How do we hold our AGM?
Companies are rightly concerned that the government’s Stay at Home policy may make the holding of the AGM very difficult. This is because most company articles will provide that only shareholders that are “present” can count towards quorum or can vote and in many cases to be “present” means you need to actually be at the same location as where the meeting is held.
Wonderful words
Want to make your key messages stand out, whether it's a presentation, piece of writing, or any kind of performance? Try a sprinkle of super-striking soundbites, writes Simon Hall...
#MakeItBlue returns with a new ‘Storey’ to tell
Following on from the positivity of last week’s illumination of King’s College, Cambridge, which showed solidarity for all key workers during this unprecedented time, the team of local event companies (The Crane Event, Pink Lamp and JMPS) have once again lit up one of the city’s iconic buildings to show their continued support of the selfless individuals holding our country together.
cofinitive shortlisted in leading industry awards
cofinitive is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted among the world’s elite PR agencies in the upcoming CIPR Excellence 2020 Awards.
Cambridge charity CBM launches coronavirus emergency appeal
Overseas disability charity CBM, based in Cambridge, is launching an emergency appeal to protect the most vulnerable people during the coronavirus crisis.
Government webinar on how to tackle event postponement
A 45-minute webinar on how businesses can maintain relationships, generate new business and ensure visibility in the face of cancelled conferences, exhibitions and trade shows is taking place this Thursday (April 16) from 10.30am.
Mayor sets up Covid-19 ‘think-tank’ for Cambridgeshire business resilience
Meeting for the first time today, a new Covid-19 leadership group set up by Mayor James Palmer laid out a hard-hitting agenda to help the region keep its businesses going until the current emergency is passed.
Could you help Cambridge NHS by making PPE (Personal and Protective Equipment) and other equipment?
In response to COVID-19, Cambridge NHS wants to ensure that it has extra supplies of PPE and other equipment for its hospitals and primary care providers, in case these are needed.
Chambers of Commerce issue Coronavirus Business Impacts Tracker
The British Chambers of Commerce Coronavirus Business Impacts Tracker (CBIT) is the UK's largest independent business survey tracking economic conditions on a weekly basis.
Storywriting, socialising and upskilling to help stay sane in the coronavirus crisis
If you want to learn how to write a book, a tale of these troubled times, or your life story, as well as socialise and safeguard your sanity in the coronavirus crisis, a new series of free webinars can help.
City council issues support for business
Cambridge City Council has begun issuing the grants provided for smaller businesses within the expanded retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
Coronavirus: Businesses urged to join protective equipment ‘battle’
The CBI has urged businesses in region to join the ‘battle’ to produce protective equipment for the NHS and front-line workers. The organisation have organised a webinar for companies and CBI Regional Director Richard Tunnicliffe has urged all those interested to sign up.
Upcoming webinars focus on topical issues to help your business
Whatever the stage and state of your business, Cambridge Network is aiming to help you navigate the maze of issues that are having an impact – from immigration to account management, employee benefits to managing and leading change. Its series of free webinars, continuing throughout this month, tackle all these subjects, with experts from Network member companies offering useful information and…
Register for online training in the Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS on 15th - 16th April from Anthias Consulting
Join Richard Stokes, Consultant and Trainer at Anthias Consulting for the virtual classroom Absolute Basics of GC & GC-MS training course on 15th - 16th April.
Tanks to be used for oxygen in the NHS: Johnson Matthey makes donation to NHS
Johnson Matthey, a leader in sustainable technologies, is preparing to open its battery materials application centre at the science and technology park in Milton Park, Oxfordshire. The plan is to open this centre later this year and, once open, this will be an important site where JM can continue to develop next generation battery materials.
The benefit of holding diversified investments
Benjamin Sear, Managing Director of Independent Financial Advice firm Martin-Redman Partners, takes a look back on the markets over the past quarter, and how those holding diversified investments in their pensions and other investment plans have fared.
Temporary occupation of premises during coronavirus
Given recent developments surrounding the temporary occupation of premises during the coronavirus crisis, Richard Noble of Mills & Reeve outlines some of the questions you may encounter.
150 scientists from new institute join Cambridge fight against COVID-19
One of Cambridge’s newest institutes, established to study the relationship between infectious disease and our immune systems, is leading the University of Cambridge’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 150 scientists and clinicians, the UK’s largest academic Containment Level 3 Facility, and a range of collaborators from across the UK and beyond.
Anglia Ruskin experts pull together to battle virus
Anglia Ruskin University’s expertise and equipment is assisting the national effort to tackle COVID-19.
Interactive tool shows the science behind COVID-19 control measures
An online tool to illustrate the effects of different COVID-19 control measures has been developed by a team of University of Cambridge researchers.
CJBS students work with Public Health England and the NHS on responses to COVID-19
A team of a dozen faculty and PhD students at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) is working with Public Health England and the NHS in the East of England on several projects relating to responding to the coronavirus response.
Carol Cheung promoted to Principal at Cambridge Innovation Capital
Cambridge Innovation Capital (CIC), the venture capital investor enabling visionaries to build global, category-leading companies in the Cambridge ecosystem, is delighted to announce that Carol Cheung has been promoted to Principal within the CIC investment team.
Birketts advises on sale of leading tech PR agency
Top 100 law firm, Birketts, has advised the co-founders of leading tech PR agency Dynamo Communications Limited on its sale to pioneering global communications firm Clarity London Ltd (Clarity), for an undisclosed sum.
Temporary takeaway use for restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars
The business closure restrictions introduced by the Government has significantly impacted the retail and hospitality sector. Luckily for some businesses, a recent temporary extension of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (GPDO) now allows restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars to provide a takeaway service. Brendon Lee of Hewitsons outlines the details.
Cambridge spin-out Poro Technologies announces £1.5m seed round
Poro Technologies, the Gallium Nitride (GaN) material technology developer and a recent spin-out from the University of Cambridge, has closed a £1.5 million seed round investment to develop a pilot plant in Cambridge and its first major products. The seed round was co-led by Cambridge Enterprise, the commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge, and IQ Capital Partners, with the…