Wednesday 18 November 2009
Five aiming to bag Midlands Business Awards glory
Five businesses from the Wolverhampton area are aiming to pull off prizes at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Shaun Philpott of business coaching firm Icon Business Solutions is one of five finalists for the Midlands Networker of the Year award; both Mark Evans of R&D Tax and Grants and Ace Computer Support, are in the last five for the Service Provider of the Year; and BioCote, which manufactures antimicrobial coatings, is a nominee in the Midlands Exporter of the Year award.
In addition, Keepsake Card Craft 2004 of Oldbury will be hoping to repeat its experience as a winner last time out and is again a finalist in the Exporter category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Shaun Philpott of business coaching firm Icon Business Solutions is one of five finalists for the Midlands Networker of the Year award; both Mark Evans of R&D Tax and Grants and Ace Computer Support, are in the last five for the Service Provider of the Year; and BioCote, which manufactures antimicrobial coatings, is a nominee in the Midlands Exporter of the Year award.
In addition, Keepsake Card Craft 2004 of Oldbury will be hoping to repeat its experience as a winner last time out and is again a finalist in the Exporter category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Bill aiming to make it a double at Midlands Business Awards
Stratford-on-Avon businessman Bill Leech is aiming to make his a double at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Altogether now for business accolades
Two Staffordshire-based organisations are in the running for top awards at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Ben Dyer of The Altogether Group, which stages Dragons' Den-style enterprise days in schools and colleges, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category, while Staffordshire University is shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Ben Dyer of The Altogether Group, which stages Dragons' Den-style enterprise days in schools and colleges, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category, while Staffordshire University is shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Firm nurses ambitions of top award
Tamworth-based Sunningdale Nursing Homes is in the running for a top award at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
The firm, which provides high quality personalised care to older people over 60 years of age who require residential or nursing care, has made it through to the final five in the Midlands Service Provider of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
The firm, which provides high quality personalised care to older people over 60 years of age who require residential or nursing care, has made it through to the final five in the Midlands Service Provider of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
University challenging for awards success
Nottingham Trent University is flying the flag for the county in the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
It has been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year category, which recognises the performance of a university or department that promotes entrepreneurship among its business students.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
It has been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year category, which recognises the performance of a university or department that promotes entrepreneurship among its business students.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Eco fashion label aims to be top of the tree
Northampton-based clothing entrepreneur Emmeline Child is aiming to be named the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year.
The driving force behind Emmeline 4 RE is one of five finalists in this category at the Midlands Business Awards. Her firm recycles textiles and makes them into new cutting-edge fashions.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
The driving force behind Emmeline 4 RE is one of five finalists in this category at the Midlands Business Awards. Her firm recycles textiles and makes them into new cutting-edge fashions.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Duo aiming for Midlands Business Awards glory
Solihull business duo John Cave and Steven Timberlake are aiming to be named as top dogs in the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
John, a director of Westhaven Worldwide Logistics, part of the EH Smith building supplies group, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category. This recognises outstanding personal performance demonstrating exceptional business results and long-term financial growth.
Joining him in this category will be Steven Timberlake, founder and MD of Hidden Eden. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Steven is also a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
John, a director of Westhaven Worldwide Logistics, part of the EH Smith building supplies group, has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category. This recognises outstanding personal performance demonstrating exceptional business results and long-term financial growth.
Joining him in this category will be Steven Timberlake, founder and MD of Hidden Eden. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Steven is also a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Hoping to raise a glass to success
Two separate Gloucestershire businesses are hoping to be raising a glass or two to their success after being shortlisted for the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Wendy Wakeman, co-owner of The Gardeners Arms, 16th Century thatched country pub and restaurant in Alderton, near Cheltenham, is among the finalists in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category after transforming the fortunes of the business with her husband, Mike.
Meanwhile, Helen Dowling of Tewkesbury-based Exceptional Thinking has made it to the final five in the Midlands Networker of the Year class. Her business specialises in helping other entrepreneurs to set up and grow their small businesses.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Wendy Wakeman, co-owner of The Gardeners Arms, 16th Century thatched country pub and restaurant in Alderton, near Cheltenham, is among the finalists in the Midlands Business Person of the Year category after transforming the fortunes of the business with her husband, Mike.
