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£7,500 boost for hospice as it becomes first beneficiary of Wired for Good campaign
A leading Black Country manufacturer has announced its first nominated charity as part of its Wired for Good campaign. Alloy Wire International (AWI), which employs 30 people at its Narrowboat Way facility in Brierley Hill, is backing the crucial work of Mary Stevens Hospice over the next 12 months. The company has agreed to donate £7,500 to mark its 75th year in business and the money will help...

Sigma Connected announces South African rugby partnership
Business and contact centre outsourcing specialist Sigma Connected has announced it is to be the main title sponsor for Johannesburg-based rugby union side the Lions. The new partnership will begin this weekend with Sigma’s branding appearing on the team shirts for Saturday evening’s match against the British & Irish Lions at Emirates Airline Park in Johannesburg. Sigma, which offers “white...

Spillard Live offers transport sector the opportunity to reduce accidents and improve fleet behaviour
Transport operators across the UK are set to benefit from the introduction of new connected vehicle technology that will reduce accidents and improve fleet behaviour. Spillard Safety Systems is planning to officially launch Spillard Live when it exhibits at ITT Hub tomorrow (June 30) and is setting its sights on doubling the number of users in the sector to more than 20,000 by the end of the...

The cannoli way is up as Sicilian street food specialist finds new premises
A tasty idea to build a business based on a staple of Sicilian cuisine – the cannoli siciliani – has now seen former stockbroker Nigel Wright move into his first set of premises. Ian Parker, joint managing director of commercial property agency John Truslove, worked with Nigel for months during the Covid lockdowns until the time was right for Cafe Cannoli to set up home in Unit 78, Heming...

Worcestershire Public Relations firm You Do Better PR named as finalist in Business Awards
Along with six other businesses across the two counties, You Do Better PR has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards - Micro Business of the Year, Sponsored by Worcestershire Business Central. This award celebrates micro businesses punching above their weight for businesses with 10 staff or fewer. Judges will be looking for...