http://www.hullbusinessforum.com The latest updates from the ONE Hull Business Forum. en-gb 2012 ONE Hull Business Forum Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:24:14 +0000 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:24:14 +0000 120 http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/downloads/inside_track/Previous editions of our e-newsletter.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:41:28 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/downloads/inside_track/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/humbers_green_energy_manufacturing_boom_gathers_pa/The Humber's growing renewable energy manufacturing and engineering sector is to come under scrutiny at a major regional event.Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/humbers_green_energy_manufacturing_boom_gathers_pa/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/humber_lep_welcomes_extra_growing_places_fund_allo/The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has welcomed the announcement in yesterday's Budget that it will receive an extra £2.8m from the Government's Growing Places Fund.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/humber_lep_welcomes_extra_growing_places_fund_allo/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/top_5_tips_for_spring_cleaning_your_business_by_ho/As the economic climate continues to worsen, businesses are looking to how they can survive the tough year ahead. Here, Holiday Inn Hull Marina General Manager, Sarah Whitfield, shares her top tips on spring cleaning your business in 2012:Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/top_5_tips_for_spring_cleaning_your_business_by_ho/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/csr_activity_questionnaire/The Business Forum is working to establish what CSR activities its Members are already participating in.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/csr_activity_questionnaire/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hull_city_council_wins_award_for_public_sector_par/Hull City Council was recognised for its outstanding work in partnerships across the city by winning the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) award for public sector partnerships.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hull_city_council_wins_award_for_public_sector_par/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/locog_and_hull_city_council_confirm_the_streets_th/The Hull streets that will feel pounding of torchbearers feet and see the glow of the London 2012 Olympic Flame have been announced alongside the naming of the region's torchbearers by LOCOG.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/locog_and_hull_city_council_confirm_the_streets_th/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/council_approves_new_housing_strategy/Hull's five-year housing strategy, a framework to improve Hull's housing and neighbourhoods, has been approved by full council.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/council_approves_new_housing_strategy/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hundreds_attend_finance_yorkshire_roadshows/More than 600 business leaders from across Yorkshire and the Humber attended a number of roadshows on the issue of finance for business.Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hundreds_attend_finance_yorkshire_roadshows/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/online_sellers_offered_chance_to_settle_tax_bills/People trading on the internet who haven't paid all the tax they owe have been offered the opportunity to come forward and pay up under an HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) campaign.Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/online_sellers_offered_chance_to_settle_tax_bills/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/free_energy_efficiency_seminar_in_hull/Humberside companies are invited to attend a free Continuing Professional/Personal Development (CPD) seminar aimed at highlighting how to reduce operating costs and improve overall energy efficiency. The event, hosted by EMSc (UK) Ltd, manufacturer of theWed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/free_energy_efficiency_seminar_in_hull/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/energy_skills_boss_issues_challenge_to_uk_industry/UK industry needs to pick up the challenge of providing the right kinds of green energy skills, or lose the opportunity of a lifetime, according to Tim Balcon, chief executive of Energy & Utility Skills.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/energy_skills_boss_issues_challenge_to_uk_industry/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/struggling_businesses_face_fatigue_in_2012__report/Management teams of underperforming businesses are in danger of suffering "restructuring fatigue" this year, according to new research.Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/struggling_businesses_face_fatigue_in_2012__report/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/tidal_power_to_shine_light_on_iconic_visitor_attra/Powerful Humber tides are to light up one of the world's most spectacular aquariums.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/tidal_power_to_shine_light_on_iconic_visitor_attra/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/businesspeople_invited_to_join_humber_lep_forum/Businesspeople from across the Humber are being invited to join the new Humber LEP Forum. The LEP Forum was launched on Friday by the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP, at a breakfast event attended by 250 people.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/businesspeople_invited_to_join_humber_lep_forum/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/chief_secretary_announces_extra_tax_breaks_for_off/The Rt. Hon. Danny Alexander MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, was the guest speaker at the launch of the new Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) Forum held in Willerby, Hull, last Friday.Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/chief_secretary_announces_extra_tax_breaks_for_off/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/invitation_to_hull_green_vision_summit_26th_march/The Green City Group of the City Leadership Board and Hull Business Forum would like to invite you to participate in the first Hull Green Vision Summit.Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/invitation_to_hull_green_vision_summit_26th_march/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hull_haulage_firm_a_r_lunn_to_cut_115_jobs/A R Lunn's fleet of 102 articulated trucks was based on a 7.5-acre site near the ferry terminal An East Yorkshire haulage firm has gone into administration, with the loss of more than 100 jobs.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hull_haulage_firm_a_r_lunn_to_cut_115_jobs/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/beverley_has_fastest_broadband_internet_in_britain/Beverley boasts the fastest broadband internet speeds in the country, according to a recent report.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/beverley_has_fastest_broadband_internet_in_britain/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/trade_mission_to_turkey/The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their trade mission to Turkey from 14th – 18th May, 2012. The mission will visit Istanbul and Izmir and will include as part of the official programme networking events and B2B meetings with memWed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/trade_mission_to_turkey/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/court_cut_and_thrust_attracts_williamsons_crime_re/A new lawyer at Williamsons Solicitors is fulfilling a lifelong dream of working in defence advocacy.Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/court_cut_and_thrust_attracts_williamsons_crime_re/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/clear_your_diary_for_a_busy_week/The team coordinating this year's Business Week have received an unprecedented 40 statements of intent from organisations wishing to hold an event at the annual festival of business, which takes place across the Humber area in June.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/clear_your_diary_for_a_busy_week/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/agreement_to_create_new_openings_for_specialist_en/Flood Control International (FCI) and Point Engineering have signed a landmark collaboration agreement. The two companies will develop and supply approved flood prevention doors and gates to the construction and utility sectors as a result of their partneTue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/agreement_to_create_new_openings_for_specialist_en/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/businesses_urged_to_act_quickly_as_deadline_approa/Businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire are being offered the chance to benefit from a funding programme which delivers bottom-line benefits by providing high-class training from as little as £70.Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/businesses_urged_to_act_quickly_as_deadline_approa/ http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hull_progresses_its_promise_to_service_personnel/Hull is taking a further step forward to honour its commitment to serving and veteran personnel from the Armed Services and Merchant Navy, Reservists and their families, outlined in the city's Armed Forces and Veterans Charter, which was signed in OctoberMon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000http://www.hullbusinessforum.com/news/2012/03/hull_progresses_its_promise_to_service_personnel/