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Taiwan Ambassador’s visit to Milton Keynes
Pre-Election Event April 2015
Army recruitment campaign aims for Milton Keynes’ brightest business brains
Chairman Philip Smith receives MBE
Building business links with schools
Milton Keynes Council Skills Forum
Women in Business Awards
Milton Keynes Business and Arts
MKBLP attends Speaker's House
MKBAA 2016 Launch Night
Voters should consider one issue in the Referendum
Concrete cows brand is the envy of others, says tourism chief
MKBLP go inside to learn about prison education
MKBLP hear a new language of entrepreneurship
UAE trade link praised by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox
MKBLP Board of Directors welcomes Ruby Parmar, replacing Mike Robinson
MKBLP get a lesson in future proofing how we prepare people for work
Employment lawyer Simon deMaid joins the MKBLP Board
MK Business Achievement Awards 2 weeks to go!
The Business Crime Strategy really is on its way!
MK Business Leaders is going places in 2017
Shenzhen Trade Delegation visit Milton Keynes
MKBAA 2017 - Success and Results
Milton Keynes Business Crime Strategy is launched
A funnel night in with MKCO
Mental Health Wellbeing in the Workplace guide is launched
Going Places Event
International Trade: Preparing for Brexit
MKBLP word on: Partnerships
MKDP Survey - Station Square
The evolution of technology and the impact on business
February 2019 Breakfast Briefing
MKBLP celebrates the business leaders of the future with MK College
Do you know any inspiring women leaders?
Julie Mills OBE discusses the benefits of being a member of MKBLP
Q&A with MKBLP Member Lal Tawney
Success of MKBLP’s Summer Drinks Event
MKBLP directors tackle the The Parks Trust 25-mile walk for the YMCA Milton Keynes
Ruby Parmar, on the business connections which have ignited her retirement path
Women Leaders award winners to be offered associate MKBLP membership
The road to MKBAA 2020 heats up
Katy Berrill Q&A
Double Queen’s Award success for MKBLP Member
MKBLP Board Director Freddie Guilmard takes part in a big 'CEO sleepout'
MKBLP Board Director Interview - Freddie Guilmard
Women Leaders join MKBLP
MKBLP helps raise funds for Lord's Taverners
Businesses of Milton Keynes need to find their voice and engage with council
MKBAA 2020 Update - STAGE ONE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
MKBLP supports phase 2 of East-West Rail
Milton Keynes gains prominence in Sunday Times Best Places for Business 2020
Milton Keynes organisations feature within The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list 2020
MKBAA FINALISTS & KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
Helping businesses through the pandemic
Awards celebrate the achievements of businesses from across Milton Keynes
Navigating you through the maze of Covid-19 resources
Lockdown: How businesses can use the time effectively
Webinars to tune into……
Support for people within Milton Keynes
MKBLP Member Q&A – Stuart Goldwater, Managing Director, PragmatiQ Solutions Ltd
War Veteran and father of MKBLP member raises over £26m for the NHS
Tools to help businesses remain connected
MKBLP Launches First On-Line Event
£1.25 billion government support package to innovative UK businesses
Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom Moore
The Covid-19 support network across MK in numbers
Musica Charity Choir MK raises awareness of the COVID-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal
The Internet – the essential service we are all leaning on during lockdown
Ken Tomkins, Managing Director Kaizen Restaurants Ltd t/a McDonald's
How Milton Keynes College is supporting the community during crisis
MKBLP: In conversation with... Ruby Parmar & Hilary Chipping
MKBLP: In conversation with... Dr Julie Mills and Ian Stuart
MKBLP: In conversation with... Simon DeMaid and Clive Faine
MKBLP on BBC Look East
New financial support for micro businesses in Milton Keynes
MKBLP: In Conversation with… Freddie Guilmard and Neil Russell
MKBLP: In Conversation with… Series, Jan Flawn CBE and Melanie Beck
Infrastructure injection gives Milton Keynes University Hospital a clean bill of digital health
Covid-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal achievement
Simon Greene on the opening of the new YMCA during lockdown
MKBLP: In Conversation with…… Councillor Peter Marland
Build continues on Santander’s flagship UK technology hub
Captain Sir Tom Moore receives knighthood from the Queen
Join MKBLP members in #LoveMKHateLitter clean up
“Offer Guarantee” for MK College hopefuls amid pandemic disruption
A partnership between two MKBLP members will lead the way in bringing Gigabit speeds to the city.
Love MK Hate Litter
PragmatiQ Solutions shortlisted for coveted technology award
Lucy Gallois recognised for contribution to ‘Digital & Technology’ industry in Milton Keynes
Dr Julie Mills OBE, on her 30 years at the helm of MK College
MKBLP supporting #BeSeenInGreenMK
Congratulations to CEO of MyMiltonKeynes, and MKBLP Board Director, Melanie Beck on being awarded an MBE for ‘Services to the Community’ during the Covid-19 Crisis.
