Mar
2009
Articles from 23rd Mar 2009
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Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi's guitar puts Bentley dealers on top of Trade Up table
Mar 23 2009 | Other UK business news
Competition in Birmingham’s top business trade-a-thon got turned up to 11 last week – with the arrival of Brummie heavy metal legend Tony Iommi. Read
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Employers are squandering skills, says the Work Foundation
Mar 23 2009 | Other UK business news
A research group has launched a savage attack on the UK’s employers today, claiming workers’ skills and talents were being “squandered” even as firms battle through the current recession. Read
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IoD chairman points to 'serious failings' in board decisions
Mar 23 2009 | Other UK business news
A Midlands business leader has warned of “serious failings” in some companies’ decision-making and operational methods. Read
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Local Action Groups urged to act to exploit rural cash boost
Mar 23 2009 | Other UK business news
West Midland Local Action Groups – organisations representing public and private partners in rural areas – are being urged to share best practice and pool skills in order to make the most of a share of a £3.9billion rural boost between now and 2013. Read
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Award winner Gary to judge Birmingham Young Professional of the Year
Mar 23 2009 | Other UK business news
The first ever winner of the Birmingham Young Professional of the Year title has agreed to judge the winner of this year’s competition. Read
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Record number of visitors for NIA and LG Arena
Mar 23 2009 | Other UK business news
Sell-out concerts by stars such as Coldplay, Oasis and Kings of Leon has lead to record numbers of visitors at some of Birmingham’s top venues, new figures revealed. Read
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Saudi delegation sees how Birmingham tackles waste management
Mar 23 2009 | Other UK business news
A delegation of industry leaders from Saudi Arabia visited Birmingham to see how the city tackles waste management. Read
