Industry welcomes UK’s £6bn science strategy
The UK has committed £6bn to support the growth of its science industry in a move welcomed by both the pharma and biotech industries.
CJAM seeks talented PR professional
Leading Colchester-based marketing agency CJAM is on the hunt for a talented PR professional to join our growing team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and at least five years’ experience in PR or journalism.
Charity Commission launches email bulletin for umbrella bodies and capacity-building charities
The Charity Commission has launched an email news bulletin for umbrella bodies and capacity-building charities, called Network News.
ICCA UK and Ireland Chapter re-elects Chair and Deputy Chair
The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) UK and Ireland Chapter has announced that current Chair, Kerrin MacPhie and Deputy Chair Lesley Williams, have been re-elected to the Board.
Charity donations up 270% on Giving Tuesday
Donor websites report huge rise compared with same day last year as UK embraces post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday fundraising drive.
Association elects new chairman
The British Free Range Egg Producers’ Association (BFREPA) has a new chairman, following the election of Myles Thomas to the association’s top position.
British Olympic Association announces results of Athlete’s Commission election
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is pleased to announce the results of its Athletes’ Commission elections after a vote by fellow British athletes.
Pawnbrokers Association launches new UK wide trading standards scheme
Business Secretary Vince Cable MP has approved a new Primary Authority Coordinated Partnership between the National Pawnbroking Association (NPA) and Surrey County Council.
MOVES-Association of British Insurers picks Huw Evans as director general
Nov 18 (Reuters) – The Association of British Insurers said on Tuesday that Huw Evans would succeed Otto Thoresen as director general in February 2015.Evans, who joined the ABI in 2008 and is currently director of policy and deputy director general, takes over from Thoresen who was recently appointed chairman of the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).
CJAM sponsor ‘Buisness Man Of The Year’ Awards
The Managing Director of leading Essex-based marketing agency CJAM is set to decide who will be crowned as Colchester’s ‘Business Man of the Year’. Christine Joyce, herself a winner of two ‘Excellence in Marketing’ awards, is sponsoring the prestigious award category to show support for the achievements of fellow Colchester businesses. She will review the entries, interview the shortlisted candidates and select the lucky winner, presenting him with his award at the Colchester Business Awards Ceremony in December. Joyce will also speak at the event about the qualities demonstrated by this year’s finalists and what it takes to be an entrepreneurial business leader.