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Chesterfield firm offers sustainability support to local businesses

A Chesterfield firm which specialises in helping businesses in change management is now offering support for firms to gain sustainability accreditation.

CCM Change Consultancy is now helping companies in our town and beyond to become ISO 14001 accredited. This is an international standard which signifies that an organisation has gone through a structured process and has strong systems in place.

The benefits of the accreditation include a good ROI, increased client engagement and bottom-line cost savings from introspection and improved efficiencies.

ISO establishes discipline, credibility and trust among employees, consumers, clients, business partners and supply chains.

Nick Gorman, Owner of CCM Change Consultancy explained why he is passionate about supporting firms in this field. He said: “I fully understand that my generation will not feel the full force of climate changes but as a fellow trustee of our planet I want to do everything possible to protect it for generations to come, we are deciding the future now.

“Professionally I am a Practitioner with the IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment) as part of CCM. This gives me the opportunity to work with organisations in not only managing change but also in adopting value add practices that can earn sustainability and environmental credentials.”

Commenting on why he loves to help other firms with their growth and innovation in Chesterfield, Nick added: “The ultimate testament for a consultant or coach is to see a business, group, or individual grow and develop as a result of considered changes they undertake. The CCM outlook is one of service: our sole objective is the client outcome. In almost every situation progress is made by releasing latent potential

“Chesterfield is a town with a strong, hardworking heritage. Our enterprises have superb support functions in Chesterfield Borough Council and Destination Chesterfield amongst others. Investment, new developments around the town and a healthy and symbiotic business community put Chesterfield in a great position to thrive sustainably.”

Nick has the following advice for businesses who are just starting to look at their sustainability: “Undertake a review of waste (Muda) within your business, it might be galvanising! An environmental exercise does not have to be the whole organisation going vegan or erecting windmills on the roof.

“Understanding and communicating the why? is a good start: this can be best done in conjunction with an environmental audit. There are three main strands to getting started – Processes, Property, Supply Chain/Customers.”

Chesterfield Borough Council recently launched its sustainability strategy, which aims to achieve a carbon neutral borough by 2050. Find out more here.

Thinking of launching a new business in Chesterfield? Find out about the support on offer to help your organisation start and grow.

CCM Change Consultancy supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Robinson to create packaging for global designer Estee Lauder

Chesterfield manufacturer Robinson has been chosen to create luxury packaging for world-renowned designer, Estee Lauder’s ‘Aveda Parti Pris’ and ‘Mini and More’ boxes.

Robinson Paperbox Packaging has been commissioned to manufacture 2 promotional boxes for Estee Lauder’s premium haircare brand Aveda. Both boxes were made with a black lined board interior using a CMYK outer design which have a matt varnish and gloss UV varnish gloss finish.

Pierre-Alexandre Latimier – marketing assistant for Aveda EMEA commented: “We have used Robinson Paperbox Packaging for a number of projects previously. Their pricing and service levels are one of the main reasons we chose them for this project. With demanding lead times to work to it’s great to have a supplier that can deliver on time and in full.”

Jon Walker – new business development manager for Robinson Paperbox Packaging commented: “These boxes were manufactured on our new SATE rigid box line which has been recently installed. This machine is the most advanced on the market and produces exceptional quality boxes”.

Robinson were also recently awarded FSC ® certification for its Paperbox division.

FSC certification ensures that all products produced at Paperbox are sustainable. FSC-managed forests help provide clean air and water by restricting hazardous chemicals and following strict harvesting and forestry practices. Their work also helps ensure a diversity of animals, trees and plants as well as providing safe working conditions for everyone involved.

Robinson partners with some of the world’s most luxurious brands, from concept to commercialisation, creating widely recyclable packaging made from 100% post-consumer recycled material.

Chesterfield is home to several world-leading manufacturers, which benefit from the town’s proximity to the M1 motorway network and central location. Find out more about why Chesterfield is the perfect place to base your manufacturing business: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/invest-in-chesterfield/

Robinson supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Chair’s blog: “Businesses certainly see strong benefits to investing and growing in Chesterfield”

Creating vibrant town centres continues to be a priority for Chesterfield.

Like all towns across the UK, we know we must evolve to attract more residents, workers, and visitors to spend time in our high streets.

At the beginning of summer, I wrote about many exciting festivals and events taking place locally. All encouraging you to make memories with your loved ones and to support our shops, eateries and leisure businesses.

