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Inaugural Ambassador’s Gala Dinner raises almost £12,000 for hospice charity
17 October 2019, 12:38Attendees at the first ever North Lincolnshire Ambassador’s charity gala dinner helped raised almost £12,000 for Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
The event, organised by the North Lincolnshire Ambassador Programme, was designed to bring together business leaders to celebrate their collective successes and to raise money for the charity – which is the Mayor of North Lincolnshire Cllr Jonathan Evison’s Charity of the Year.
The LEP Board is Looking for New Leaders
17 October 2019, 11:41Could you share your business experience and expertise and help to shape the future of the Greater Lincolnshire economy?
The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership is looking for experts and leaders as it fills vacancies on its Board of Directors and creates a new Energy Council to promote energy transformation in Greater Lincolnshire.
The vacancies on the Board of Directors would suit dynamic and experienced business leaders who live or work in Greater Lincolnshire, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing, energy, defence or finance.
Council grant helps North Lincolnshire business grow
10 October 2019, 15:32ID card and badge supplier, Infocus ID have relocated to a new premises thanks to a £64,424 grant through North Lincolnshire Council’s LEADER programme.
Infocus had been operating from their previous base on Midland Road in Scunthorpe for around five years and needed extra space to expand the business. This LEADER grant has helped them refurbish and move into a vacant unit in Broughton, just outside Scunthorpe.
Funding available to help North Lincolnshire businesses grow
27 September 2019, 12:34Businesses in North Lincolnshire can apply for a share of the £8m Growing the Humber funding to further develop their businesses.
Charity Gala to raise money for Lindsey Lodge Hospice
27 September 2019, 12:33An exclusive Las Vegas casino-themed charity gala dinner is taking place at Forest Pines Resort on 10 October 2019 to raise money for the Mayor of North Lincolnshire’s chosen charity, Lindsey Lodge Hospice.
Scunthorpe University Centre welcomes first students
27 September 2019, 12:32Phase 1 of the University Campus North Lincolnshire is now complete, with the new cohort of students enrolled and ready to start their studies.
Business feature: ICT for Growth
27 September 2019, 12:32Resolution Television, based in Scunthorpe has recently received a £5,000 grant from the ICT for Growth scheme at the #GrowMySME programme. This ERDF programme is managed by Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) for businesses across the Humber.
More than half a million pounds to be invested in Scunthorpe town centre
27 September 2019, 12:31To support the regeneration of Scunthorpe town centre, £260,000 funding has been secured from the Government via the Humber High Street Challenge Fund, which will be match funded.
Scunthorpe-based manufacturing business expands
27 September 2019, 12:30A Scunthorpe manufacturer of garage doors and roller shutters is moving premises and expanding their businesses thanks to a £400,000 grant from Humber Growth Hub.
New apprentices start at Scunthorpe furniture maker Lebus
26 September 2019, 15:26Eleven new apprentices have started training for their Intermediate Apprenticeship level 2 in modern upholstery at Scunthorpe-based Lebus Upholstery.
One of the largest furniture manufacturers in the UK, Lebus had 48 local young people apply for the apprenticeship opportunities when they launched the new positions in June this year.