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22 February 2012

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22 February, 2012

HOTELS

Doubletree Hilton puts Lincoln on the conferencing map


Lincoln’s first premier upscale hotel, which is also one of the newest DoubleTree by Hilton hotels to open in the UK, is helping to put the city on the map as a meetings and conference destination.


SHOPPING
New salon is cream of the crop

Businesswoman Mandy Marshall has invested in new premises and given seven experienced city hairdressers the chance to go for a “restyle.”


EDUCATION
Lincolnshire marks National Apprenticeship Week

As part of this year’s National Apprenticeship Week, fifty young people from across Lincolnshire were given the opportunity to gain hands-on construction experience.


HOMES
Bourne schoolchildren name new Larkfleet development

Larkfleet Homes has named its new housing development in Bourne ‘Abbeyfields’ – with the help of pupils from Bourne Abbey Academy.


Business
IoD East Midlands Director of the Year Awards

The search is on for the region’s top business leaders and entrepreneurs as the Institute of Directors (IoD) invites nominations for its East Midlands Director of the Year Awards


Business
Business leaders meet with Government minister

The early successes of the Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership have been shared with a member of the Government during a visit to Lincoln.


COMMUNICATION
Rural areas ignored in superfast broadband rollout

Homes and businesses in Lincolnshire’s countryside are still being ignored by telecommunications companies.


BUSINESS
"Must attend" digital conference returns in 2012

LincUpLive, the East Midlands’ most talked about digital conference, is returning to Lincoln on 24th February with a line up of world-class speakers from IBM, Orange and Marie Curie Cancer Care.


business development
Taking the county's business temperature

Lincolnshire businesses are helping to assess the economic outlook for the region by taking part in a survey run by chartered accountants Duncan & Toplis and the Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce.


Business award
Waldeck receives Proactive Promoter award from ProHelp

Waldeck has earned an accolade from the East Midlands division of Business in the Community – one of Britain’s top business-led charities, for their contribution to BITC’s local ProHelp scheme.


Training
Training programme helps young people towards employment

A new project has been launched to help young people develop their leadership and employability skills in the tough economic climate.


BUSINESS
Claims conundrum as insurers look to restrict risk

Difficult economic conditions have led to a rise in vacant commercial premises on rural estates in Lincolnshire.


appointment
Waldeck appoints new managing director

As part of its strategy to continue the company’s strong growth and further improve its market position, Waldeck Engineering has appointed Fraser Mercer as its new managing director.


BUSINESS
Economic growth theme for business show

Lincolnshire’s future economic growth will be the theme of the Lincolnshire Property and Business Investment Show on Wednesday 28th March at the Lincolnshire Events Centre.


Economy
North Lincolnshire's economy set to prosper

Local businesses have heard how the business economy would benefit from the Government’s plans to change its business rates system - as it consulted on its budget plans.


FARM AND COUNTRY LINK
Support for Lincolnshire farmers from NFU experts

Farmers in Lincolnshire have welcomed the creation of a panel of agricultural experts which has been formed by the National Farmers’ Union.


RETAIL
Community stores are a runaway success

Strong demand for neighbourhood centre shop units is bucking the general trend in retail lettings.


BUSINESS
Apprentice manages India trade mission for Luxus

Alex Clarke, a senior graduate apprentice with Lincolnshire recycler Luxus, has been tasked with managing the company’s presence at the British Plastics Federation’s trade mission to India next month.


Business news
The Plough business hub in Gainsborough

Small businesses now have an excellent opportunity to trade from contemporary offices in the heart of Gainsborough town centre.


appointment
New face at Banks, Long and Co.

Sally Peach has been appointed senior management surveyor at Lincoln chartered surveyors Banks Long and Co.


local business
'Lincolnshire farmers vital for UK economic regeneration'

The food sector will play a major part in the economic regeneration of the UK, and Lincolnshire is set to play a major part in that, according to Sales and Marketing Director at QV Foods and Fresh Approach Simon Martin.


Recruitment
Jobs Fair offers 150 jobs around Mablethorpe

A recruitment drive is underway in Mablethorpe to help match people looking for jobs with potential employers.


Business
Government needs to show Humber Bridge plan is 'realistic'

A business leader has called on the Government to be “transparent” over its financial plan to tackle the Humber Bridge debt.


agriculture
Lord Taylor named President of Lincolnshire Agricultural Society

The head of one of the UK’s leading horticultural companies has been named as the new President of the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society.


awards
Awards honour dedicated colleagues

Staff from Lincolnshire Co-operative have been recognised for their commitment to their work with awards for customer service and training.


BUSINESS
Rising optimism in Sleaford and North Kesteven

A rising number of businesses are choosing to locate to business parks in Sleaford and other sites in North Kesteven.

22 February, 2012

BUSINESS

Networking event to offer "fantastic" opportunity

More than seventy key commercial property agents and developers in Lincolnshire are to attend a networking event at Lincoln’s newest hotel.

22 February, 2012

BUSINESS

Waldeck to attend Foodex

An award-winning firm of consulting engineers based in Lincolnshire will be exhibiting at one of the UK’s biggest shows for food processing, packaging and logistics in March.

22 February, 2012

BUSINESS

Accountancy business goes from strength to strength

A Scunthorpe businessman is proving that there’s life after redundancy after signing up his 25th client in just eighteen months of launching his new accountancy venture.

21 February, 2012

Recruitment

Job prospects brighter for young people

Job prospects for young people are brighter thanks to West Lindsey District Council’s ‘good recruitment’ practices.

21 February, 2012

Employment opportunities

Find your feet at the Engine Shed

Lincoln’s Engine Shed will be the stage for an event showcasing the wealth of opportunities open to graduates and students.

21 February, 2012

commercial property

Lincoln start-ups get potential future premises

A partnership between Taylor Lindsey and North Kesteven District Council has presented an exciting opportunity for start-ups, those looking for their first business address or to expand.

20 February, 2012

Enterprise

An opportunity for local enterprising businesses

A WorldHost Customer Service Taster session for East Coast companies and organisations is being held on Friday 9th March at the Embassy Theatre in Skegness.

15 February, 2012

BUSINESS

Teal Park gears up for more business

Lincoln’s Teal Park, the new home of Seimens, is now attracting the attention of other potential business occupiers as major building and highways construction work progress rapidly.

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