MK College offering FREE retraining lifeline
Double win for Milton Keynes College at BAME National Apprenticeship Awards
Consultation starts on plans for MK Gateway as a new era begins for Saxon Court
MKBLP members on a winning streak
Milton Keynes expected to lead country’s 2021 economic fightback
Winners of the 2020 Women Leaders awards join MKBLP as associate members
MKBLP events update
Member Q&A with Paul Ballinger, Managing Director, STL Communications Ltd
Mind BLMK - For Better Mental Health
Budget 2021
Budget 2021: Understanding the furlough extension
GLP on meeting e-commerce demands and creating flexible, sustainable warehouses
Anglian Water Alliance students celebrate apprenticeship success
Cancellation of the Oxford to Cambridge (Ox-Cam) Expressway
MKBLP call for cycling enthusiasts to join fundraising challenge
Invitation to Queen’s Award for Enterprise entry workshop
PragmatiQ Solutions Achieves Microsoft Gold Partner Status
£1million awarded in grants through Covid-19 Response
Support to fuel business growth within Milton Keynes
MK Business Naturally Tribal Skincare’s Born & Bred range showcased at H-Beauty MK
Launching Male Perspectives On The Value Of Women at Work
The UK’s first standalone 5G network powers up Milton Keynes
Announcement of new, Direct Debit option for membership fees
Minister says New Bletchley IoT “vital” for closing skills gap
Unity Place Santander Development Featured in Financial Times
Award success for Queensbury
PJ Care finalists in BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2021
Summer Drinks and Networking Event
A New Era for Saxon Court: £180m Plans for New Gateway to Milton Keynes Submitted
Q&A with Lisa Robey, Branch Manager, Handelsbanken
McDonald's to create 150 jobs in MK with new restaurant opening
Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards returns for 2022
Call for MKBAA entries
Judges top tips for winning a MKBAA entry
Member Q&A with Anouar Kassim MBE, founding director of Milton Keynes Islamic Arts, Heritage and Culture (MKIAC)
Bright Future Ahead as Businesses Vote to Renew MyMiltonKeynes BID
Demand for apprentices booming in Milton Keynes
SME Programme Now Live
Construction begins at South Central Institute of Technology
Milton Keynes welcomes 50th Mayor
Celebrating the official city status of Milton Keynes
Upskilling and training is key to retaining skills
Gamiel Yafai: Businesses need to unleash the full power of diversity
10th Anniversary launch party for Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards
Future arrangements agreed to host regional growth remit for South East Midlands
Bank of England's Kieran Dent Delivers Optimistic Economic Outlook
Milton Keynes University Hospital Leads the Digital Transformation of NHS Healthcare
MKBLP announces formal media partnership with Business MK
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MKBLP announces formal media partnership with Business MK
Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership (MKBLP) is proud to announce its formal media partnership with Business MK.
Milton Keynes University Hospital Leads the Digital Transformation of NHS Healthcare
At the last Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership (MKBLP), members' breakfast, Professor Joe Harrison, CEO of Milton Keynes University Hospital...
Bank of England's Kieran Dent Delivers Optimistic Economic Outlook
At a recent breakfast event, Kieran Dent, Bank of England Agent for the South East and East Anglia, delivered an...
July 2024:Navigating the AI Revolution
01 Jul 2024
How to effectively implement AI within business
June 2024: Business Hustings
MKBLP secures Prospective Parliamentary Candidates from five key parties in pre-election business hustings.
May 2024: The Transformative Power of Youth-Focused Programs
At May 2024's MKBLP Members’ Breakfast Briefing event, Jenifer Cameron, CEO of Action4Youth, captivated the audience with a powerful message...
September 2023: Ten Years of MKBAA
As the official media partner of MKBAA, All Things Business recently interviewed Nicholas Mann, Chair of MKBLP, about the awards,...
Future arrangements agreed to host regional growth remit for South East Midlands
Future support for businesses and economic prosperity across the region has been assured this week following a recent agreement by...
10th Anniversary launch party for Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards
Nominations are now open for the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards 2024 following an official launch party, which also marked...
MKBLP Holds Annual Summer Drinks Event
We held our annual Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership summer drinks event in July, which gave members the chance to...
Good for business - IF: Milton Keynes International Festival attracts culture and investment to city
On the cusp of the seventh IF: Milton Keynes International Festival (21-30 July) members of MKBLP attended a breakfast at...
Milton Keynes aims to reconnect with other local cities to attract the best business talent thanks to new East West Rail links
12 Jul 2023
The city of Milton Keynes has long been seen as an industry leader when it comes to trialling new technology....
MKBLP members collaboratively raise £50k for MK Food Bank through funding and support
Through collaboration, our network of members has played a significant role in generating approximately £50,000 in much needed funding and...
New Chief Constable pledges to rebuild trust and double neighbourhood police officers
The new Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police has announced his priorities for policing across Milton Keynes and called upon...
Lights, Camera, Action…. Future proofing Britain’s thriving film & TV industry
The UK’s film and TV industry is booming. Fuelled by investments running into the billions from globally renowned streaming giants,...
MKBLP attends civic celebration to welcome His Majesty The King
Last week I was honoured and privileged to be a part of a reception to welcome His Majesty King Charles...
The Bank of England delivers candid insights to Milton Keynes businesses
Earlier this month, members of MKBLP received an economic update directly from the Bank of England at a breakfast event.