Meanwhile, Helen Dowling of Tewkesbury-based Exceptional Thinking has made it to the final five in the Midlands Networker of the Year class. Her business specialises in helping other entrepreneurs to set up and grow their small businesses.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Alan aiming to recreate recipe for success
Worcestershire TV chef and food archaeologist Alan Coxon is aiming to extend his winning run in the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
The Evesham-based chef, voted among the world’s top 10 chefs in a BBC poll, is on the five-strong shortlist in the Midlands Exporter of the Year category and for the overall Midlands Business Person of the Year title.
It follows a string of recent successes, including taking the title for Midlands Innovation of the Year at the 2009 awards for his Historic Vinaigre range.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
The Evesham-based chef, voted among the world’s top 10 chefs in a BBC poll, is on the five-strong shortlist in the Midlands Exporter of the Year category and for the overall Midlands Business Person of the Year title.
It follows a string of recent successes, including taking the title for Midlands Innovation of the Year at the 2009 awards for his Historic Vinaigre range.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Local firms up for the cup at business awards
Leamington and Warwick-based companies are well represented in the finals of next year’s Midlands Business Awards.
Those finalists who have made it to the last round include the bosses of a high tech machinery company, an expanding upmarket garden store, a web development house, a baby safety helmet business, and a building services firm
Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology Ltd is in the final five for the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation services for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Those finalists who have made it to the last round include the bosses of a high tech machinery company, an expanding upmarket garden store, a web development house, a baby safety helmet business, and a building services firm
Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology Ltd is in the final five for the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation services for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Local firms jockeying for winning line at business awards
Firms from across Coventry and Warwickshire are well positioned to produce their own gold rush in the finals of next year’s Midlands Business Awards.
Simon Hill, who runs Coventry-based Summit Marketing Solutions, which installs advertising display equipment in shops and offices, is in the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year finals.
Coventry businesswoman Becki Coombe of training company the Learn 2 Group is also a finalist in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category, as is Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Joining him in this category is Kate Vincent, owner of Super Pooch, a dog walking and pet supplies service based in Coventry.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Ivan Vickers, of Coventry-based business development firm Tri-Phase Business Solutions, is shortlisted for the Midlands Networker of the Year prize and Alan Watts’ AW Autotec, which services customers’ cars at their homes or place of work, is up for the Midlands Service Provider prize.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation service for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
Stratford-on-Avon businessman Bill Leech is aiming to make his a double celebration.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
In addition, three business networking groups from the region are among those contesting the Midlands Networking Club of the Year final. They are Synergy 4 Business, Coventry Business over Breakfast Club and Coventry Business Network.
Meanwhile, Coventry University is in the last five of the Enterprising University of the Year category. And to round things off, local MP Geoffrey Robinson will receive an award to mark his contribution to Midlands business.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Simon Hill, who runs Coventry-based Summit Marketing Solutions, which installs advertising display equipment in shops and offices, is in the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category and the Young Entrepreneur of the Year finals.
Coventry businesswoman Becki Coombe of training company the Learn 2 Group is also a finalist in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year category, as is Brian Castellino of Machine Vision Technology. The Leamington Spa-based company provides systems that allow microscopic measurements to be made of production processes, including things such as colour analysis of products.
Steven Timberlake of Hidden Eden is a nominee in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category. The 24-year-old has built the gardening store concept with two shops in Leamington and Solihull, with a significant online presence. Joining him in this category is Kate Vincent, owner of Super Pooch, a dog walking and pet supplies service based in Coventry.
Both Brian and Steven are also finalists in the crème de la crème Midlands Business Person of the Year section.
Ivan Vickers, of Coventry-based business development firm Tri-Phase Business Solutions, is shortlisted for the Midlands Networker of the Year prize and Alan Watts’ AW Autotec, which services customers’ cars at their homes or place of work, is up for the Midlands Service Provider prize.
Four separate companies from the Leamington area are in line for the Midlands Innovation of the Year award. Light Media, run by MD Tony Probert and his team in Kenilworth Street, specialises in growing customers’ web presence and in e-learning applications; Babynobumps, run by Susan Port, supplies protective soft helmets that cushion babies from falls as they learn to sit up, crawl and walk.
