Soldier and survivor Simon Weston headlines final ever ION Leadership graduation
AN INSPIRATIONAL soldier and survivor headlined the final ever ION Leadership graduation last night (Thursday). Welsh Army veteran Simon Weston CBE was among the special guests at Bangor Business School in celebration of the leadership programme’s final cohort. More than 440 business managers and owners from over 250 organisations have completed the programme since 2016…
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Leading voices from industry and education to headline returning Wales business expo
LEADING voices from education, finance and industry will unite for a prominent business expo. The much-anticipated North Wales Means Business Conference and Trade Show returns to Venue Cymru in Llandudno from 9am-4pm on Thursday (June 1). The event was held online during the Covid-19 pandemic, so organisers at Bangor Business School are thrilled to be…
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Order! John Bercow praise for North Wales businesses at ION graduation ceremony
BUSINESSPEOPLE have their houses in order after completing a prestigious leadership programme. Former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow was among the first to pay tribute to 26 delegates graduating from the ION Leadership ILM Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications at Bangor University this week. Previously MP for Buckingham and now a…
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Pandemic jobs and expansion for family firm that is a glass above
A FAMILY firm proved to be a glass above during the pandemic after increasing turnover and taking on new staff. Approaching 40 years in business, Anglesey-based Peninsula Home Improvements credited new partnerships and diversification as having a positive impact on growth. Sales director Dylan Hulse – a graduate of the popular Leading Business Growth programmes…
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Louie Spence and stars celebrate graduating ION Leadership cohorts
DANCER and TV personality Louie Spence was among stars who paid tribute to delegates graduating from a prestigious leadership programme. Former Wales rugby international Rupert Moon, sports presenter Mike Bushell, celebrity farmer Gareth Wyn Jones and Anglesey politicians Rhun ap Iorweth MS and MP Victoria Crosbie joined him in congratulating the latest cohort to complete…
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Acclaimed leadership programme praised as ‘invaluable’ by company owners
AN ACCLAIMED leadership programme proved ‘invaluable’ for business owners and helped them emerge from the pandemic in a stronger position than ever before. ION Leadership’s ILM Level 5 Leading Growth course was praised by delegates for the positive impact it had on their personal and professional lives. Among them was Mike Townsend, Managing Director of…
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ION Leadership graduates celebrate success with celebrity guests
BUSINESS owners and managers were celebrated at a virtual graduation ceremony. Hosted by Bangor Business School, the online event marked the success of more than 35 learners on the ION Leadership ILM Level 5 Leading Growth and ILM Level 3 New Leaders programmes. Honorary Fellows and celebrity well-wishers including singer Beverley Knight, former Wales rugby…
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Bangor Business School course 90% funded to inspire post-pandemic ‘green’ focus
POST-PANDEMIC sustainability and success will be the focus of a ground-breaking new industry qualification which is 90% funded by the UK Government. The Help to Grow: Management programme delivered by Bangor University Business School is aimed at directors and chief executives of SMEs nationwide and will be presented online and in person by some of the top…
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Stars align for ION Leadership and 20Twenty online graduation event
STARS including singer Beverley Knight, Rupert Moon and broadcaster Mike Bushell joined the alumni of popular business and leadership courses for a virtual celebration. More than 160 company owners, managers and supervisors attended an online graduation ceremony for the ION Leadership and 20Twenty Business Growth programmes. Hosted by Bangor University, viewers were treated to messages…
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Popular North Wales Means Business Conference to take place virtually this year
ONE of the highlights of the North Wales business calendar is to be held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers of the popular North Wales Means Business Conference unveiled a series of star speakers and interactive sessions for the event on Thursday December 10. Showcasing the ION Leadership, 20Twenty Business Growth and…
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