D2N2 Newsletter 22nd August

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LATEST NEWS

The D2N2 2013-14 Film, as shown at our annual conference, is online! You can view it by clicking here

East Midlands is fastest growing UK economy in Q2 of 2014

A new report reveals the East Midlands had the fastest-growing economy in England in the first six months of the year. RBS’ second RBS Regional Growth Tracker shows the UK’s economic recovery is proving to be a broad-based one…more >

Record fall in youth unemployment

Youth unemployment has seen the largest annual fall since records began 30 years ago – alongside the steepest annual fall in unemployment in a quarter of a century, figures published today by the Office for National Statistics show. As part…more >

£10M NOTTINGHAM RETAIL SCHEME APPROVED

A £10m gateway retail scheme in Nottingham expected to create up to 200 jobs has been given the green light by city planners at the council. A planning application has been granted for the landmark scheme known as Eastpoint in Daleside…more >

Also in the news in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire:

Job Opportunity: Investors in the Environment Project Coordinator

EVENT: Construction Sector Information Advice & Guidance Conference

High-speed fibre broadband benefiting more than 6,000 Derbyshire homes and businesses

Ingenuity Events Round Up

UKTI to host export specialists

From draft to draught – beer enterprise with wildlife drawing theme goes for real ale!

Successful textile firm boosted by grant

JOBS: Derby & Derbyshire Rail Forum Vacancies

Ashbourne business extends apprenticeship scheme

Fairground rides shipped to the Middle East and China

‘DRAGONS’ DEN’ – CALLING ALL BUDDING ENTREPRENEURS

Community Energy Storage Workshop

Nottinghamshire construction company builds momentum as it sets superfast broadband milestone

EVENT: ‘Calling All Businesses’ Network Event

UK Green Investment Bank investment in new green power plant in Derby

£10M NOTTINGHAM RETAIL SCHEME APPROVED

Work begins on Derby Manufacturing UTC

University signs agreement with Chinese pharma giant

£950m Joint Venture Agreed for Derbyshire Waste Scheme