Belper News - Business Feed

Chamber backs speech

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:15:39 GMT

The Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the renewed focus on economic growth in the Queen’s speech at the state opening of Parliament.

TBG takes over Acorn training

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:55:59 GMT

A growing adult and youth learning organisation has strengthened its presence in the East Midlands with the acquisition of a Ripley firm.

Recycling centre can cut landfill tax bills

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:03:43 GMT

A new £3.2 million recycling centre has opened in Somercotes.

Free energy event to help farmers beat spiraling bills

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:26:06 GMT

Rural firms in Derbyshire are being invited along to two free events that can help them combat spiraling diesel, gas and electricity bills.

Couple’s crafty idea for a new business

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:35:21 GMT

A couple have started-up a new business offering people the chance to get involved in some traditional crafts.

Coal mine takes steps to avoid insolvency

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:34:38 GMT

The owner of a Smalley coal mine is understood to be seeking voluntary liquidation after a fire closed its Warwickshire colliery.

Pie-way to heaven as Duffield shop is honoured at awards

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:34:31 GMT

A pie made by a Duffield farm shop has been rated as one of the best in the country at a top awards night.

Totally Locally launches in Belper

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:46:06 GMT

A scheme which aims to get more than £5million spent annually in Belper’s independent stores has been officially launched this week.

Belper chip shop tackles national food scandals

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:11:19 GMT

Owners of a Belper chip shop have spoken of their commitment to ensuring their ingredients are of the highest quality in the wake of the national horse meat scandal.

Heage boss rocketing his way up Rich List

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:43:06 GMT

John Kirkland, chairman of Heage-based construction firm Bowmer and Kirkland Group, has surged up The Sunday Times Rich List, jumping from 308th last year to 203rd.

DERBYSHIRE: Report shows business growth

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:18:21 GMT

A NEW report highlighting the growth of a significant number of small and medium-sized businesses in the East Midlands has been welcomed by Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce.

Reduction in jobless figures is welcomed

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:52:54 GMT

Business chiefs have welcomed a slight drop in the amount of people claiming jobseekers allowance in Derbyshire.