Diversity - creating a culture of change starts from within
According to recent reports, just 3.1% of the population across London and the South East is made up of white,...
Gamiel Yafai: Businesses need to unleash the full power of diversity
06 Oct 2022
Considered to be one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the UK, almost 40% of the Milton Keynes population...
MK Businesses set to ramp up community support as the cost of living crisis takes hold
MK Food Bank has spoken to MKBLP members of their growing concern for the people of Milton Keynes in the...
MK College Principal and MKBLP Board Director, Dr Julie Mills OBE, retires
New EU Directive to protect human rights and the environment set to impact business of all sizes
Business leaders across Milton Keynes have heard how the rapidly changing landscape of corporate accountability for human rights is set...
Upskilling and training is key to retaining skills
Ahead of the launch of The Open University’s 6th Business Barometer in June, Chris Hogan, the OU’s Director of Sector...
Celebrating the official city status of Milton Keynes
We were delighted to hear that Milton Keynes has been awarded official city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum...
Milton Keynes welcomes 50th Mayor
Cllr Amanda Marlow is the new Mayor of Milton Keynes for 2022-23, becoming the 50th person to take the office,...
Milton Keynes businesses awarded Queen's Award for Enterprise
Marking the tremendous return of MKBAA
A week has passed since the return of our prestigious Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards, and we are still buzzing...
Construction begins at South Central Institute of Technology
The first pile has been sunk in the ground at the new South Central Institute of Technology (SCIoT) at Bletchley.
SME Programme Now Live
MK Council are calling for SME’s across Milton Keynes to sign up to a 12 month training programme, worth £100k,...
Demand for apprentices booming in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes College Group says the number of apprenticeships they’re providing in the city is booming and there are some...
Bright Future Ahead as Businesses Vote to Renew MyMiltonKeynes BID
We are delighted to hear that MyMiltonKeynes has secured a further £5million to be spent on enhancing the area over...
Judges top tips for winning a MKBAA entry
First stage of admissions for MKBAA 2022 closes on 26th November
Member Q&A with Anouar Kassim MBE, founding director of Milton Keynes Islamic Arts, Heritage and Culture (MKIAC)
We are delighted to welcome Anouar Kassim MBE to MKBLP as a new member.
Call for MKBAA entries
Following the launch of MKBAA 2022, the entries for nominations have opened.
Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards returns for 2022
Q&A with Lisa Robey, Branch Manager at Handelsbanken
New Member Q&A
McDonald's to create 150 jobs in MK with new restaurant opening
Congratulations to MKBLP member, Ken Tomkins on the news that a brand new McDonald’s restaurant will be opening in Linford...
A New Era for Saxon Court: £180m Plans for New Gateway to Milton Keynes Submitted
Following extensive public consultation, a planning application for the redevelopment of the iconic Saxon Court building has been submitted to...
Summer Drinks and Networking Event
On Wednesday evening we held our first in-person event in 16 months. It was a delight to see people again,...
Award success for Queensbury
Congratulations to Queensbury Consulting for winning Town and County BUSINESS CHAMPIONS AWARDS 2021.
PJ Care finalists in BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2021
Congratulations to PJ Care who have just announced that they are once again finalists in the coveted BAME Apprenticeship Awards...
Unity Place Santander Development Featured in Financial Times
Interesting article in the Financial Times this week highlighting the development of the new Santander building on Unity Place, which...
Minister says New Bletchley IoT “vital” for closing skills gap
MKBLP were delighted to hear that Gillian Keegan, the Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, has called the opening of the...
Announcement of new, Direct Debit option for membership fees
For the first time in its history, MKBLP is offering members a new, flexible payment system to manage membership fees.
Launching Male Perspectives On The Value Of Women at Work
By Susan Popoola
The UK’s first standalone 5G network powers up Milton Keynes
The new 5G network in Milton Keynes is powering up robots, medical devices, driverless cars and energy saving devices to...
Support to fuel business growth within Milton Keynes
Businesses across Milton Keynes have a legion of support measures available to them as they hit the reset and recovery...
MK Business Naturally Tribal Skincare’s Born & Bred range showcased at H-Beauty MK
Born & Bred is a collective of brands that H Beauty is seeking to support that are local and up...
£1million awarded in grants through Covid-19 Response
Congratulations to MK Community Foundation who have now distributed £1million to 124 different local charities and community groups through our...
PragmatiQ Solutions Achieves Microsoft Gold Partner Status
Congratulations to MKBLP member, Stuart Goldwater and his company, PragmatiQ Solutions who have just announced their achievement of Microsoft Gold...
Invitation to Queen’s Awards for Enterprise entry workshop
In collaboration with Buckinghamshire Business First, Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership will be hosting a Queen’s Award for Enterprise entry...
MKBLP call for cycling enthusiasts to join fundraising challenge
Do you enjoy cycling? Or is it a sport you are keen to take up? If so, please join ‘Team...
Cancellation of the Oxford to Cambridge (Ox-Cam) Expressway
Comment from MKBLP Chair, Nicholas Mann
Anglian Water Alliance students celebrate apprenticeship success
A group of students from Milton Keynes College are celebrating after becoming the first to be awarded Groundworker apprenticeship jobs...
