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Jun 2024
Business Breakfast: Harrogate agency merges with eCommerce group
Velstar Ltd., a leading Shopify Plus development and marketing agency, has announced the acquisition of 9xb, a B2B eCommerce agency founded in Harrogate.
The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Founded in 2004, 9xb was initially based in Knaresborough before moving to Harrogate. The agency specialises in the development of eCommerce solutions using Peracto.
Dan Sheard, co-founder and CEO of Velstar, said:
The acquisition of 9XB is a major step in Velstar’s journey of client centric growth. While Velstar has traditionally focused on the Shopify Plus website development and marketing services for direct-to-consumer brands, 9XB is complementary to Velstar through its main focus on B2B clients. Velstar will ensure a smooth transition for customers and colleagues, with a tireless focus on client satisfaction and exemplary service.
Rob Burns, co-founder and managing director of 9XB said:
Our partnership with Velstar marks an exciting chapter in our journey of growth, diversification, and innovation. It aligns seamlessly with our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients. We are thrilled to complement our service offerings with the additional resources, capabilities, and scale of the Velstar.
Ripon BID launch scheme to improve the city’s street appearances
Ripon market place
Ripon BID has launched the Premises Front Improvement Grant Scheme to help improve the city’s street appearance.
The scheme has a fund total of £15,000 and aims to improve public facing premises. The Match Funded Grants are available at 50% of the overall cost of works or up to a maximum of £750, whichever is lower.
To apply businesses must complete the Application Form, and need a quote from a contractor plus details of any proposed changes
Grants will be allocated on a first come first served basis and paid to the businesses (not the contractor) once they have provided us with their final invoice.
For more information click here.
Harrrogate law firm shortlisted for national award
Raworths’ trusts, wills, and estates team.
Raworths has been shortlisted at the Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Awards 2024 in the Out of London Practice of the Year category.
Raworths’ team is one of o four law firms to be shortlisted. Chambers HNW Awards recognise “a firm’s pre-eminence, its outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.”
Rachel Tunnicliffe, head of trusts, wills and estates at Raworths, said:
We are delighted to have been nominated for this prestigious national award in a very competitive category. Unlike many awards, the Chambers HNW Awards are not something you can enter. It is based on independent research which makes it all the more rewarding when the whole team is recognised for delivering the best advice and service to our clients.
The Chambers HNW Awards ceremony will take place in London in July.
Harrogate robot company win over £5m worth of contracts
Synthotech robot
Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge has awarded two contracts worth £5.8m to Harrogate company Synthotech and its innovation division, Synovate.
Synthotech will use its latest robot to identify and repair links from within live water mains.
Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge will make around £40m available for water-sector innovations.
Synthotech’s robots can be deployed remotely for long distances, which speeds up the investigation process to improve health and safety and reduce environmental impact.
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