Leisure Business News - The vital part West Midlands Growth Hubs have to play in ensuring businesses access the supply chain for the largest infrastructure project in Europe was discussed at a virtual webinar. HS2 is due to open between 2028 and 2031 with Phase One connecting the West Midlands and London which is underway and being built, supporting 9,000 jobs nationwide.

Education Business News - A gardening course at Pershore College has seen dramatic growth as a new generation of green fingered enthusiasts seek to expand their skills. The Level 2 Royal Horticultural Society RHS Practical Horticulture course regularly attracts 24 students annually but has this year has seen 50 people sign-up.

Technology Business News - Bridgnorth-based Clickingmad has seen a significant rise over the last 12 months in the number of its projects which have involved building and translating websites for international markets.

Construction Business News - A Midlands developer and contractor is continuing its commitment to supporting the next generation by taking on a trio of young professionals. Deeley Group has welcomed three new members to its team based at George House on Coventry Business Park.

Technology Business News - A leading accountancy firm will be facilitating the development of support networks for SME leaders in Warwickshire after being named as a delivery partner for a national initiative.

Charity Business News - Three regional charities have been awarded a share of a 1 million fund supporting under-18s as a part of the hugely successful Persimmon Homes Building Futures campaign.

Finance Business News - Small businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire have been urged to sign-up for a free new Government-funded programme to grow and develop their organisations for future success. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy BEIS has launched Peer Networks to be run through local Growth Hubs.

Retail Business News - A national online flooring retailer is continuing its rapid expansion by opening a new warehouse and offices. UK Flooring Direct, which has its headquarters in Hinckley, Leicestershire, has moved into an additional 54,000 sq ft unit on Prologis Park in Coventry.

Finance Business News - SME loans company Reparo Finance has appointed a new senior Business Development Manager BDM as it targets growth across the Midlands. Gurinder Mandir joins the commercial lender from Cyldesdale and Yorkshire Bank Group CYBG and will be responsible for growing ReparoFinance s network of introducers in key cities throughout the region.

Education Business News - Supported Learning students in Leamington have risen to the challenge of running their college Bistro in line with Covid-19 restrictions. The students, who all have learning difficulties or disabilities, work in the Bistro at Royal Leamington Spa College as part of their catering course to equip them with employment skills for the hospitality industry.

Property Business News - A specialist automotive business is moving to new premises in Coventry this year after receiving financial support during Covid-19. Finish Line Performance Paintwork, which was established in 2003, currently leases a unit in Kingfield Road, Foleshill, for its car and motorcycle body work repair and paint work.

Marketing Business News - Business events returned to Coventry and Warwickshire for the first time since March but there were no handshakes or business card swaps. The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce held its first in-person business event since lockdown and chose the IXL Events Centre, in Southam, to host the gathering as one of the Chamber s valued Strategic Partners.

Legal Business News - Expert legal teams at FBC Manby Bowdler are celebrating after they were recognised as being among the best in the country in the UK s top independent guide to law firms. The firm s commercial litigation, agriculture and estates, contentious trusts and probate, and family departments were all top tier ranked in the Legal 500 publication.

Marketing Business News - An entrepreneur is helping other businesses to grow after she sees her own business grow five-fold during lockdown. Victoria Prince, who runs independent marketing firm Touchpoints Marketing, nearly saw her business go bust as work dried up due to the current coronavirus pandemic.

Arts Business News - A new exhibition has been launched at a Coventry art gallery as it builds towards UK City of Culture 2021. Thirteen Ways of Looking has been unveiled at The Herbert Art Gallery amp Museum, bringing together 13 artists and curators to create a magical experience for visitors.

Health Business News - digihealthwell is funded through the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent STP digital workstream s Technology Enabled Care Services programme and individual funding bids received from NHSE and HEE sources.

Health Business News - To be shortlisted, entrants must display excellence in residential or nursing care for older people, with a focus on innovation and engagement with service users within a larger organisation.

Property Business News - A landmark building in Coventry city centre has been given to Historic Coventry Trust to help the wider regeneration of the area. The Alan Edward Higgs Charity bought Drapers Bar and Kitchen then Brown s next to the Council House on Earl Street in December 2013 as part of a two-stage plan to restore the neighbouring Grade II Listed Drapers Hall.

Finance Business News - A successful bid for funding of 1million will be used to give a new lease of life to a retail space in Nuneaton town centre. The grant, which potentially could create 75 jobs, has come from the Government s Towns Fund team.

Property Business News - A Derby charity working with local businesses across the region to make a Dementia friendly community has been handed 1,000 donation from a local housebuilder. Oakwood Dementia Friendly Community scooped the funding from Persimmon Homes North Midlands.