Budget 2021: Understanding the furlough extension
As a Board Director for MKBLP, Simon deMaid offers the group guidance on legal and governance.
GLP on meeting e-commerce demands and creating flexible, sustainable warehouses
Investor and developer GLP has discussed plans with MKBLP for the sustainable build of its latest Milton Keynes developments.
Budget 2021
The Chancellor has delivered a budget dominated by the battle to recover from the COVID-19 crisis – which he has...
Mind BLMK - For Better Mental Health
Text MINDBLMK to 70450 (texts cost £3 plus one standard message rate)
Member Q&A with Paul Ballinger, Managing Director, STL Communications Ltd
Why being a member is important? Understanding people and really listening to what they need is the key to ensuring...
MKBLP events update
New to MKBLP is an online panel event, which will be held on the first Tuesday morning of every month.
Winners of the 2020 Women Leaders awards join MKBLP as associate members
The winners from this year’s Women Leaders Awards demonstrated the eclectic mix of innovative work being driven by women in...
Milton Keynes expected to lead country’s 2021 economic fightback
The UK Powerhouse report, published this week, has found that Milton Keynes is expected to lead the fastest economic recovery...
MKBLP members on a winning streak…..
Congratulations to the team at PJ Care following their recent apprenticeship award successes.
Consultation starts on plans for MK Gateway as a new era begins for Saxon Court
A public consultation on plans for the future of Saxon Court has started. This will be the first stage of...
Double win for Milton Keynes College at BAME National Apprenticeship Awards
Congratulations to students from MK college for their recent success at the BAME National Apprenticeship awards – which included scooping...
MK College offering FREE retraining lifeline
With unemployment benefit claims well above pre-pandemic levels, Milton Keynes College is offering a free retraining lifeline for people who...
MKBLP supporting #BeSeenInGreenMK
This month, Milton Keynes University Hospital is holding its #BeSeenInGreenMK fundraiser to raise vital funds for the neonatal unit at...
Congratulations to CEO of MyMiltonKeynes, and MKBLP Board Director, Melanie Beck on being awarded an MBE for ‘Services to the Community’ during the Covid-19 Crisis.
Melanie, who has been instrumental in making positive improvements and promoting Central Milton Keynes for more than two decades, received...
Dr Julie Mills OBE, on her 30 years at the helm of MK College
In the year that she celebrates her 30th anniversary, Julie, who also plays a pivotal role as a Board Director...
Lucy Gallois recognised for contribution to ‘Digital & Technology’ industry in Milton Keynes
Congratulations to Lucy Gallois, one of MKBLP's new Board Directors and Boxx Communications' Senior Relation Manager, for being announced as...
PragmatiQ Solutions shortlisted for coveted technology award
We were delighted to hear this week that MKBLP member, Stuart Goldwater, and his team at PragmatiQ Solutions, have been...
Love MK Hate Litter
On Monday (14th September) the team behind local action group Love MK Hate Litter will kick-start a two-week litter picking...
Partnership between two MKBLP members leads the way in bringing Gigabit to MK
Boxx Communications, a specialist provider of telephony and internet connectivity services, is working in partnership with CityFibre as a City...
“Offer Guarantee” for MK College hopefuls amid pandemic disruption
Students anxiously picking up their GCSE results today in the hope of studying at Milton Keynes College are being guaranteed...
Join MKBLP members in #LoveMKHateLitter clean up
For the past 7 years, on 24 July MKBLP member and Kaizen McDonald’s franchisee, Ken Tomkins has been joined by...
Captain Sir Tom Moore receives knighthood from the Queen
Here at MKBLP we would like to congratulate Captain Sir Tom Moore on his knighthood from the Queen.
MKBLP: In Conversation with... Councillor Peter Marland
Speaking to MKBLP Chair, Nicholas Mann, as part of the business partnership’s ‘In Conversation with….’ series of interviews, Cllr Peter...
Build continues on Santander’s flagship UK technology hub
Fuelling future growth within CMK and the BID area is the news that Santander is now making strides in the...
Simon Green on the opening of the new YMCA during lockdown
This week, MKBLP member Simon Greene appeared on BBC Look East to highlight the new YMCA Campus in Milton Keynes,...
Covid-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal achievement
Well done to Milton Keynes Community Foundation who have reached an incredible milestone of awarding over £400,000 in grants, including...
Infrastructure injection gives MK University Hospital a clean bill of digital health
Two Milton Keynes companies have pulled together to transform the IT services at Milton Keynes University Hospital which is now...
MKBLP: In Conversation with… Series, Jan Flawn CBE and Melanie Beck
In the latest ‘In the latest ‘MKBLP: In Conversation with….’ Series, Jan Flawn CBE, Chair of PJ Chair and MKBLP...
MKBLP: In Conversation with… Freddie Guilmard and Neil Russell
In the middle of National Carers Week, we are delighted that our most recent ‘MKBLP: In Conversation with…’ interview is...
