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PETER’S FRIENDS

eter is one of only 500 people living in their budget if any major unexpected
Pin the UK who were born with a rare expenses arise, as Peter explains: “There
condition which means that bones and was a period of time when my condition
muscles do not develop as usual. Despite meant that I couldn’t control my body
this, he has been able to get around for temperature and therefore there was lots
most of his life using crutches. of laundry to do, but when the washing
In the early 1980s he joined the machine broke down we weren’t sure how
business products industry and became to pay for a new one! Luckily, I was told Peter added: “We cannot thank the
General Manager of an office machines about the BOSS Charity and we applied BOSS Charity enough. I feel guilty for
company. Sadly, Peter’s mobility to them for assistance. Over the years asking for help, but when you can’t work,
worsened over the years and it became the Charity has helped us replace very what’s the alternative? They have been a
impossible for him to work. old furniture and pay for the deposit for a real life saver!”
While Peter and his wife are able to mobility car and for a couple of mobility
live reasonably well on the state benefits scooters, which are essential for me to be For more details about the BOSS Charity, go to
they receive, there’s often nothing left able to get around outside the house.” www.bossfederation.com
INTEGRA MEMBERS CELEBRATE

INNOVATION & INITIATIVE

ver 200 delegates attended this in terms of business growth.
Oyear’s Integra Business Solutions’ The afternoon’s supplier exhibition
National Conference at the East Midlands featured 61 exhibitor companies, with
Conference Centre on September 20th, Simon Wallis of InControl marketing hosting
which also marked the 20th anniversary of an informative workshop focusing on digital
the Initiative brand. marketing as part of the marketing mix.
The morning’s keynote address by To round the day off, celebrity guest Jeff Award Winners:
CEO Aidan McDonough explored the Stelling regaled the audience with tales from
conference’s ‘Innovate for Growth’ theme his career in sports broadcasting journalism. Best Dressed Stand
and - in a change from the published Delegates at the Gala Dinner and Awards
Dickies
agenda - Martin Wilde from MWA hosted evening were thrilled by the operatic Product of the Show
the second session, sharing some key UK excellence of The Voice 2018 finalist
Kirarich glitter Alliance Member of
market trends from his 2018 industry Bella Voci, as well as by comedian Steve
highlighter pens, the Year
research study. Ian Whitcombe from Antalis Shanyaski. Dinner guests also dug deep to
Zebra Pen (UK) Emerald Office
next provided additional food for thought, raise £1,500 for two very deserving causes:
demonstrating how members could Cancer Research and the Royal Air Force Manufacturer of the Directory Member of
create additional revenue with innovative Benevolent Fund. Year Award the Year
packaging solutions, while Professor The end of the evening saw Integra CEO Brother UK Active Office
Stephen Roper from Warwick Business Aidan McDonough wish Financial Director Distributor of the Year Gold Member of the
School shared how companies which focus Rob Jenkins, who has been with the business Award Year
on innovation can realise tangible benefits for 23 years, a long and happy retirement. Antalis UK Office Plus - Jersey

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