EPISODE 15
Has technology gone too far, and started dictating our time, rather than the other way round? A new Shropshire company reckons so, and is seeking to do something about it. Henry Carpenter talks to Steph Henson from techtimeout.co.uk
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EPISODE 14
Ahead of the Shropshire 'Chamber Champion' awards on July 17, Carl Jones talks to the acting interim chief executive of Shropshire Council, Andy Begley, about the community spirit which has helped the county through the Covid-19 crisis.
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EPISODE 13
Carl Jones chats to Johnny Themans of Good 2 Great in Bridgnorth. The wide-ranging interview touches on the impact of coronavirus, and looks at some of the support available for Shropshire businesses to help them through an uncertain economic time.
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EPISODE 12
Shropshire businesses are feeling the effect of the coronavirus crisis, as China's manufacturing plants are quarantined. In this special edition, Carl Jones talks to the boss of a Telford-based garden furniture importer, and the chief executive of an engineering company with its headquarters in Cleobury Mortimer.
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EPISODE 11
Carl Jones meets a former HR and office manager from Waters Upton who has launched a whole new career as a best-selling author, on both sides of the Atlantic. Could Diane Saxon's new series of crime novels, set in Shropshire, be adapted into an exciting new television project?
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EPISODE TEN
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce's Telford network club is 20 years old this year - Carl Jones went along to the Buckatree Hotel to meet members and visitors. Topics of conversation included everything from electric cars and dog training to employment law, insurance cover, and much more...
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EPISODE NINE
Paul Kirkbright reflects on the first five years of University Centre Shrewsbury, and explains how the team are keen to work closely with local businesses to help create a seat of learning with a genuine Shropshire flavour, making the most of the local surroundings.
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EPISODE EIGHT
Carl Jones chats exclusively to the boss of Culina Group, one of Shropshire's biggest modern-day business success stories, about its job-creating plans for the future, and why the company has made such incredible progress over the past 25 years.
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EPISODE SEVEN
Carl Jones meets some of the organisers, exhibitors and visitors at Shropshire Chamber's autumn business expo at Shrewsbury Town FC, including Richard Sheehan, Rachel Owen, Hayley J, Katy Rink, and Lisa Richards - talking everything from Brexit to mental health, and a new young people's networking group.
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EPISODE SIX
Carl Jones drops into the Ironbridge Gorge Museums headquarters at Coalbrookdale to meet fundraising manager Adam Siviter, and discover the crucial role being played by local businesses in helping to support and preserve the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution.
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EPISODE FIVE
Carl Jones talks to the man who first coined the phrase 'Brexit' - Peter Wilding of FBC Manby Bowdler in Church Stretton - about whether local businesses are as prepared as they could be for the UK's departure from the European Union . . . if or when it actually happens!
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EPISODE FOUR
The Shropshire Business team report from the second annual Bizfest, held in the grounds of Shrewsbury Town FC. Henry Carpenter and Paul Naylor are the men on a mission, interviewing a wide range of businesses, from IT wizards and electricians to financial services experts . . . and it turns out they all love doughnuts!
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EPISODE THREE
Spotlighting Shropshire's young entrepreneurs - Carl Jones chats to the owners of three very different fledgling businesses: a 3D printing company from Telford, a graphic art business in Newport, and a brother and sister team from the Ironbridge Gorge selling food ingredients.
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EPISODE TWO
From the world of investment banking in Australia and London to the head of a famous Shropshire School . . . Carl Jones chats to Jo Sharrock about her colourful career journey. Want to get involved in our podcasts? Email editor@shropshirebiz.com
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EPISODE ONE
In the first of our series, Shropshire Business editor Carl Jones chats to some of the winners from the county's annual business awards, and catches up with a social media expert who is giving talks all over the world. Want to get involved? Email editor@shropshirebiz.com
Project improves living conditions
Share of work available
Staff encouraged to interact
3D Printz teams up with South Korean supplier
Colleagues from two firms raise vital charity cash
Legal team says conditions likely to get worse before they get better
Works will be complete for start of new term
Experts compile FAQs received from local businesses
FBC Manby Bowdler strengthens its top team
Covid-19 restrictions revealed
Inaugural awards ceremony will take place online
Law firm creates strategic role to drive growth
Entrepreneur achieves lifelong dream in Shifnal
More than 1,400 students have chance to take part
Award-winning Salop Leisure sponsors coloured kit
New company helps workers prepare for return to the workplace
Family-run business moves to new easy access premises
Company cements its position as UK's largest privately-owned provider