Businesses and regional bodies in South Yorkshire say improved connectivity will drive productivity growth across much of the UK and help to close the gap between the best and worst performing regions, according to a new study published today by HS2 Ltd.
Commenting on the publication of the rail strategy by the Department for Transport, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: -The prospect of increasing capacity by re-opening some railway routes will be cheered by business communities across the UK, and help to crowd in local housing and economic developments.
Free wi-fi is on its way to the Outdoor City.
Sabine Raabe linked up with the Wosskow Brown Foundation when she attended the first Sheffield Connect Business Conference and won their raffle prize of a limited edition signed print by renowned local artist Joe Scarborough.
Award-winning firms hlw Keeble Hawson and fds Director Services have represented Sheffield-based HeatLink which designs and manufactures heating solutions in its sale to a plumbing and heating specialist.
Does your business like the idea of friendly competition and fantastic teambuilding to help families facing the toughest of times? The Master Cutler's Challenge is inviting companies and community groups to take up the fundraising gauntlet for Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice in 2017/18.
Sheffield Hallam University's packaging design team, Design Futures, are celebrating after winning a distinguished national title.
UTC Sheffield engineering students are celebrating after winning three medals in a prestigious skills competition that attracted entries from across the UK.
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