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Specialist funding event for manufacturing businesses
A free specialist event aimed at manufacturing businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire considering larger-scale investment plans will be held later this month. Capital Equipment Investment for Manufacturing Sector (Grants & Loans) is being hosted by the Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Made Smarter Programme and will provide options for those looking to fund their next capital projects. The event...
Joinery giant is latest arrival as Allenbys adds to Trade Yard sites
The first tenant has started trading at a new business site that has the potential to create up to 50 jobs, and the company behind the development will soon start work on a second location. Allenby Commercial has three more units available now at the Trade Yard in Barton-upon-Humber, with a fourth coming on the market after completing its festive role supporting a nationwide charity’s Christmas...
Hull College vice-principal awarded OBE in New Year Honours
Lynette Leith, Hull College’s vice-principal for curriculum and skills, has been awarded an Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2025 New Year Honours. The accolade has been awarded in recognition of Lynette’s exceptional contribution to the further education sector and her pivotal role in transforming Hull College into a thriving hub of learning and opportunity. Under Lynette’s leadership...
Healthcare recruitment agency inspired by founder’s son celebrates major growth
A healthcare recruitment agency set up by a woman after her son suffered two catastrophic brain injuries is celebrating outstanding growth. Care Connection Partners was established by managing director Deborah Stock in February 2021. After working in the healthcare arena since her grandmother became ill in 2008, Deborah was inspired to set up her own business after her son, Maxwell, now 18,...
Leading businesses give Ron Dearing UTC students chance to shine
Hull’s employer-led school has once again recorded a clean sweep with every single Year 13 student going on to a positive and exciting destination, paving the way for future success at leading businesses across the region and beyond. A total of 47 of Ron Dearing University Technical College’s (UTC) 143 Year 13 sixth form students secured apprenticeships, including 27 with the school’s employer...