Judi-mae Alderton, the passionate marketer behind Mae Day Marketing, has clinched the prestigious Global Business Marketing Consultancy of the Year Award from Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards. This esteemed recognition underscores her outstanding contributions to various industries, which has had a particular focus on the brewing, beer and orchard sectors. The Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards are a pinnacle of recognition within the global corporate community, celebrating individuals and firms that introduce new methods and ideas. Alderton's achievement not only signifies her individual dedication but also highlights the prowess of Norfolk's marketing consultancy landscape on a global stage, with Mae Day Marketing picked from 27,515 nominations across 34 countries worldwide. Corporate LiveWire Awards Judge, Osmaan Mahmood, praised Mae Day Marketing's impact, stating, "Each winner of these awards has…

Christmas has arrived at discount retailer Lathams of Potter Heigham. Santa’s Grotto is now open daily from 10am at the famous store on the Norfolk Broads. Enjoy a magical trip to Santa’s Grotto to meet the big man himself. Walk through a festive world full of displays including a stunning railway train you can sit in, to arrive at the North Pole where children can have a chat with Father Christmas and receive a gift to take home. Lathams’ elves will be on hand to help spread Christmas cheer (and take the grotto tickets!).

Norfolk-based marketing consultant Judi-mae Alderton, owner of Mae Day Marketing, has been awarded the prestigious global Business Marketing Consultancy of the Year Award by Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards. The Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards are the most highly anticipated and celebrated recognition within the global corporate community, highlighting firms and individuals that have introduced new methods and ideas in their industry over the past 12 months. This award not only celebrates Alderton's individual dedication but also highlights the prowess of Norfolk's marketing consultancy landscape on a global stage. Corporate LiveWire received a staggering 27,515 nominations from 34 countries worldwide, making this year's competition exceptionally fierce. That a Norfolk business won in the category of ‘Consultancy and Business Services’ is a feat for Alderton and Norfolk itself.

South Norfolk Council and Broadland District Council have helped over 200 businesses secure grants totalling almost £700,000, through the Business Builder programme. This investment has accelerated growth and supported start-up companies, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. Alongside investment, business owners have also been able to access advice and training, tailored around each business and its specific needs. South Norfolk Council’s Cabinet Member for Stronger, Greener Economy, Cllr Lisa Overton-Neal, said: “For many entrepreneurs, taking the next step to grow a business can be challenging. Lack of funds or a gap in knowledge or skills can put a stop to the best of plans. This is where the Business Builder programme can make a huge difference.”