This month, I am highlighting the successes of the new office spaces in Chesterfield town centre. Developments like these are bringing hundreds of new jobs to the heart of our town. Exactly what we need to increase the footfall from Monday to Friday.

The new offices are proving popular – thanks to their attractive location, as well as being energy efficient. In less than a year after its opening, the Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre is now more than 80% full. Meanwhile, several more firms have expressed a strong interest in One Waterside Place, following the two floors that have already been snapped up.

Furthermore, it’s fantastic to see a full refurbishment now completed at The HQ. What used to be the Royal Mail offices – set adjacent to Queen’s Park – has been transformed into an exciting hub for businesses to thrive.

Quality office spaces continue to be promoted by Destination Chesterfield, with the next marketing campaign underway, targeting firms looking to relocate and grow. I’m pleased to say that almost 3,000 enquiries have been made over the past five years for business premises, keeping Chesterfield Borough Council’s economic development team very busy!

Businesses certainly see strong benefits to investing and growing in Chesterfield, with over 3,000 enterprises now operating here.

But we won’t stop there. It is Chesterfield’s aim to attract a further 100 higher value businesses by 2030, generating more higher wage jobs for local people. This will be complemented by new educational facilities in Staveley, giving people the chance to learn advanced skills in sectors such as construction and rail.

Looking ahead to October, the Chesterfield Investment Summit is a key annual event that allows us to showcase our strengths to inward investors and growing businesses. Returning to Casa Hotel on Wednesday 18th October, it will highlight the wide range of regeneration taking place across our area, whilst explaining the benefits of locating your business here.

This year’s event will focus on quality and sustainable housing, the Gateway at PEAK – which will be an exciting new visitor destination, and the latest progress on Chesterfield town centre’s upcoming £20 million transformation… I’ll be writing more about that in the next post!

As we look towards the future, I have no doubt that Chesterfield will continue to build on its strong foundations and thrive as a top destination for visitors and investors.

Northern Gateway Enterprise Centre

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New sports massage therapy business opens in Chesterfield

A new sports massage therapy business has opened at The Nest in Chesterfield, a hub which houses several health and wellness organisations.

AM Sports Massage has been launched by Aaron Moore, who decided to follow his passion following the completion of several qualifications in sports coaching and sports therapy. Aaron recently qualified as a Level 3 sports massage therapist, allowing him to provide treatment for a wide range of injuries, aches and pains.

Aaron explained the range of treatments on offer for people in Chesterfield looking to recover from injury or help in boosting their physical performance.

He said: “I offer full body, 60/45/30 minute sports massage treatments. Sports massage treatment can also include Cupping Therapy and IASTM (Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation). This is an excellent way to round up the sports massage treatment and feel more advanced benefits of the treatment and the techniques.

“Don’t let the name put you off, Sports Massage is for everybody! I have a range of clients who book in with various issues, or sometimes clients come just to relax and enjoy a massage. Ultimately the goal of the treatment is to achieve both physiological and psychological relaxation, as well as ensuring if there is any discomfort or pain, that this is focused on during the treatment time.”

Speaking on why he decided to open his business at The Nest, Aaron added: “I decided to open my business in Chesterfield as its where I’m from, and the opportunity came up at The Nest. It was a perfect fit, with the different therapies that also work from The Nest, it was the ideal place to set up my new business and begin my journey as a Sports Massage Therapist.

“My ambitions for the business are to eventually move to doing Sports Massage full-time, as it’s a passion of mine, and also my future plans are to complete the Level 4 Sports Massage, and further increase my skills, whilst learning new ones.”

To see the treatments that AM Sports Massage offers or to book your appointment, head over to the booking system here. The business can also be found on Instagram and Facebook.

Find out more about why Chesterfield is the perfect place to kickstart your business at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/invest-in-chesterfield/

Check out our blog, which features a number of great hints and tips on getting your business started in Chesterfield: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2023/01/get-your-business-idea-off-the-ground-in-chesterfield/

AM Sports massage

 

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Magnavale Chesterfield Achieves Silver RoSPA Award

Magnavale, a provider of temperature-controlled storage in the UK, with its headquarters based in Chesterfield, is delighted to announce that its Chesterfield facility has achieved a silver award from the internationally recognised RoSPA.

The RoSPA Health and Safety Awards is the largest occupational health and safety awards programme in the UK. Now into its 67th year, the Awards have almost 2,000 entries every year, covering nearly 50 countries and a reach of over seven million employees.

