Horse spa manufacturer helped over hurdle with business support
A move into the equine industry has seen Norfolk firm DC Engineering race ahead, with orders for its high-end equipment doubling since last year, and now it is ready to maximise that potential after receiving support through New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership’s Business Resilience and Recovery Scheme.
Peer networks for SMEs continue for a second year
A peer networks scheme which has already supported more than 160 local businesses and proved hugely popular is to continue into its second year, New Anglia Growth Hub has announced.
Val’s flexible retirement highlights need to support over-50 workers
Val Thacker was 16 when she first walked through the doors of East Coast College in Great Yarmouth to train as a hairdresser. Little did she know that 50 years later she would be planning her retirement from the teaching institution after spending the best part of career working there.
Completed laboratory complex named after leading microbiologist
The £5m Ella May Barnes building, providing state-of-the-art laboratories and workspace at Norwich Research Park, is complete and has been handed to South Norfolk Council.
Plant-based pizza company gets investment top-up
A plant-based pizza company from Norwich has secured £360,000 of investment following a successful Dragon’s Den-style pitch, to help boost its production and expand into new markets.
Small businesses hit by Covid urged to take up free peer mentoring
Social care providers and hospitality companies are being encouraged to take part in a free peer mentoring programme which delivers more than £1,300 worth of support.
Rail taskforce says investment could deliver £9.3bn in economic benefits
A rail taskforce has called on the Government to invest £660m in our region’s network and estimated the economic benefit to the region at £9.3bn.
£2m investment for Norfolk rapid Covid test firm
A Norfolk firm behind a rapid Covid test that can identify infectious patients has secured £2 million of committed investment for 2021. Iceni Diagnostics, based in Norwich, expects results from trials of its innovative rapid lateral flow test for Covid-19 imminently.
Council appoints construction contractor for new Marina Centre in Great Yarmouth
Construction of Great Yarmouth’s exciting new state-of-the-art Marina Centre will soon get underway on the famous Golden Mile, as Great Yarmouth Borough Council appoints Morgan Sindall Construction as the main contractor.
Final approval for Great Yarmouth’s Third River Crossing
The government has today (Wednesday 25 November) approved the vital funding for Norfolk County Council’s application to build and operate a crucial new lifting bridge across the River Yare in Great Yarmouth.