New financial support for micro businesses in Milton Keynes
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Milton Keynes Council has shared over £37m of Government grant funding amongst eligible retail, hospitality, and...
MKBLP on BBC Look East
Following the announcement that Adelie Foods is closing, which will see 614 job losses in Milton Keynes alone, MKBLP Chairman,...
MKBLP: In conversation with... Simon DeMaid and Clive Faine
In the third of MKBLP’s increasingly popular ‘in conversation with’ series, Simon DeMaid, Partner at Howes Percival and MKBLP Board...
MKBLP: In conversation with... Dr Julie Mills and Ian Stuart
In the second of our MKBLP ‘in conversation with’ series, Dr Julie Mills OBE, MKBLP Board Director and CEO of...
MKBLP: In conversation with... Ruby Parmar & Hilary Chipping
In the first of our series Board Director Ruby Parmar interviews Hilary Chipping, Chief Executive of SEMLEP on how business...
How Milton Keynes College is supporting the community during crisis
Students and staff at Milton Keynes College are finding an amazing number of ways to support the community during the...
Ken Tomkins, MD at Kaizen Restaurants Ltd t/a McDonald's Q&A
Member Q&A
The Internet – the essential service we are all leaning on during lockdown
Our internet connection has become a lifeline to the outside world during the Covid-19 pandemic. We depend on our broadband...
The Covid-19 support network across MK in numbers
The people of Milton Keynes are working tirelessly to provide for those in need throughout the city. Here are just...
Musica Charity Choir MK raises awareness of the COVID-19 MK Emergency Response
Milton Keynes choir is raising awareness of Milton Keynes Community Foundation’s Covid-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal
Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom Moore
Here at MKBLP we would like to wish Captain Tom Moore a very happy 100th Birthday.
£1.25 billion government support package to innovative UK businesses
UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package,...
MKBLP Launches First On-Line Event
In a bid to navigate around the current restrictions, and launch a regular schedule of events, which our members are...
Tools to help businesses remain connected
For some time now, technology has made us capable of working wherever we are in the world. Now, more than...
War Veteran and father-in-law of MKBLP member raises over £26m for the NHS
A war veteran who is walking 100 lengths in his own back garden before his 100th birthday at the end...
MKBLP Member Q&A – Stuart Goldwater, Managing Director, PragmatiQ Solutions Ltd
Stuart Goldwater joined MKBLP as a member last year. Stuart is Managing Director and Co-Founder of PragmatiQ Solutions Ltd, a...
Support for people within Milton Keynes
As the Covid 19 pandemic continues to cause disruption to our everyday lives, several initiatives have sprung up across the...
Lockdown: How businesses can use the time effectively
Following a week of crisis, which has seen many businesses furlough their employees, employers and business leaders are now navigating...
Webinars to tune into……
Due to the times we live in technology has never been more embraced and there are countless webinars available for...
Navigating you through the maze of Covid-19 resources
The economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak is undoubtedly causing major disruption amongst Milton Keynes organisations, both large and small,...
Helping businesses through the pandemic
The current situation, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, is likely to be causing concern amongst the business community...
Awards celebrate the achievements of businesses from across Milton Keynes
Last week, businesses of all sizes and sectors came together to celebrate the city’s remarkable achievements, at an awards night...
Milton Keynes organisations within The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For
It was great to see organisations from Milton Keynes ranked within The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list...
MKBAA FINALISTS & KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
Now just a matter of weeks away, the Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards (MKBAA) has announced final details ahead of...
MKBLP supports phase 2 of East-West Rail
MKBLP supports the news from Network Rail this week that the first new railway in over half a century, which...
Milton Keynes gains prominence in Sunday Times Best Places for Business 2020
We are delighted to hear that Milton Keynes featured just behind London in The Sunday Times Best Places for Business...
Businesses of Milton Keynes need to find their voice and engage with council
With the Government set to cut Rate Support Grants, and MK Council’s reliance on business rates set to increase by...
MKBAA 2020 Update - STAGE ONE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
MKBAA 2020 is excited to announce the long-list of entries going through to Stage Two of Milton Keynes’ leading business...
MKBLP helps raise funds for Lord's Taverners
Last week, three MKBLP Board Directors attended the Lord's Taverners lunch at Woburn Golf Club.
MKBLP Board Director Interview - Freddie Guilmard
The media is telling us that we have a deepening skills crisis on our hands and with employment at its...
Women Leaders join MKBLP
Following MKBLP’s pledge to offer winners from the recent Women Leaders awards a free one-year associate membership, we were delighted...
Double Queen’s Award success for MKBLP Member
Congratulations to MKBLP Member, Niftylift who has won two prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise.
MKBLP Board Director Freddie Guilmard takes part in a big 'CEO sleepout'
Last month, MKBLP Board Director and MD of The Red Thread Partnership, Freddie Guilmard took part in a big ‘CEO...
Member Q&A – Katy Berrill
Bid Director at Bid & Tender Support Ltd
The road to MKBAA 2020 heats up
Entries for the 2020 Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards (MKBAA) will close on 21 November. Proving increasingly popular, we have...
