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‘We can pull through the tough times. We have to fight harder’
Published 10 October 2008
ONE of Cumbria’s most prominent business figures has backed the county’s “world class” firms to survive the economic crisis.
City security firm gets Law boost
Published 10 October 2008
A FORMER police crime prevention specialist is one of two new senior appointments at Carlisle guarding firm Northern Security.
Osprey flying high after being shortlisted for top awards
Published 10 October 2008
A CUMBRIAN public relations agency is in the running for two top awards for its work helping to protect the Cumberland sausage.
Top attractions to battle it out for honours
Published 10 October 2008
THREE of Cumbria’s top days out will do battle in the Best Visitor Attraction category at the CN Group Business Awards 2008.
Top businessman joins recruitment firm
Published 3 October 2008
ONE of Cumbria’s best-known businessmen has taken on a new role.
‘In the 22 years that I have been in the business, this is the most difficult I’ve known it. There’s a lack of confidence’
Published 3 October 2008
A CARLISLE car dealership boss has described the current sales market as the most difficult he has ever known.
‘Economy robust enough to cope’
Published 3 October 2008
THE north west economy is robust enough to survive the current economic slump, according to the region’s top civil servant.
£100,000 business start-up package
Published 3 October 2008
CUMBRIA County Council has announced a £100,000 package of funding to help people start their own businesses.
Firms with social awareness battle it out
Published 3 October 2008
A TRIO of socially aware Cumbrian businesses will compete for the Community Involvement category in the CN Group Business Awards 2008.
Financial crisis hits home as jobs axed
Published 3 October 2008
THE credit crunch arrived with devastating effect in Cumbria this week in a black week for jobs.
Cumbrian creative firms thrive as internet speeds up
Published 26 September 2008
THE agency behind a £20 million scheme to provide fast internet connections to Cumbria has hailed it a success.
Being tops in training good for staff – and business
Published 26 September 2008
THREE of Cumbria’s big hitters will battle it out in the Training and Development category of the CN Group Business Awards 2008.
Investing in Cumbria and making the county work for you
Published 26 September 2008
COMPANIES new to Cumbria or keen to make a move can get free advice on how to settle in and grow in size.
Catching some solar power rays
Published 26 September 2008
SOLAR panels are ready to ditch their image as the poor relations of the renewable energy world and help save the planet and turn a profit.
Smashing new look for glass company
Published 26 September 2008
ONE of Cumbria’s best-known family businesses is changing its name to signal the start of a new era.
Plans to move flower business to family’s farm near motorway
Published 19 September 2008
An established floral business may be about to bloom even more brightly on a new site.
Council has to manage assets like a developer
Published 19 September 2008
CARLISLE City Council must act more like a private property developer to maximise income from land and buildings it owns.
Fitness sisters in running for award
Published 19 September 2008
TWO sisters who set up a women-only gym in Carlisle last year are in line for a business award.
Top award for bakery
Published 19 September 2008
THE Village Bakery at Melmerby near Penrith has won The Organic Award at the Baking Industry Awards, run by British Baker magazine held this week in London.
Architect’s eco honour
Published 19 September 2008
A LOCAL architect has scooped a award thanks to an eco-friendly design.
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