In Brief: Seddon director’s MBE; Beevers hired by Pannone; Smart Financial & more
CHRISTOPHER Seddon, a director of the North West family-owned construction group, has received an MBE for his service to apprenticeships and the community.
The honour was presented by HRH Prince William at Buckingham Palace. Mr Seddon was accompanied to London my members of his family.
Seddon has maintained a commitment to training and developing an intake of young people for over 75 years. Last year it employed almost 50 full-time apprentices.
Christopher Seddon said: “I’m obviously very honored and humbled to have received this recognition.
“Seddon’s commitment to apprenticeships is in the DNA of the family and the business, and we’re a stronger business because of it. Although education and colleges have an important role to play, there’s no substitute to getting people onsite and learning the core skills to do a job properly.
“Hopefully my personal recognition can be a timely reminder to everyone in the industry that there’s a skills gap that we must all work to fill, and as a business we will continue to make our contribution whilst also lobbying our peers and Government at a national level.”
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BEEVER and Struthers has been appointed by Pannone Corporate to provide external audit services.
Pannone Corporate was formed earlier this year after Slater & Gordon bought the consumer law business of Pannone.
Managing partner Paul Jonson said: “We have worked together for a number of years and we share the same values in terms of commitment to client service. We are looking forward to working with the team at Beever and Struthers.”
Phil Roberts, managing partner at Beever and Struthers, said: “Our service-led and long-standing partnerships with Paul, Steven and the team at Pannone have culminated in this prestigious appointment and we wish the firm every success.”
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ALTRINCHAM company Smart Financial is celebrating after being named Adviser Firm of the Year – North West at the Professional Adviser 2014 Awards.
The awards recognise outstanding, repeatable, advice processes for treating customers fairly.
Managing director Steve Martin said: “When I established the business five years ago it was with a philosophy that we would be focused entirely on the future needs of our clients and helping them to achieve their lifestyle goals and aspirations and we absolutely stay true to that each and every time.
“We take a very personal, interactive approach to our client engagement from the outset and I am really pleased that the thorough planning process which we work through stood up to the rigours of the judging procedure.”
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EventCity, the exhibition area by the Trafford Centre, is to host the Ideal Home Show North from June 6 to 8.
The Ideal Home Show, organised by Media 10 Ltd, will contain seven dedicated show areas; interiors, home improvements, gardens, food & housewares, technology, woman, shopping and super theatre.
More than 300 exhibitors will take stands and a wide range of features including celebrity personal appearances and industry expert masterclasses will take place across the three day event.