Women Leaders award winners to be offered associate MKBLP membership
Ahead of this evening’s Women Leaders Awards, MKBLP would like to wish each of those shortlisted within the 14 categories...
Ruby Parmar, on the business connections which have ignited her retirement path
Following a stellar, three-decade long career in professional services, with the last 20 years spent at PwC, Ruby Parmar, MKBLP...
MKBLP directors tackle the The Parks Trust 25-mile walk for the YMCA Milton Keynes
Four MKBLP Board Directors are today participating in The Parks Trust 25-mile walk for the YMCA Milton Keynes. The sponsored...
Q&A with MKBLP Member Lal Tawney
Find out what makes Milton Keynes special for MKBLP member Lal Tawney and learn about his tips for success.
Success of MKBLP’s Summer Drinks Event
In July we held our first MKBLP drinks event, which gave members the chance to mingle within an informal environment.
Julie Mills OBE discusses the benefits of being a member of MKBLP
Dr Julie Mills OBE, CEO and Group Principle of MK College and driving force behind the new Institute of Technology,...
MKBLP members call to action – do you know any inspiring women leaders?
MKBLP is encouraging members to think about the inspiring and amazing women within their businesses and take a moment to...
MKBLP celebrates the business leaders of the future with MK College
Milton Keynes Business Leaders celebrated the achievements of the City’s students last night, by attending and presenting at the annual,...
10 year NHS plan outlined by Chairman of the MK University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
20 Feb 2019
Simon Lloyd speaks about the government's 10 year NHS plan.
The evolution of technology and the impact on business
13 Sep 2018
Gary Turner, Xero Accounting’s MD, spoke about the evolution of technology at the MKBLP September Quarterly Dinner.
MKDP Survey - Station Square
16 Jul 2018
Milton Keynes Development Partnership are looking at ways in which the area around Station Square in front of Milton Keynes...
International Trade: Preparing for Brexit
28 Feb 2018
There is still much to do to prepare United Kingdom plc AND Milton Keynes plc for a post-Brexit world
MKBLP thoughts on: Partnerships
28 Feb 2018
Partnership must be more than just a word if business partnerships are to work
Going Places Event - Mobility Strategy for Milton Keynes
12 Feb 2018
We’re on the road to somewhere – in a 100mph bus or a driverless car?
Mental Health Wellbeing in the Workplace guide is launched
17 Nov 2017
A half-day workplace wellbeing workshop in November, saw the launch of the MK Business Leaders Partnership Mental Wellbeing in the...
Milton Keynes Business Crime Strategy is launched
20 Apr 2017
Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership and Thames Valley Police have joined forces to produce a Milton Keynes Business Crime Strategy...
A funnel night in with MKCO
18 Apr 2017
MK Business Leaders’ chair Dr Philip Smith and Sir John Southby attended a celebration for MK City Orchestra winning the...
Shenzhen Trade Delegation visit Milton Keynes
07 Apr 2017
Shenzhen is situated north of Hong Kong, is one of the fastest growing cities in China and in 2016 had...
MKBAA 2017 - Success and Results
10 Mar 2017
The Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards, which this year paid homage to Milton Keynes’ 50 years of growth, saw more...
MK Business Leaders is going places in 2017
22 Feb 2017
The historic MK Business Leaders and British Business Group Dubai link is already opening doors to increased trade between Milton...
MK Business Achievement Awards - 2 weeks left to go!
20 Feb 2017
The entries are in, they have been judged and short-lists drawn up – thanks to Sir John Southby and his...
The Business Crime Strategy really is on its way!
01 Feb 2017
It was way back in 2015 that Supt Gez Chiariello of Thames Valley Police spoke to MK Business Leaders about...
Employment lawyer Simon deMaid joins the MKBLP Board
01 Feb 2017
We are pleased to announce that Simon deMaid has joined the MK Business Leaders Board
MKBLP Board of Directors welcomes Ruby Parmar, replacing Mike Robinson
01 Jan 2017
Ruby is the Office Senior Partner at PwC in Milton Keynes and the South Midlands, taking over from Mike Robinson...
UAE trade link praised by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox
15 Dec 2016
The Secretary of State for International Trade Liam Fox has applauded the forging of a trade link between MK Business...
MKBLP get a lesson in future proofing how we prepare people for work
23 Aug 2016
‘What are universities and education for, if it isn’t fitting people for the world of work?’ Lynette Ryals, of Cranfield...
MKBLP hear a new language of entrepreneurship
09 Aug 2016
‘Chiclets, hatcheries and temperature checks’ – Milton Keynes Business Leaders Partnership has been learning the new language of encouraging entrepreneurship.
Voters should consider one issue in the Referendum, John Redwood MP
17 Jun 2016
The European Referendum should be approached from the narrow viewpoint of a single big issue, euro-sceptic John Redwood MP has...
Army recruitment campaign aims for Milton Keynes’ brightest business brains
10 May 2016
British Army Intelligence is looking to recruit from within Milton Keynes’ high tech business community.
Concrete cows brand is the envy of others, says tourism chief
28 Apr 2016
Embrace the concrete cows, urges the director of the UK’s largest tourism body as Milton Keynes makes plans to mark...
