Blog: David Ralph – Shared view that connectivity is key to HS2’s success in the East Midlands
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Boost for Nottingham Enterprise Zone as MediCity opens its doors for business
MediCity, a collaboration between Boots, the UK’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer and BioCity, the UK’s leading life sciences incubation company officially opened for business this week.
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D2N2 attends national Skills Show in Birmingham
The D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership’s Skills Development Coordinator Katrina Woodward was at the national Skills Show in Birmingham.
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Positive employment figures for the D2N2 area
The latest Government figures show another set of positive employment figures for the D2N2 area.
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Downing Street visit
D2N2 Chief Executive David Ralph and Chairman Peter Richardson were in London last week as No.11 Downing Street hosted the Marketing Derby Embassy for investors and city ambassadors.
The event, facilitated by Pauline Latham OBE MP, showcased Derby’s ambition to encourage investment in the city and Cllr Paul Bayliss, Leader of Derby City Council, gave more information on the new Infinity Park Derby which can accommodate up to 8,000 jobs.
Also in the news in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire:
- Foresight Group launches £40m Foresight Nottingham Fund
- Major milestone for HS2 as first piece of legislation receives go-ahead
- Consultation reveals backing for studio school
- Signing marks bright future for Derbyshire’s Japan link on anniversary celebration
- Deputy Prime Minister announces multi-million pound boost for youth jobs in Nottingham
- East Midlands to benefit from 17 road improvement schemes and 1,700 construction jobs
