In conjunction with The Business Library (in the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library at The Forum), the Chamber is pleased to bring you the headlines from the EDP Wednesday Business Supplement.
Main Newspaper
Developers want to press ahead (p17)
By the end of 2010, backers are to progress four projects at the Rackheath Eco-town which will eventually see more than 4,000 new eco-friendly homes. A working party consisting of Broadland councillors who represent Old Catton, Sprowston, Rackheath and Thorpe (the “growth triangle”) are to advise on what they would like to see.
Bar is closed as Riverside trade takes a battering (p22)
The closure more than two years ago of Lava/Ignite nightclub and Hollywood Bowl bowling alley has impacted on trade in the area and is blamed for the closure of Norwegian Club Bar. General Manager of TCG Acquisitions who also own nearby Squares, says the closure is temporary due to not being busy. He hopes it will pick up upon reopening later in the year when Lava/Ignite and Hollywood Bowl reopen.
Business Supplement
Engineers plot course for a speedy recovery (p2)
Gavin Seward, owner of Catfield-based Brimbelow Engineering has said that the company which supplies luxury yacht builder, Oyster Yachts, is looking to recover some of the ground lost in 2009. Part of their strategy has been to take on marketing and a website for the first time.
Sport training firm in hunt for coaches (p3)
As it extends its network across the country, Norfolk-based Premier Sport, is looking to recruit hundreds of new coaches. The franchise has seen rapid growth since it was established a decade ago, offering professional sports training to more than 100,000 school children each week in after-school clubs UK wide. They hope to add 200 more coaches as a result of interviews now taking place.
High demand expected for road warning sign (p4)
Dereham-based traffic safety company, Westcotec, has worked with North Walsham-based engineering company, Ladbroke, resulting in a new electronic road sign which will unexpectedly warn speeding drivers. The small and discreet sign when inactive will become very bright when activated. Installation cost is significantly lowered by the sign being powered from electrics within the street light.
Foster looks for export opportunities (p5)
King’s Lynn-based manufacturing company, Foster Refrigeration is looking to explore new export markets following it’s parent company’s acquisition of a Dutch company, Gamko. Foster will work closely with its new sister company to develop export orders.
Goodbye sick note, here’s my fit note… (pp6/7)
From 1st April traditional sick notes are to be replaced by a ‘fit note’. ‘Fit notes’ are aimed at tackling the problem of the increasing number of employees on long-term sickness or incapacity benefits. If an employee is off for more than 7 days (incl weekends and bank holidays), the GP will be able to say if the patient is able to recommence work, but be on light duties or reduced hours. For instance an employee with a broken leg may be offered admin work or work from home.
New staff will lead to growth for Oilennium (p9)
Loddon-based Oilennium which offers online, onsite and classroom courses to offshore energy industry companies is taking on up to10 extra staff in 2010 following a 40% growth in trade.
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