MKBLP go inside to learn about prison education
22 Apr 2016
HMP Woodhill is opening its doors to employers that can offer jobs to rehabilitated inmates, Prison Governor Rob Davis has...
MKBLP attend Speaker's House
Order, order! Business Leaders and Medical Detection Dogs are in the House
Milton Keynes Business and Arts
Let’s celebrate a new way to fund the arts and culture scene
MKBLP Chairman Philip Smith receives MBE
01 Jan 2016
Philip Smith says he is pleased and proud to receive an MBE in The New Year Honours List.
Women in Business Awards
28 Sep 2015
Jan Flawn CBE tells us how winning the first Women in Business Award changed her life
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes College
Pre-Election Event April 2015
23 Apr 2015
Candidates mean business at pre-election event
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Taiwan Ambassador’s visit to Milton Keynes
09 Apr 2015
MK Business Leaders Partnership hosts Taiwan Ambassador’s visit to Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Building business links with schools
01 Feb 2015
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28 Feb 2015
Building links with a local school should be your business’s ‘nearly-new’ New Year’s resolution, says Dr Philip Smith, chair of...
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes Council Skills Forum
30 Nov 2014
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31 Dec 2014
Could some joined up thinking bridge the skills gap in Milton Keynes?
MKBAA 2016 Launch Night
The starting gun is fired on the race to find the best in business 2016
Navigating the AI Revolution
How to effectively implement AI within business
News
News
MKBLP announces formal media partnership with Business MK
Milton Keynes University Hospital Leads the Digital Transformation of NHS Healthcare
Bank of England's Kieran Dent Delivers Optimistic Economic Outlook
Navigating the AI Revolution
Business Hustings 2024
The Transformative Power of Youth-Focused Programs
2023
Ten Years of MKBAA
Future arrangements agreed to host regional growth remit for South East Midlands
10th Anniversary launch party for Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards
MKBLP Holds Annual Summer Drinks Event
Good for business - IF: Milton Keynes International Festival attracts culture and investment to city
Milton Keynes aims to reconnect with other local cities to attract the best business talent thanks to new East West Rail links
MKBLP members collaboratively raise £50k for MK Food Bank through funding and support
New Chief Constable pledges to rebuild trust and double neighbourhood police officers
Lights, Camera, Action…. Future proofing Britain’s thriving film & TV industry
MKBLP attends civic celebration to welcome His Majesty The King
2022
The Bank of England delivers candid insights to Milton Keynes businesses
Diversity - creating a culture of change starts from within
Gamiel Yafai: Businesses need to unleash the full power of diversity
MK Businesses set to ramp up community support as the cost of living crisis takes hold
MK College Principal and MKBLP Board Director, Dr Julie Mills OBE, retires
New EU Directive to protect human rights and the environment set to impact business of all sizes
Upskilling and training is key to retaining skills
Celebrating the official city status of Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes welcomes 50th Mayor
Milton Keynes businesses awarded Queen's Award for Enterprise
Marking the tremendous return of MKBAA
Construction begins at South Central Institute of Technology
SME Programme Now Live
2021
Demand for apprentices booming in Milton Keynes
Bright Future Ahead as Businesses Vote to Renew MyMiltonKeynes BID
Judges top tips for winning a MKBAA entry
Member Q&A with Anouar Kassim MBE, founding director of Milton Keynes Islamic Arts, Heritage and Culture (MKIAC)
Call for MKBAA entries
Milton Keynes Business Achievement Awards returns for 2022
Q&A with Lisa Robey, Branch Manager, Handelsbanken
McDonald's to create 150 jobs in MK with new restaurant opening
A New Era for Saxon Court: £180m Plans for New Gateway to Milton Keynes Submitted
Summer Drinks and Networking Event
Award success for Queensbury
PJ Care finalists in BAME Apprenticeship Awards 2021
Unity Place Santander Development Featured in Financial Times
Minister says New Bletchley IoT “vital” for closing skills gap
Announcement of new, Direct Debit option for membership fees
Launching Male Perspectives On The Value Of Women at Work
The UK’s first standalone 5G network powers up Milton Keynes
Support to fuel business growth within Milton Keynes
MK Business Naturally Tribal Skincare’s Born & Bred range showcased at H-Beauty MK
£1million awarded in grants through Covid-19 Response
PragmatiQ Solutions Achieves Microsoft Gold Partner Status
Invitation to Queen’s Award for Enterprise entry workshop
MKBLP call for cycling enthusiasts to join fundraising challenge
Cancellation of the Oxford to Cambridge (Ox-Cam) Expressway
Anglian Water Alliance students celebrate apprenticeship success
Budget 2021: Understanding the furlough extension
GLP on meeting e-commerce demands and creating flexible, sustainable warehouses
Budget 2021
Mind BLMK - For Better Mental Health
Member Q&A with Paul Ballinger, Managing Director, STL Communications Ltd
MKBLP events update
2020
Winners of the 2020 Women Leaders awards join MKBLP as associate members
Milton Keynes expected to lead country’s 2021 economic fightback
MKBLP members on a winning streak
Consultation starts on plans for MK Gateway as a new era begins for Saxon Court
Double win for Milton Keynes College at BAME National Apprenticeship Awards
MK College offering FREE retraining lifeline
MKBLP supporting #BeSeenInGreenMK
Congratulations to CEO of MyMiltonKeynes, and MKBLP Board Director, Melanie Beck on being awarded an MBE for ‘Services to the Community’ during the Covid-19 Crisis.
