Business news from around the county
New owners for vegetarian cafe in Keswick
One of Cumbria’s foremost vegetarian eating places has changed hands.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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West Cumbria factory investments safeguard jobs - and create more
Six jobs are being created and a further 56 protected thanks to £1.7 million of investment in businesses in Workington and Maryport.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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£260,000 boost for community projects in Eden
Eden District Council is urging community groups to apply for funding from its new grant scheme, the ‘Eden Community Fund’, which has £260,000 available for projects and events that will benefit Eden communities.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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McBride revenue drops due to poor customer demand
Household and personal care product manufacturer McBride has seen sales drop due to weak consumer demand.
Last updated 10 May 2013
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Boost for H&H Reeds printing company
Printing firm H&H Reeds is hoping to win more work in the public sector after achieving ‘exor’ accreditation.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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New business units open on former car park at Gretna
A £700,000 development of business units at Gretna has been formally opened.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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The Apprentice left a bitter taste for Cumbrian brewer
Owner of Hardknott Brewery and beer expert Dave Bailey has given In-Cumbria his opinion on the latest episode of the BBC’s Apprentice show, where this week candidates produced and sold new flavoured beers.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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In-Cumbria insights
Every week In-Cumbria gets inside the county's biggest business brains. This week Richard Walters, CEO of communications firm Commendium, reveals some of his ambitions, his best business advice, and his ideal Saturday night!
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Principal appointed at University Technical College
A principal has been appointed to run Cumbria’s first-ever university technology college.
Last updated 9 May 2013
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Things move fast at Glaxo in Ulverston
IT’S not every day you go to work and race around Silverstone at more than 100mph.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Wigton to be ‘smart-grid market town’
Wigton will be launched as a national ‘smart-grid market town’ this week – aiming to address fuel poverty and give energy consumers more say.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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The Queen's speech: Business highlights
In-Cumbria brings you the Queen's Speech in full, highlighting areas in which the government is pledging to help British businesses.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Hotels join forces to promote Lake District walking holidays
Three independent Lake District hotels have joined forces under a common brand to market walking holidays on the internet and through social media.
Last updated 8 May 2013
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Cumbria Day: Here to stay?
Businesses in Cumbria are meeting to discuss staging another ‘Cumbria Day’ to celebrate all that’s good about the county.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Talks on subs project
GOVERNMENT and influential national organisations know initiatives to stimulate growth now under way in Furness through trade unions, The Keep Our Future Afloat Campaign, Furness Enterprise Furness-based companies and Furness Abbey Fellowship are leading the way.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Profitability is being squeezed
IT’S hardly news that last year was terrible for all sectors of farming with profitability undoubtedly facing a battering.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Recruitment is key to success
AS Turnstone HR has branched out into the world of recruitment, and with a number of current recruitment projects on the go, I thought it timely to look at the practical process of searching for the right employee.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Injured in an accident? Beware of insurance firms
Q I WAS knocked off my bicycle when a car emerged from a junction. ADo not accept. It may seem to be the easy option but think carefully before you accept any offer. Insurance companies often use unqualified staff to handle claims and they usually undervalue claims.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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‘Don’t let people tell you that you can’t succeed’ - Barrow businesswoman
LOUISE Pennington, 36, runs Cinders Clothing Agency in Buccleuch Street, Barrow, with business partner Kate Nicholson. The shop specialises in selling secondhand vintage and designer clothes
Last updated 7 May 2013
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Young Cumbria engineers win windfarm trip
FIVE students talent spotted as potential engineers of the future have won a prize which is a first for school pupils.
Last updated 7 May 2013
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