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Creativesheffield vows move won't hit service levels
South Yorkshire businesses have been told to expect the “same standard and quality of service” from Creativesheffield. The city development company is to retain its external-facing brand for business growth and private sector engagement but a reduction in funding means it will transfer some functions into the 'place' portfolio of the city council.
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Deals
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Clyde leaves AIM ahead of Schenck deal
Clyde Process Solutions (CPS) has cancelled trading on the AIM market as part of its £35m buyout by Schenck Process. The Doncaster business provides services such as pneumatic conveying and air filtration.
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South Yorks team backs vets deal
HSBC in South Yorkshire has provided funding support for a buyout at a veterinary clinic. Willem Schaper and Giles Bramwell completed the buyout having worked at the Bakewell Veterinary Clinic for six and four years respectively.
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BVCA calls for ‘venture czar’
The BVCA has called on the government to appoint a ‘venture czar’ to champion the venture capital industry and encourage private sector investment in the next generation of UK companies.
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Property
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Yorkshire developments lead to 'robust' Morgan Sindall performance
Developments in Yorkshire helped boost the results of property and construction developer Morgan Sindall, the business has said. They include a £71m schools project in Hull, Muse Development's role in the £300m regeneration of Doncaster and Lovell's £5.6m housing development project in Bradford.
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Wilson Field expands into Manchester
Sheffield-based insolvency specialist Wilson Field has opened an office in Manchester. The business has moved into the North West city's Spinningfields district after reporting "consistent growth and financial success".
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Ladyzone exits Sheffield
Women-only gym chain Ladyzone has relocated its head office from Sheffield to Altrincham and opened a new gym in the town. The company has taken 2,208 sq ft of space on a five-year lease.
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Business
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Doncaster business starts up
Two Doncaster entrepreneurs have set up a customer service business called Challenger Customer Care. Richard Hutchinson and Ben Wilkinson, who have experience in the surveying and contracting industry, have started the venture.
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'Fear of failure propelled me' - ex-Sheffield United boss
A fear of failure and learning from others has helped drive Kevin McCabe to the top of his profession. The former Sheffield United chairman shared his thoughts on his success as part of a discussion held at Sheffield Hallam University, where he previously trained to be a surveyor.
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Lloyd appointed Magnomatics chairman
Sheffield-based technology business Magnomatics has appointed Michael Lloyd as its chairman with immediate effect. Lloyd was previously the president of Rolls-Royce's gas turbine operations.
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