The programme recognises organisations’ commitment to continuous improvement in the prevention of accidents and ill health at work, looking at entrants’ overarching health and safety management systems, including practices such as leadership and workforce involvement.

Amanda Cogan, Chief Operating Officer at Magnavale comments: “We are pleased to be recognised by RoSPA for our commitment to employee health and safety. The award reflects the hard work of our entire Magnavale Chesterfield team.

“Reducing hazard and mitigating risk is top priority at Magnavale and we take pride in creating a safe working environment for our employees, as a responsible employer in the Chesterfield and Holmewood community.”

Sponsored by Croner-i, the RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, and receives entries from organisations across the globe, making it one of the most sought-after achievement awards for the health and safety industry.

Magnavale is leading the way in sustainability and carbon reduction, as well as upgrading its existing facilities across the UK the company is making significant progress towards its net zero goal by developing new infrastructure, demonstrating Magnavale is committed to building a cold storage network that is greener and more sustainable.

Find out more about the benefits of locating your business in Chesterfield at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/invest-in-chesterfield/

Magnavale supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Businesses welcomed to express interest in new flexible units in Clay Cross

Businesses in the leisure and the food and beverage sectors can now express their interest in moving into one of several flexible units coming soon to the heart of Clay Cross.

Each 50 square-metre shell unit is self-contained but can be leased alone or in multiples for the short or long-term. Leases include full repairing and insuring.

Each unit comes with outdoor space in front of each unit and have dedicated delivery space at the rear. Free parking is available nearby and each unit will also be under CCTV coverage.

The units are estimated to be available for moving into by January 2025.

North East Derbyshire District Council Cabinet Member for Clay Cross Town Deal, Cllr Jayne Barry said: “We’re pleased to finally have discussions with business owners, or owners to be, about the opportunity to potentially become part of the new Broadleys town square.”

The Town Centre Regeneration project in Clay Cross is supporting several changes being made to revitalise the area, as part of the £24.1m Clay Cross Town Investment Plan.

The proposed masterplan covers four key elements:

  • Transport and connections improvements (subject to an upcoming consultation) – proposals include providing enhanced parking and access from the A61, improving traffic flow through the town, re-opening Bridge Street from Harris Way and the pedestrianisation of Market Street from Bridge Street to High Street.
  • Skills and Enterprise zone – renovating the clock tower building (Adult Education Centre) into a hub for learning and business engagement, which also includes a proposal to bring the library into the town centre.
  • Clay Cross Community/Social area – preserving, restoring and enhancing heritage buildings in the centre of the town, focused on restoring the annex of the clock tower building and creating a new leisure space fronting onto the proposed new town square area.
  • Broadleys site – forming a new town square as the heart between other elements of the Town Deal, providing flexible accommodation for start-up businesses in pop-up enterprise units and providing a space for community activities.

Work is well under way on this project, pending the business case approval from central government which is expected by the end of March 2023.

Looking to locate your business in Chesterfield or North Derbyshire? Find out more why our town is an ideal location to help your business grow at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/invest-in-chesterfield/

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Birds’ eye view of Clay Cross Town Centre

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Medical training and equipment provider moves to Chesterfield

A business which provides equipment and training to NHS Trusts, universities and colleges has opened a new facility in Chesterfield.

Sim & Skills will be based at the Peak Business Park on Foxwood Road in Sheepbridge, occupying the building which used to house local radio station, Peak FM.

The company be giving new life to the former studio, using the space to showcase its latest products with webinars and online demos.

The firm was founded during lockdown back in 2020, and since then has gone from strength-to-strength, becoming one of the fastest-growing distributors of Healthcare simulation and clinical skills trainers in the country.

The business is now a team of seven people, all of whom boast a wide range of healthcare simulation experience. It says the town’s central location and transport links make it an ideal place to grow. The new warehouse, office and training space have been created with the help of local businesses and suppliers.

Sim & Skills aims to provide the training equipment that doctors, nurses and health professionals need. Having the resource to practice with specialised equipment in a simulated hospital environment enhances skills and improves patient safety.

sim and skills team

The company has customers based across the country and beyond, and has already supported many local training providers, including Chesterfield College.

Managing Director Mark Cook said: “We’ve been searching for the ideal property for some time. When we saw Radio House in Chesterfield, we knew it was the one for us. The studio space is unusual but great for what we need. The building is a good size and will support us as we continue to grow.”