Alumet Systems Ltd of Southam, which has expanded from a fabrication and installation service for aluminium windows and curtain walling to a 100-plus employee design, manufacture, installation and maintenance company, is also in the running, as is Machine Vision Technology Ltd, based at Blackdown Mill on Kenilworth Road.
Stratford-on-Avon businessman Bill Leech is aiming to make his a double celebration.
His firm, The Henley Business Group, is a specialist business broker helping firms’ owners to sell their manufacturing, distribution or service business and these firms typically have annual sales from £350,000 to £7.5 million. It also helps owners looking to sell part of their business to new equity partners.
Bill has won his way through to the final five in the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year section and the Networker of the Year.
In addition, three business networking groups from the region are among those contesting the Midlands Networking Club of the Year final. They are Synergy 4 Business, Coventry Business over Breakfast Club and Coventry Business Network.
Meanwhile, Coventry University is in the last five of the Enterprising University of the Year category. And to round things off, local MP Geoffrey Robinson will receive an award to mark his contribution to Midlands business.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
Businesses on board for awards success
A number of Birmingham-based businesses and organisations are in the running for top awards at the 2010 Midlands Business Awards.
Both Aston University and the University of Birmingham have been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section, while Mel Kang, the driving force behind Birmingham bus company AMPM Travel, which runs services between Birmingham and Solihull, is in the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The 20-strong Computerworld Business Solutions, which provides outsourced IT support for a range of businesses, is in the running for the Midlands Service Provider of the Year award.
Indestructible Paint, which supplies aerospace coatings internationally, has been nominated for the Midlands Exporter of the Year title, while business networking group My M-Link is competing with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry – and three others – for the title of Midlands Networking Club of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
Both Aston University and the University of Birmingham have been shortlisted in the Enterprising University of the Year section, while Mel Kang, the driving force behind Birmingham bus company AMPM Travel, which runs services between Birmingham and Solihull, is in the final five in the Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year category.
The 20-strong Computerworld Business Solutions, which provides outsourced IT support for a range of businesses, is in the running for the Midlands Service Provider of the Year award.
Indestructible Paint, which supplies aerospace coatings internationally, has been nominated for the Midlands Exporter of the Year title, while business networking group My M-Link is competing with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry – and three others – for the title of Midlands Networking Club of the Year.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the awards, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist in each category will be asked to present their case in person.
High Tech Firm Aims to be pride of the Midlands
Derby-based IT solutions company PXtech is aiming to carry off two more accolades. The firm, based at Pride Park, has been shortlisted in two categories of next year’s Midlands Business Awards.
The firm, which supplies IT support, development and training particularly for the retail sector, is in the running for both the Midlands Exporter of the Year and the Midlands Innovation of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
ENDS
The firm, which supplies IT support, development and training particularly for the retail sector, is in the running for both the Midlands Exporter of the Year and the Midlands Innovation of the Year category.
The awards are now in their fourth year and have grown annually. They culminate in a gala dinner and ceremony to be held on Friday 29January 2010 at the NEC Hilton Metropole Hotel. This year’s guest of honour will be Jerry Blackett, chief executive of Birmingham and Solihull Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Harj Sandher, MD of organisers UK Special Events, the company behind the event, said: “Feedback from the judges indicates that the awards are growing in popularity and in quality. That makes their job much harder and some of the debates on the finalists have been very intense.
“We keep saying that the range of talent in the Midlands is huge and the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and kicking and it has never been more true. Our winners to date have found the whole experience extremely positive.”
An independent panel of judges will evaluate all the entries and the five businesses that make the final shortlist will be asked to present their case in person.
ENDS
Monday 9 November 2009
Finalist's photos on site
We have just uploaded pictures of the finalists from the pre-view event on the 29th October. You can see them by clicking here: https://www.theimagefile.com/?skin=1768&Action=_VC&id=41609250&ppwd=ts2603vr
As Simon Cowell says "maybe the winners are shown in the pictures..."
As Simon Cowell says "maybe the winners are shown in the pictures..."
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