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News: Hundreds of jobseekers setting up businesses in Rotherham
Rotherham is again amongst the top areas in the country for the number of people setting up businesses with the help of a Government scheme.The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) has been behind a wide...
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News: Buy local initiative "Trade Rotherham" launched
A new initiative has been launched that aims to increase business awareness whilst promoting and developing inter-trading between Rotherham businesses.Trade Rotherham has the support of major companies...
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News: Leaders consider next steps for devolution deal
Local authority leaders from across the Sheffield city region (SCR) are scheduled to meet next week to consider how to proceed with its £900m devolution deal.Last month, Sir Nigel Knowles, chair of the...
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News: Exemplar appoints new CFO
Rotherham-based specialist residential healthcare provider, Exemplar Health Care has appointed John Whitehead has been appointed as chief financial officer (CFO) to steer an investment programme under...
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News: Millgate hits £50m mark at 21
Millgate, an IT firm that began life in Rotherham 21 years ago with three staff, is on course for a £50m turnover.Providing IT and communication solutions for businesses across the UK, the firm serves...
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News: Yorkshire Windows sales boom
The new owner of Rotherham-based manufacturer and installer, Yorkshire Windows, is looking for new expert installers to meet demand as sales increase.Since setting up a new company and taking on the...
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News: Jobs boost as Sheffield city region attracts foreign investment
Nearly 60% of all new jobs created by foreign investment in Yorkshire and the Humber last year came into the Sheffield City Region (SCR).New figures from the Department for International Trade show...
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News: Survey provides invaluable insight to address skills gap
Access to skilled labour remains a major concern for Sheffield city region (SCR) businesses according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), run by the region's Chambers of Commerce.The results...
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News: Gala Tent's record start to the summer
Rotherham-based Gala Tent Ltd, continues to set out its stall as one of the UK's leading producers of marquees, tents and gazebos, by posting record sales.Founded in 1999, Gala Tent has grown to sell...
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News: Yorkshire's manufacturing sector sees jobs growth
Yorkshire is the UK region with the fastest growth in job numbers in the manufacturing sector but investment by firms has taken a knock following the uncertainty caused by Britain leaving the EU.A new...
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News: United Carpets posts results at a time of "increasing economic...
Rotherham-based United Carpets Group plc, the third largest chain of specialist retail carpet and floor covering stores in the UK, has posted what it describes as a "creditable result against a...
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News: "Tram-train will benefit Rotherham"
The innovative Sheffield-Rotherham tram-train service that is years late and significantly over-budget will benefit Rotherham town centre and the borough, so say Council regeneration bosses.First...
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News: Greenwoods Menswear in administration
Historic national retailer, Greenwoods Menswear, has entered administration with 300 jobs and 60 stores at risk - including one in Rotherham town centre.The move comes after the Chinese owner of the...
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News: SCR devolution deal set to be South Yorkshire only
Council leaders are to meet next week and are being recommended to approve work to continue to see through the Sheffield City Region (SCR) Devolution Deal with the Government, but based on South...
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News: Rotherham Council passes external audit
External auditors have concluded that Rotherham Council has made proper arrangements to secure economy, efficiency and effectiveness in its use of resources for the first time since...
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News: SCR's new economic growth strategy focuses on inclusion
A new strategy has been drafted for ensuring that the continued economic growth across the Sheffield city region benefits the whole of the population.Outlined recently by the SCR Local Enterprise...
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News: Sales up as Fishing Republic continues with expansion plans
Rotherham-based retailer, Fishing Republic, expects to move back into profit this year as the high level of investment in expansion begins to pay off in the second half of the year.One of the largest...
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News: Xeros making progress on three fronts
Xeros continues to spend big on R&D and commercialising its patented polymer technology as it develops "IP-rich, capital-light models" in cleaning, tanneries and textiles.Based on the Advanced...
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News: Crossrail contract drives recruitment at MTL Advanced
Manufacturing specialist, MTL Advanced is creating 30 new jobs in Rotherham having secured a "significant order" in the rail sector earlier in the year.Rothbiz reported in February that MTL, part of...
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News: Crawshaw confident despite drop in profits
Rotherham-based Crawshaw Group PLC, the fresh meat and food to go retailer, has given an update on its transitional plans.The AIM-listed Hellaby firm announced growth plans in 2015 that included £200m...
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