One visible change the company has made to the building is the installation of a defibrillator. As a medical training equipment provider, Sim & Skills believes it’s important to support the saving of lives. A spokesperson for the business commented: “We hope the defib is never needed, but if any of our Peak Business Park neighbours ever find themselves in an emergency situation, the defibrillator is there to be used and could save a life.”

Over the next year, Sim & Skills will continue to grow and aims to be the one-stop shop for medical training equipment. The business wants to offer customers the widest range of products and the best advice, so they can make an informed choice.

Sim & Skills also has plans to support the next generation of professionals as the business grows. Operations Director Chris Dinsdale said, “As we expand our warehouse and customer service team in Chesterfield, we’re really keen to help local young apprentices who have an interest in business and logistics.”

To find out more about what we do visit www.simandskills.co.uk, or via Twitter or Instagram.

Find out more about the benefits of locating your organisation in Chesterfield at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/business/invest-in-chesterfield/

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Chesterfield firms encouraged to take advantage of innovative D2N2 Skills Bootcamps

A series of Skills Bootcamps taking place across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are continuing to make a significant impact on improving lives and communities in the area.

The project, launched by D2N2 includes a wide range of Skills Bootcamps for learners to choose from. The range of subjects includes Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, and many more.

Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.

Fully funded for learners, Skills Bootcamps are delivered in partnership with employers, further education training providers and universities across the East Midlands.

The training and support available to learners is aligned with local and national demand for skills, ensuring that people have direct line of sight to a job following completion of the course.

Skills Bootcamps help employers to develop their employees’ skills and fill their vacancies, and help individuals to find a new job or advance their skills to progress further in their career.

Find out more about Skills Bootcamps here.

In our region, Skills Bootcamps are making a real difference to people’s career prospects.

Georgie began her career development journey when she enrolled onto the Skills Bootcamp in Digital Marketing with DBC Training, after deciding that university wasn’t the right route for her. She chose the Skills Bootcamp in Digital Marketing, because it offered a clear pathway for her to gain new skills and career opportunities. As she progressed through the course, her enthusiasm grew.

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Georgie progressed her career by taking part in D2N2’s Skills Bootcamps programme

She said: “I have really enjoyed the Bootcamp, as it has been a really good opportunity for me to learn more about marketing.”

On completing the course, Georgie was delighted to have gained sufficient skills and knowledge to successfully apply for a position as a Digital Marketing Apprentice at Pennine Healthcare, and started her apprenticeship in January 2023.

Fiona Baker, Head of People and Skills at D2N2 LEP, said: “Over the past three years we have seen more courses added to the offer in direct response to the needs of employers who are struggling to find people with the right skills. Skills Bootcamps are a great way to deliver the skills that employers are looking for to grow their business and take on a wider range of work.”

If you are interested in finding out more, contact the D2N2 Skills Bootcamps Project Officers at: skillsbootcamps@d2n2lep.org 

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Skills bootcamps across our region are being delivered by D2N2 LEP

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New Business Exhibition Launched In Chesterfield

A new business expo is being hosted at Chesterfield’s Casa Hotel this year, featuring some of the best local companies from across the town.

The Chesterfield Business Expo, taking place on Wednesday 25th October 2023, 9.30am -3.30pm, is an exciting new event for local companies to promote their business, raise brand awareness, increase sales and network.

During a conversation about networking opportunities earlier this year, Chesterfield Business Expo founders, Emily & Simon Coy, realised that there was no all-day business exhibition taking place in the town, so they set about making it happen.

Professional network host and Chesterfield resident Simon Coy says, “Our vision for the Chesterfield Business Expo is to create an outstanding event that brings together a significant number of business people from across the town and beyond.”

Casa Hotel Group Managing Director Mark Thurman is delighted the hotel will be hosting the expo: “The Casa Hotel is the ideal venue for the Chesterfield Business Expo, because being in the heart of the country, we’ve got fantastic transport links, wonderful meeting space and we’re the perfect place to celebrate business to business ideas and networking.”

The target is to attract 500 free attendees who can spend an enjoyable day engaging with the exhibitors, and building high-quality business relationships.

Expo founder, and well-known local Business Coach, Emily Coy says: “There are around 10,000 incredible businesses in Chesterfield, and we want to help them connect and work together to thrive and enhance the local economy.”