Dr Julie Mills OBE, on her 30 years at the helm of MK College
Lucy Gallois recognised for contribution to ‘Digital & Technology’ industry in Milton Keynes
PragmatiQ Solutions shortlisted for coveted technology award
Love MK Hate Litter
A partnership between two MKBLP members will lead the way in bringing Gigabit speeds to the city.
“Offer Guarantee” for MK College hopefuls amid pandemic disruption
Join MKBLP members in #LoveMKHateLitter clean up
Captain Sir Tom Moore receives knighthood from the Queen
MKBLP: In Conversation with…… Councillor Peter Marland
Build continues on Santander’s flagship UK technology hub
Simon Greene on the opening of the new YMCA during lockdown
Covid-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal achievement
Infrastructure injection gives Milton Keynes University Hospital a clean bill of digital health
MKBLP: In Conversation with… Series, Jan Flawn CBE and Melanie Beck
MKBLP: In Conversation with… Freddie Guilmard and Neil Russell
New financial support for micro businesses in Milton Keynes
MKBLP on BBC Look East
MKBLP: In conversation with... Simon DeMaid and Clive Faine
MKBLP: In conversation with... Dr Julie Mills and Ian Stuart
MKBLP: In conversation with... Ruby Parmar & Hilary Chipping
How Milton Keynes College is supporting the community during crisis
Ken Tomkins, Managing Director Kaizen Restaurants Ltd t/a McDonald's
The Internet – the essential service we are all leaning on during lockdown
The Covid-19 support network across MK in numbers
Musica Charity Choir MK raises awareness of the COVID-19 MK Emergency Response Appeal
Happy 100th Birthday Captain Tom Moore
£1.25 billion government support package to innovative UK businesses
MKBLP Launches First On-Line Event
Tools to help businesses remain connected
War Veteran and father of MKBLP member raises over £26m for the NHS
MKBLP Member Q&A – Stuart Goldwater, Managing Director, PragmatiQ Solutions Ltd
Support for people within Milton Keynes
Lockdown: How businesses can use the time effectively
Webinars to tune into……
Navigating you through the maze of Covid-19 resources
Helping businesses through the pandemic
Awards celebrate the achievements of businesses from across Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes organisations feature within The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list 2020
MKBAA FINALISTS & KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCED
MKBLP supports phase 2 of East-West Rail
Milton Keynes gains prominence in Sunday Times Best Places for Business 2020
Businesses of Milton Keynes need to find their voice and engage with council
2019
MKBAA 2020 Update - STAGE ONE SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
MKBLP helps raise funds for Lord's Taverners
MKBLP Board Director Interview - Freddie Guilmard
Women Leaders join MKBLP
Double Queen’s Award success for MKBLP Member
MKBLP Board Director Freddie Guilmard takes part in a big 'CEO sleepout'
Katy Berrill Q&A
The road to MKBAA 2020 heats up
Women Leaders award winners to be offered associate MKBLP membership
Ruby Parmar, on the business connections which have ignited her retirement path
MKBLP directors tackle the The Parks Trust 25-mile walk for the YMCA Milton Keynes
Q&A with MKBLP Member Lal Tawney
Success of MKBLP’s Summer Drinks Event
Julie Mills OBE discusses the benefits of being a member of MKBLP
Do you know any inspiring women leaders?
MKBLP celebrates the business leaders of the future with MK College
February 2019 Breakfast Briefing
2018
The evolution of technology and the impact on business
MKDP Survey - Station Square
International Trade: Preparing for Brexit
MKBLP word on: Partnerships
Going Places Event
2017
Mental Health Wellbeing in the Workplace guide is launched
Milton Keynes Business Crime Strategy is launched
A funnel night in with MKCO
Shenzhen Trade Delegation visit Milton Keynes
MKBAA 2017 - Success and Results
MK Business Leaders is going places in 2017
MK Business Achievement Awards 2 weeks to go!
The Business Crime Strategy really is on its way!
Employment lawyer Simon deMaid joins the MKBLP Board
MKBLP Board of Directors welcomes Ruby Parmar, replacing Mike Robinson
2016
UAE trade link praised by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox
MKBLP get a lesson in future proofing how we prepare people for work
MKBLP hear a new language of entrepreneurship
Voters should consider one issue in the Referendum
Army recruitment campaign aims for Milton Keynes’ brightest business brains
Concrete cows brand is the envy of others, says tourism chief
MKBLP go inside to learn about prison education
MKBLP attends Speaker's House
Milton Keynes Business and Arts
Chairman Philip Smith receives MBE
2015
Women in Business Awards
Pre-Election Event April 2015
Taiwan Ambassador’s visit to Milton Keynes
Building business links with schools
2014
Milton Keynes Council Skills Forum
MKBAA 2016 Launch Night
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