Monday 25 January 2010

Midlands Service Provider of the Year: Sunningdale Nursing Homes (Tamworth)http://ping.fm/iJQzX

Midlands Service Provider of the Year: Sunningdale Nursing Homes (Tamworth)


Sunningdale Nursing Home of Tamworth is one of the finalists for the Midlands Service Provider of the Year Award. (http://www.restfulhomes.co.uk/sunningdalenursinghome.aspx )
The Home provides high quality personalised care to older people over 60 years of age who require Residential or Nursing Care. The experienced staff work very hard to create a relaxed, friendly and homely atmosphere at this attractive home. Residents are given the freedom to choose how to spend their time and who with, their lounges and dining areas are very convivial, and the conservatory proves very popular during the summer months. Residents benefit from 24 hour care which meets all their needs whilst keeping them as happy and independent as possible. A varied activities programme helps brightens up the days and is just another part of Sunningdale’s excellent customer service.

We wish Sunningdale all the luck for this nomination. If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at http://www.midlandsbusinessawards.com/
Midlands Networker of the Year: Clive Mason
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Midlands Networker of the Year: Clive Mason


Clive Mason is one of the finalists for the Midlands Networker of the Year Award.

Clive (http://www.linkedin.com/ppl/webprofile?vmi=&id=795688&pvs=pp&authToken=bi8w&authType=name&locale=en_US&trk=ppro_viewmore&lnk=vw_pprofile) is the Regional Director of Leadership Management UK Ltd. They specialise in management development, leadership and sales training for businesses and individuals. Part of Clive’s role is to build relationships, and he has certainly been doing that. He is an active member of Synergy 4 Business Networking Club and recognises the value of building a strong network of contacts.
Clive also specialises in helping people become more effective and productive as Leaders, Managers and as individuals. Focussing on improving real business results, he helps develop existing skills and also the behaviours, habits and attitudes required to achieve goals.

We wish Clive all the luck for this nomination. If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at http://www.midlandsbusinessawards.com/

Wednesday 13 January 2010

Midlands Entrepreneur & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Simon Hill
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Midlands Entrepreneur & Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Simon HIll




Simon Hill is one of the finalists for both Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year and Midlands Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.


Simon (uk.linkedin.com/in/smssimonhill) runs Summit Marketing Solutions in Coventry, whilst simultaneously working towards his MA.
He met Peter Evans from Dragon’s Den last year, who visited Coventry University to meet with Simon and other young entrepreneurs. The Dragon was impressed with the ‘great example of mixing education and business’.

Simon’s business Summit Marketing is an innovative advertising company based in Coventry that provides new and cost effective ways of helping its clients gain more business by using digital media displays. Carefully targeted towards clients’ particular audiences, they offer a range of the displays, available in prominent locations in the high street.


We wish Simon all the luck for this nomination. If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at http://www.midlandsbusinessawards.com/

Wednesday 6 January 2010

Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Emmeline Child
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Midlands Networking Club/Group of the Year: Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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Midlands Innovation of the Year: Alumet Systems
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Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year: Emmeline Child


Emmeline Child of Emmeline 4RE in Northampton has been nominated for the Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year Award.


Emmeline (http://www.emmeline4re.co.uk/ ) graduated from Northampton University and has swiftly risen to success with her recycled textile fashion wear. Now available at Top Shop’s prestigious Oxford Street store, her designs are a breakthrough in the modern environmentally conscious world. Each beautiful garment or accessory is created using recycled materials – including buttons from family and friends and materials from Salvation Army donations. Her success demonstrates both the value of her products and a strong business acumen. She took part in the Knowledge Transfer Partnership for two years which provided her with the skills and confidence to run her creative business.


We wish Emmeline all the luck for this nomination. If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at http://www.midlandsbusinessawards.com/.

Midlands Networking Club/Group of the Year: Birmingham Chamer of Commerce and Industry

BCCI (http://www.birmingham-chamber.com/) offer their members a top-quality range of opportunities for networking and raising their business profiles. Some of the events on offer for members are:
· Chamber networking, held quarterly, attracting about 150 delegates each time
· Chamber Speed Networking – the chance to make 50 new contacts in 60 minutes
· Chamber Spotlight Networking –a two minute opportunity to tell all about your business
· Chamber After Hours Networking, which takes none of your precious office hours
· Breakfast Connections Networking, held quarterly, attracting about 150 delegates
· Chamber Women Who... networking events attracting about 80 businesswomen.
· Chamber President’s Annual Dinner with a top speaker
· Annual Conference & Exhibition

BCCI offers other benefits to members, such as free telephone legal advice, and the opportunity to promote products and services amongst other members and across the business community in Birmingham. The website, event sponsorship and inclusion in publications are just a few of the opportunities bringing results again and again.

We wish the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry all the luck for this nomination. If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.

Midlands Innovation of the Year: Alumet Systems

Alumet Systems Ltd in Southam are among the finalists for the Midlands Innovation of the Year.
Alumet Systems (http://www.alumet.co.uk) are in the forefront of their field, designing, fabricating and installing innovative building façades. Products such as their ABLE Façade System, an attractive, lightweight blast-resistant exterior for at risk buildings, have won them awards and recognition. Every member of staff at the company is dedicated to recognising customer’s needs and going the extra mile to make sure that they find the right solution. Alumet sees innovation as an absolute necessity to create the right bespoke systems and to stay ahead of their competitors.

We wish Alumet Systems all the luck for this nomination. If you'd like to book your table at the Midlands Business Awards on 29th January 2010, please visit the website at www.midlandsbusinessawards.com.