Chesterfield Business Expo Founders, Emily and Simon Coy

Chesterfield Business Expo Founders, Emily and Simon Coy

The Chesterfield Business Expo is sponsored by four fantastic local businesses – Paperclip, eatsleepthink, Business Doctors Chesterfield and Minuteman Press Chesterfield. Eatsleepthink Managing Director, Mike Marshall says: “To have a business expo, for me is the natural progression for the area.”

An A5 expo brochure available on the day will feature all exhibitors together with advertising opportunities. The brochure will be given free to all exhibitors and attendees. The cost to exhibit is just £275.00 + VAT which includes a 2m x 1.5m space, trestle table, welcome
drink and two freshly made lunches.

Exhibitors and attendees can book their place now via the expo website – www.chesterfieldbusinessexpo.co.uk

Chesterfield Business Expo, Paperclip, Business Doctors Chesterfield. Minuteman Press and eatsleepthink support the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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Chesterfield property and construction firms encouraged to enter regional awards

The nomination deadline (Thursday 31 August) is approaching quickly for East Midlands Business Link’s East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023.

Property and Construction firms in Chesterfield and North Derbyshire still have the opportunity to showcase their business, teams, outstanding developments and boost morale with an entry for the annual celebration of the industry.

Taking place on Thursday 28 September, the Bricks shine a light on the exceptional work of those shaping the landscape of our region, recognising development projects and people in commercial and public building across the East Midlands – from offices, industrial and residential, through to community projects such as leisure schemes and schools.

The glittering awards ceremony revealing winners, at the famous Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, will also offer the ideal chance to establish new contacts with property and construction professionals from across the region.

Entries for the awards are open until Thursday 31 August. To nominate your (or another) business/development for the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023, go to: https://www.eastmidlandsbusinesslink.co.uk/mag/bricks-2023/

The awards to be presented on the evening are as follows:

• Most active estate agent
• Commercial development of the year
• Responsible business of the year
• Residential development of the year
• Developer of the year
• Deal of the year
• Architects of the year
• Excellence in design
• Sustainable development of the year
• Contractor of the year
• Overall winner (this award cannot be entered, the winner will be selected from those nominated)

The Overall Winner of the East Midlands Bricks Awards 2023 will also be awarded a year of marketing/publicity worth £20,000.

Tickets are also now available for the event, which allows delegates to connect with local decision-makers over canapés and complimentary drinks, while applauding the outstanding companies and projects in our region. Find out more here.

Chesterfield boasts an active Property and Construction Group, which brings business leaders of the region’s property sector and Chesterfield Borough Council together to shape and drive forward collaboration, investment, sustainability and skills within Chesterfield.

The group works across four key themes, that are led by members of the group, specifically the skills agenda, business support, promoting investment in Chesterfield and sustainability and wellbeing.

Find out more about the group at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/propertygroup/

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Chesterfield-made drinks awarded two stars at prestigious Great Taste Awards 2023

Hogg Norton, an independent producer of fruit liqueurs and other alcoholic beverages has taken two stars at the Great Taste Awards 2023.

Great Taste is the world’s largest and most trusted food & drink accreditation scheme, with products across the world being put to the test by a panel of more than 500 experts.

Hogg Norton’s Rhubarb Liqueur and Gooseberry Liqueur have both been awarded two stars, meaning they have been rated as ‘outstanding.’

The producer has now won a total of 10 Great Taste Awards, after winning accolades in 2019, 2020 and 2021 for various products.

Michael Norton, Co-Owner at Hogg Norton commented: “We are so proud to win the awards, as it is judged by industry experts.

“Winning the awards shows that we consistently deliver a quality product which gives confidence to our customers and also makes us stand out against our competitors.  Having these international awards just shows what local producers can achieve and what amazing products are produced in Chesterfield.”

“It is so important that we use local products, as all our liqueurs are made from all-natural products and are free from any additives, preservatives, colours or flavourings – so the full flavour of the fruit comes through. Being based in Chesterfield and on the edge of the Peak District gives us a fantastic location to source our products.”

Other local winners from our area include Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop, which was given a two-star ‘outstanding’ award for its Chatsworth Honey Ale, and also Global Brands, which recieved a ‘simply delicious’ rating for a number of products across its ‘Franklin & Sons’ range of drinks.

Find out more about Chesterfield’s fantastic range of producers, retailers and food & drink businesses at: https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/

Hogg Norton supports the marketing and economic growth of the town through Chesterfield Champions, a network of over 200 organisations across Chesterfield and North Derbyshire.

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