective and a new Chamber member who runs a multi-sector pr & marketing agency. Joel is also a workplace wellbeing advocate and recently launched a pilot series of…

As the Spring Equinox approaches, Liverpool’s famous party venue, 24 Kitchen Street, will launch a unique event that aims to redefine the clubbing experience. “Movers n Soul Shakers,” scheduled for tomorrow (Sunday, March 24th), invites revelers to an evening of conscious partying, featuring…

Young Derbyshire sea cadets have been given a welcome boost to help with training after a generous donation from a Midlands rail maintenance firm. The Chesterfield Sea Cadets, also known as the Training Ship Danae, has been presented with a £750 cheque from Moira-based MTMS, which will be used to help with its…

The owner of a leading city IT firm is gearing up for a busy year of fundraising for local charities that includes a family fun run and an epic bike ride to Skegness. Lee Jepson, founder of L.E.A.D. IT Services and a former Noel-Baker Academy pupil, will cycle the 100 miles from Derby to the Derbyshire Children’s…