Wednesday, 19 June 2013

Business news from around the county

Booths is applauded for ethical approach

t109b17e.jpgds A RETAILER with stores in Ulverston and Windermere has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2013 Responsible Business awards.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Penrith business growth crisis 'can be an opportunity'

ruttmw A plan to build business success in Penrith was outlined by the town's Chamber of Trade President Richard Utting at its annual dinner and Stars of Business Awards. (1 comment)

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Wigton's top apprentices meet Vince Cable at Westminster

Innovia Cable photo High-flying apprentices have been called “an inspiration” as they were given the red carpet treatment at Westminster.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Deadline for free training courses in Carlisle

Time is running out for teenagers seeking to take advantage of free training courses being offered in Carlisle.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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£7m construction skills centre opening in west Cumbria

Lakes College skills centre photo A new chapter in the regeneration of west Cumbria begins tomorrow with the official opening of a £7 million skills centre near Workington.

Last updated 19 June 2013
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Pit your company against Cumbria’s finest

EM CN Group Business Awards 2013 logo CUMBRIAN companies still have more than a month to enter the county’s most prestigious business contest.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Fixed fees - the modern way

Martin Oates LAWYERS used to charge by page of writing, which is why legal documents used to be so long.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow man’s mission is to give customers a great time

50049393B001.jpgds ROB Rollings, 57, is the business owner of The Custom House in Barrow, which comprises a restaurant, the LazerZone and children’s soft play area.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Fighting for broadband

AA0410321 LAST week’s news that the £70m roll-out of superfast broadband across Cumbria is to help Ulverston and Furness first will boost business confidence.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Take the stress out of change

Phil Collier Change, while often necessary, is frequently stressful. But more stressful than change is fear of the unknown.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Ulverston hairdresser is cut above

50049440B000 ULVERSTON hair-dresser Philip Pollard is no stranger to quality – having worked for Vidal Sassoon in Man-chester for many years.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Barrow team reveals how firms are helping boost pupils’ skills

S09960B THE successful collaborative work between Furness schools, colleges and businesses has been recognised in Westminster.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Pupils in driving seat at Furness College open day

50049571B011 THE grand opening of the £43m Furness College featured interactive activities for all age groups.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Be wary of Pig campaign idea

50030290B001 RECYCLING human food by feeding it to pigs at first sounds like a pretty sensible idea, but anyone in this area who remembers foot-and-mouth will be worried by the idea being put forward by some campaigners.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Meaty types hold prices at Ulverston Auction Mart

S09954B A PLEASING entry of quality lambs and well fed hoggs were keenly sought after at Ulverston Auction Mart, with prices remaining firm for meaty types.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Tenders invited for social housing work in Cumbria

Businesses specialising in repair, maintenance and refurbishment are being invited to tender for work with social housing providers in Cumbria.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Action plan call to attract Cumbria young farmers

ACTION must be taken to get more young people in Cumbria into farming, a local MP has warned.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Ulverston brewery job was fantastic introduction to marketing

50024976B000.jpgds SARAH Simpson is marketing co-ordinator at Forge Europa, a leading LED light manufacturer based in Ulverston.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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Positive attitude is key to success

S09860B EVERY week in the Evening Mail, business mentor and Cumbrian networker at Ulverston Business Centre, Archie Workman, profiles job seekers he is working with in the hope local employers will offer them employment. Today he profiles MICHELLE RAWLINSON

Last updated 18 June 2013
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BAE Systems Barrow shipyard worker competes in international welding competition

S09799B.jpgds A SHIPYARD worker is to represent the United Kingdom in an international welding competition.

Last updated 18 June 2013
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