'Think 3e' crowned most enterprising place in region more Think 3e, based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, has won the East Midlands Enterprising Britain final, after going head to head with five other finalists from across the region in the 2010 Enterprising Britain Competition. Think 3e is a social enterprise providing innovative recycling solutions for organisations such as The Sun newspaper, B&Q, Superdrug, Sony, Nissan and the John Lewis Partnership. They will now enter the national round and compete with 11 other regions. 100,000 East Midlands businesses benefit from Business Link support more In the last year, the regional Business Link service enabled over 100,000 businesses and entrepreneurs to receive the help they needed to start, survive and grow, according to figures released from the East Midlands Development Agency (emda).* Independent report praises emda’s strong performance more An independent report by the National Audit Office into the performance of Regional Development Agencies (RDAs), has found that East Midlands Development Agency (emda), was one of the best performing RDAs in England, demonstrating a strong performance in all of the areas against which it was assessed. Business surplus benefits those in need more A free online scheme set up to help businesses pass on surplus goods such as end of line products and clearance stock to charity, is appealing to Chamber of Commerce members to help meet an increase in demand for goods.

Corby’s Pool is awarded for being a facility for all more Just a year after opening, Corby East Midlands International Pool has been awarded with the exclusive ‘Inclusive Fitness Initiative’ (IFI) Award which recognises fitness facilities for being accessible to people with disabilities. Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life more West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has approved plans that will breathe new life into an historic former factory. NHS Northamptonshire remains top performing Primary Care Trust more John Parkes, Chief Executive of NHS Northamptonshire, has welcomed the results of the World Class Commissioning report, 'I am delighted by the substantial progress that we have made across a wide range of competencies, from prioritising investment, engaging with patients and the public to collaborating with clinicians to inform our commissioning decisions. We are recognised as being a progressive, forward-thinking organisation and an early adopter of best practices across the NHS. Official launch for 2012 more Northamptonshire’s 2012 Strategy is set to be officially launched

Other News Stories

Application for Towcester’s Moat Lane Development Recieved by WNDC

An outline planning application has been submitted to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation for the regeneration of the Moat Lane and Northampton Road area in Towcester. The application is due to be considered by WNDC’s Towcester Planning Committee by this autumn.

Corby’s ‘Ironstone Memories’ are recorded for all to remember

Opencast mining of iron ore took place in Corby for 100 years before coming to an end in 1980 and becoming a distant memory of the Borough’s past. Now this part of Corby’s history can live on forever as a DVD set, entitled ‘Ironstone Memories’, is being passed over to Corby Borough Council on Tuesday 13th July.

Former Northampton factory gets new lease of life

West Northamptonshire Development Corporation has approved plans that will breathe new life into an historic former factory.

Market Place Shortlisted For National Planning Award

Following on from its success at the Local Government News (LGN) Street Design awards last month, and recognition at regional planning level last year for its regeneration excellence; Kettering Market Place has been shortlisted for a Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Planning Award.

Matt Munro To Spread The Appeal Of North Northamptonshire

North Northants Development Company has launched a viral film to encourage more people to discover the benefits of living and working in North Northamptonshire and its principal towns of Corby, Kettering, Rushden and Wellingborough.

Microsoft selects Mirus IT Solutions as a small business specialist champion

Mirus IT Solutions are excited to have been selected as one of only four Small Business Specialist Champions by Microsoft. This is in recognition of the work that Mirus IT has done with small and medium size businesses and the relationship that we have built with Microsoft during this period.

Moat Lane regeneration moves into next phase

On 30 June an outline planning application was submitted to West Northamptonshire Development Corporation for the regeneration of the Moat Lane and Northampton Road area in Towcester.

More new affordable homes for the district

The number of new affordable homes in East Northamptonshire is on the increase, with last year one of the best ever, thanks to the partnership between the council and local house builders and housing associations.

New plans to boost area's economy

The growth agenda and imposed housing targets in Northamptonshire have been scrapped and new ways of boosting local businesses and managing infrastructure and planning are needed for the area – that was the clear message today from leader of Northamptonshire County Council Cllr Jim Harker.

Pontoons will really float the boat at marina development

Northampton’s new marina is starting to look ship-shape as the floating pontoons, which will be used by people to moor their boats, are installed. Already most of the 100 pontoons, which are being assembled in the construction site compound and moved to the marina before being floated into position using a small boat, have been fixed in place. It is expected that the last one will be installed by 23 July. The pontoons form a network of walkways across the marina. These will be used by boaters to secure their craft and gain access to the bank once the new facility is open.

Redevelopment signals bright future for estate

A pioneering £4.5million purpose-built office and manufacturing headquarters will officially open in Daventry on July 22.

East Midlands businesses export their way out of the recession

A recent evaluation of activities delivered by UK Trade & Investment over the last three years has revealed that for every pound invested a cumulative return of £44 is anticipated.

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