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Invest Leicestershire: International Retail Software Provider To Create New Jobs In Leicestershire(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) RDATE:04082008 Maple Lake works with Loughborough University and Invest Leicestershire to create 15 new jobs over next three years International retail software provider, Maple Lake is to create up to 15 new jobs in Leicestershire over the next three years. The Canadian-based company employs 10 staff at its UK headquarters in Hamilton, Leicester and is recruiting to help grow the business as it looks to expand into Europe. Invest Leicestershire and Loughborough University will help to facilitate the recruitment process by focusing on graduates from the University's Business School. Invest Leicestershire is also in discussions with the University of Leicester and De Montfort University over similar agreements to help Maple Lake recruit graduates from Computer Sciences courses for roles as technical consultants. Bob Jolley, Commercial Director at Maple Lake said: "Previous business experience has shown to me the enormous talent that exists within the Leicestershire area when businesses like ours increase their workforce in line with their strategic business expansion. The ability to work with accredited educational establishments like Loughborough University will provide further joint opportunities for enthusiastic and educated business people." Martin Peters, Chief Executive of Leicester Shire Promotions said: "This latest success is further evidence of our commitment to take advantage of the world-class expertise on offer at our three local universities to support the business case for investment in Leicester and Leicestershire. Maple Lake has shown its own commitment to Leicester and Leicestershire by opening up its dedicated UK office here in 2007, supported by the work of the East Midlands Development Agency. We are glad that we've able to help broker a solution that will help the business to grow further." Cathy Hart, Retail Programme Director, at Loughborough University commented: "This is excellent news for our future graduates and reinforces Loughborough University's position as the highest ranked UK Retail University and a Top 10 Business School. We look forward to working with Maple Lake over the next three years." Kishor Tailor, Chief Executive of Leicester Shire Economic Partnership added: "This is good news for Leicestershire and a real boost for our growing retail sector. Maple Lake, a retail software specialist, together with the University specialising in design, retailing and computer sciences, creates a unique blend of opportunities for our graduates to stay in Leicestershire and be successful. We welcome Maple Lake's investment and hope to work with them in the future." Earlier this year, Invest Leicestershire initiated the 'Three Universities for Business' campaign to boost engagement with the three Leicestershire-based universities and local and regional businesses. The initiative brings together the complementary professional and technical expertise, and wide range of specialist services from De Montfort University, Loughborough University and the University of Leicester. This will enable local and regional companies to easily identify opportunities for engagement with the universities to support their business performance. Further information can be obtained from www.3u4b.com or by calling Invest Leicestershire on 0116 225 4071. About Maple Lake: Maple Lake is a Canadian independent provider of 'best of breed' planning solutions for the retail market. For more information on Maple Lake, please visit www.maplelake.com About Loughborough University: Loughborough is one of the country's leading universities, with an international reputation for excellence in teaching and research, strong links with industry and unrivalled sporting achievement. It is a member of the esteemed 1994 Group - a set of internationally recognised, research intensive universities - and has a reputation for the relevance of its work. Its degree programmes are highly regarded by professional institutions and businesses, and its graduates are consistently targeted by the UK's top recruiters. Loughborough is also the UK's premier university for sport. It has perhaps the best integrated sports development environment in the world and support staff. It also has the country's largest concentration of world-class training facilities across a wide range of sports. In the 2007 National Student Survey, the University was voted fourth in the UK, with 23 out of 29 of Loughborough's subject areas being ranked in the top ten for overall satisfaction. Loughborough is also ranked in the top fifteen of UK universities in national league tables. It was named winner of the 2006 and 2007 Times Higher award for the UK's Best Student Experience and winner of the 2007 award for Outstanding Support for Overseas Students. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, the University has been awarded six Queen's Anniversary Prizes - an achievement bettered by no other university. About Leicester Shire Economic Partnership (LSEP): LSEP is the sub-regional strategic partnership for Leicester and Leicestershire and invests GBP10 million annually to regenerate the economy of Leicester Shire. This funding is provided bythe East Midlands Development Agency (emda), which is working towardsensuring the East Midlands becomes a top 20 region in Europe by 2010. LSEPhas a programme ofaround 100 projects each year and one of its aims is to create new employment opportunities and safeguard existing jobs. About Invest Leicestershire: Invest Leicestershire is part of Leicester Shire Promotions and is the official inward investment organisation for Leicester and Leicestershire. Invest Leicestershire offers an extensive, free and confidential package of advice and assistance to businesses looking to relocate to, or expand within Leicester and Leicestershire. The company's focus is on helping businesses to create new jobs and safeguard existing jobs to boost the local economy in Leicester and Leicestershire. It is supported by Leicester Shire Economic Partnership, East Midlands Development Agency, Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and private sector partners. About Leicester Shire Promotions: Leicester Shire Promotions is a private, not-for-profit company formed in July 2003 as a partnership between Leicester City Council, Leicestershire County Council and the Leicester Shire Economic Partnership. The company is the Destination Management Organisation (DMO) responsible for promoting Leicester and Leicestershire to visitors and investors, based on a coordinated place marketing strategy that focuses on destination leadership and coordination, attracting investors and visitors, services for investors and visitors, and services for the tourism industry. CONTACT: Invest Leicestershire Tel: +44 (0)116 225 4071 e-mail [email protected] WWW: http://www.investleicestershire.com Simon Gribbon, Leicester Shire Promotions Tel: +44 (0)116 224 4001 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: http://www.goleicestershire.com ((M2 Communications Ltd disclaims all liability for information provided within M2 PressWIRE. Data supplied by named party/parties. 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