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Looking for new recruits

A BUSINESS networking group is seeking new members. Read

Splashing out to create jobs

A HUDDERSFIELD firm is among a clutch of companies moving to a £40m industrial development in Kirklees. Read

That’s fantastic!

A FAN maker in Huddersfield has helped a student team of would-be racing car engineers take the chequered flag. Read

Standing tall

A HUDDERSFIELD firm of architects has completed work on a multi-million pound luxury apartment scheme in Leeds. Read

Firm floors its rivals at major show

A HOLME Valley flooring company is gearing up for a big boost in business after launching two new products on the national market. Read

Anniversary cash helps hospice

A COUPLE celebrating their ruby wedding have raised £555 for charity by asking family and friends to make gifts instead of buying them presents. Read

Budget supermarket Netto triples its profits

LOW-COST supermarket chain Netto credited a revamp of its stores for an 11% rise in sales. Read

A Fantastic new deal for stadium

A Fantastic new deal for stadium

MARKETING agency Fantastic Media is kicking off Town’s centenary season in style – with a five-year sponsorship deal. Read

Print boss demands tougher controls for ‘at-risk’ ballot papers

A PRINT industry boss has demanded tougher controls for the production and supply of election ballot papers. Read

Textile honours for students

Textile honours for students

TALENTED students took the plaudits at the annual dinner of Huddersfield Textile Society. Read

It’s aces high for company boss Stephen

A DISABLED man is holding all the aces after a five-figure boost for his business. Read

Fan firm freezing out the opposition

Woodcock and Wilson, of Crosland Hill, has designed an industrial fan specifically for use in extreme low temperatures. Read

Talks on business in Russia

HUDDERSFIELD will host a conference on doing business in Russia. Read

All-clear to upgrade firm’s service centre

A COMPANY providing emergency replacement glass has made a smashing investment in Huddersfield. Read

‘Confident’ Instore narrows its losses

DISCOUNT retailer Instore said it remained confident – despite posting losses of £7.4m in “extremely challenging” trading conditions. Read

Firm makes a mark!

Firm makes a mark!

A FIRM supplying and fitting concrete paving has made its mark with the official opening of new premises in Lockwood. Read

Tasty prize for cheesemonger

A SPECIALIST cheesemonger who produces the world’s only rhubarb cheese has been named Business of the Month in the contest run by Huddersfield law firm Eaton Smith and the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. Read

Dealer’s better trading

A CAR dealership with branches in Kirklees has reported improved trading after issuing two profit warnings this year. Read

Firm’s double success

A BUILDING products firm based in Huddersfield has won two awards for its marketing efforts. Read

Best boss hunt

COMPANY directors in Huddersfield have been urged to show them who’s boss – by entering a top national competition. They have until Tuesday May 27 to enter the 2008 Director of the Year Awards run by the Institute of Directors. The contest is open to company directors or those who hold equivalent status as partners, senior managers and business owners. Read

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