Business

Picture shows Laura Rees, right, and Lewis McMullin, left, of FW Capital with owners of Wilson55 Auctioneers Sharon, centre left, and Stephen Sparrow, Nantwich, Cheshire, 9th Feb, 2024. (Picture Jon Super)

Nantwich art and antiques auction house receives funding boost

Nantwich art and antiques auction house Wilson55 has received an investment boost which has helped to expand its workforce.

Wilson55 has used funding from NPIF – FW Capital Debt Finance, which is managed by FW Capital and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to support their growth ambitions and create two new positions.

February 23, 2024
Reaseheath College and Alstom hail apprenticeship scheme

Reaseheath College and Alstom hail apprenticeship scheme

Reaseheath College in Nantwich and Alstom have celebrated a successful apprenticeship programme during National Apprenticeship Week.

Senior managers from leading rail engineering firm Alstom joined training providers at Reaseheath to mark the success of the company’s apprenticeship programme.

February 21, 2024
Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

Free business masterclasses with South Cheshire Chamber

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has launched a series of masterclasses designed to help new businesses get off the ground and support others in their growth.

The Business Masterclasses, at Wychwood Park Hotel near Crewe, are free to all local businesses looking to develop skills and become more successful in 2024 and beyond.

February 19, 2024
Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

Karate instructor from Nantwich kick-starts self-defence business

A Nantwich karate instructor is combining her passion for martial arts with running her own self-defence business.

Now Clare Challinor is planning to offer classes to students at Staffordshire University, where she is taking a Masters in Entrepreneurship.

February 18, 2024
New Government-funded lorry driver training launches in Nantwich

New Government-funded lorry driver training launches in Nantwich

A driver training specialist has won a multi-million pound Government contract to deliver training in Nantwich for potential lorry drivers across the Midlands and North West.

The two-year contract means Dulson Training will be offering free HGV and ADR training for individuals or 90% subsidised training for SME employers looking to upskill their staff.

February 11, 2024
Nantwich care firm boss launches second ‘business for good’

Nantwich care firm boss launches second ‘business for good’

Nantwich care firm owner Ben Selby has launched a new wellbeing enterprise for South Cheshire.

Ben, who runs Right at Home homecare South Cheshire, has set up “Rise” to support wellbeing through adapted sports sessions.

February 8, 2024
Two South Cheshire motoring firms hail apprenticeship schemes

Two South Cheshire motoring firms hail apprenticeship schemes

Two South Cheshire organisations have hailed their apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week.

Bentley Motors car makers in Crewe and Swansway Group motor dealers recruit a number of new apprentices each year.

February 8, 2024
Nantwich firm Fabulosa recruit two new managers

Nantwich firm Fabulosa recruit two new managers

Nantwich-based fragrance-led brand Fabulosa has made two new appointments to its senior management team.

Charles Du Pré joins as head of marketing, bringing over 20 years of expertise in the marketing and communications sector

February 8, 2024
Nantwich food maker Bakkavor launches apprenticeship scheme

Nantwich food maker Bakkavor launches apprenticeship scheme

Crewe and Nantwich food producer Bakkavor has launched its award-winning apprenticeship programme in 2024.

The application process is open and seven successful candidates will start their career journey with Bakkavor in September 2024 at its two sites in Aston, Nantwich and Crewe.

February 6, 2024
Hibberts in Nantwich appoints new head of commercial and corporate law

Hibberts in Nantwich appoints new head of commercial and corporate law

Hibberts LLP Solicitors in Nantwich has appointed Mark Tromans as new Head of Commercial and Corporate Law.

Mark started in the role in January and will lead the team who deal with commercial contracts, company law, commercial terms and conditions, acquisitions, mergers and disposals.

February 1, 2024
Nantwich bodybuilder hails Mornflake backing for regional contest

Nantwich bodybuilder hails Mornflake backing for regional contest

South Cheshire employer Mornflake has thrown its weight behind a prestigious bodybuilder competition – where a Nantwich champion will be judging winners.

The National Amateur Bodybuilding Association (NABBA) regional contest takes place in the Prince of Wales Hotel ballroom in Southport in May.

January 31, 2024
Boughey Distribution appoint new commercial director

Boughey Distribution appoint new commercial director

Nantwich firm Boughey Distribution has appointed a new commercial director to support the company’s growth.

Emma Fitzsimons joins from contract manufacturer of beauty and personal care products, Fareva, where she held the role of Vice President of Sales UK

January 30, 2024
Boss of Nantwich firm to tackle Arctic Trek for charity

Boss of Nantwich firm to tackle Arctic Trek for charity

The boss of a Nantwich finance company aims to tackled a trek across part of the Arctic in aid of a children’s charity.

Phil Gray, Watts Commercial Finance managing director, is taking on the challenge for Joshua Tree Children’s Cancer Charity.

January 30, 2024