Business Commercial Expert Ltd completes £500,000 finance deal Commercial finance broker Commercial Expert has completed a £500k financing deal for a new-build buy-to-let portfolio after a period of patience and diligence. The investment in new-build apartments proved challenging because of construction delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and also legal issues over cladding requirements on the new apartment By The Editor • 2 min read
Business TAAP partners with Panintelligence to deliver no-code, low-code business intelligence TAAP, the digitisation specialist for B2B SME’s and global enterprises, is extending its platform to include data visualisation and business intelligence (BI) by partnering with data analytics and BI specialist, Panintelligence. Deployed across almost every industry vertical and sector, including logistics, finance, compliance, healthcare, retail, and oil and gas By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Heald shortlisted at Insider Made in Yorkshire Awards 2021 Heald Ltd, the Yorkshire based manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems which protect some of the world’s most high profile buildings from vehicle attacks, has been shortlisted for the Export Award at this year's Insider Made in Yorkshire Awards. From their HQ in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, Heald By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD launches search for most talented business leaders The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched its annual search for the most talented business leaders in Yorkshire and the North East. Nominations and entries are now being sought for its prestigious Director of the Year Awards which recognise the region’s top directors from the business, public and third By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sainsbury's Trinity walk Tenth Birthday City of Wakefield Mayor, Councillor Charles Keith, called into Sainsbury's Trinity Walk to wish many Happy Returns to the stores colleagues as they celebrated the shop's tenth anniversary. The Mayor wished everyone happy birthday before cutting a special cake to mark the tenth year of the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business PHMG arrives in Leeds World-leading audio branding agency PHMG is investing in its growth – opening a brand new office in Leeds. Following in the footsteps of Channel Four, they’re bringing their creative, inspiring product to the North’s most vibrant, up-and-coming city. The new satellite office will be located right on the waterfront By The Editor • 1 min read
Business IoD awards Fellowship to Yorkshire lawyer Jonathan Oxley Corporate lawyer Jonathan Oxley has been awarded Fellowship of the IoD – one of the highest accolades granted by the directors’ organisation. He is a former regional chair of the IoD for Yorkshire and the Humber and continues to represent the IoD in the region on devolution and the Northern Powerhouse. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pest control specialist acquires California based manufacturer of humane bird deterrents Knaresborough-headquartered specialist Pelsis Group has acquired a California-based leading manufacturer of humane bird deterrents as part of its international growth strategy. Bird-B-Gone has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Knaresborough headquartered company, with all its employees, customers and suppliers transferring to Pelsis Group. Founded in 1992 by Bruce and Julie By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Luxury furniture and lighting retailer announces acquisition of landmark Park Hill building Sheffield-based luxury furniture and lighting retailer, Nest, has announced the acquisition of a second site, in a move which will see the team establish a dedicated design destination within the city’s iconic Park Hill development. Purchasing the Scottish Queen, a landmark building at the heart of Phase one of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Green light for new affordable homes in Keighley Plans to build a new homes development, consisting of 41 affordable houses, in the Long Lee area, between Keighley and Bingley, have been approved by planning officials at Bradford Council. The scheme will be developed by Urban Developments (York) Ltd, which is part of York based Urban Group, in partnership By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Newly appointed investment manager begins new innings Alternative lending provider Finance For Enterprise has expanded its talented team of loan experts after appointing experienced banker Paul Howell to its investment manager team. In his new role, Paul will be responsible for helping SME businesses to access the vital funding needed to develop their business plans, many of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Mailing house confirms partnership with racing driver Daniel Lloyd Yorkshire-based direct mail and digital print specialist Propack will be a major personal and team sponsor for Daniel Lloyd’s 2021 Kwik-Fit British Touring Car Championship campaign with front-running outfit, Power Maxed Racing. Propack has been a valued supporter of the Huddersfield-based racer throughout his competitive racing career with the By The Editor • 2 min read
