New grants support young entrepreneurs in Kent and Medway
Leading grant maker Kent Community Foundation has partnered with SWEF to support Kent and Medway’s young business entrepreneurs.
Kent plays host to landmark hydrogen construction plant trial
Kent-based Gallagher Group recently hosted a landmark hydrogen-powered plant trial at its Hermitage Quarry as part of the company’s journey to net zero by 2050, in collaboration with the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, JCB and Ryze Power. The trial represents a major step forward for the Lower Thames Crossing’s ambition to eliminate diesel use […]
Sussex candle manufacturer fuels expansion
Sussex-based family-owned business Contract Candles & Diffusers, a manufacturer of premium home fragrance products for luxury brands, has secured a multi-million-pound asset-based lending facility from Praetura Commercial Finance to support its next phase of growth.
£100k funding boost to grow tourism in Newhaven
A new working group has been launched with a £100,000 investment from the Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) to boost tourism and grow the town’s visitor economy, with £50,000 to be delivered over the first 12 months.
Half of Kent locals lack confidence using technology, says study
Research conducted by broadband provider Trooli has found that half of Kent locals lack confidence using basic technology, leaving 21% feeling left behind.
New grants support young entrepreneurs in Kent and Medway
Leading grant maker Kent Community Foundation has partnered with SWEF to support Kent and Medway’s young business entrepreneurs.
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Kent plays host to landmark hydrogen construction plant trial
Kent-based Gallagher Group recently hosted a landmark hydrogen-powered plant trial at its Hermitage Quarry as part of the company’s journey to net zero by 2050, in collaboration with the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, JCB and Ryze Power. The trial represents a major step forward for the Lower Thames Crossing’s ambition to eliminate diesel use […]
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Sussex candle manufacturer fuels expansion
Sussex-based family-owned business Contract Candles & Diffusers, a manufacturer of premium home fragrance products for luxury brands, has secured a multi-million-pound asset-based lending facility from Praetura Commercial Finance to support its next phase of growth.
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£100k funding boost to grow tourism in Newhaven
A new working group has been launched with a £100,000 investment from the Newhaven Enterprise Zone (NEZ) to boost tourism and grow the town’s visitor economy, with £50,000 to be delivered over the first 12 months.
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Half of Kent locals lack confidence using technology, says study
Research conducted by broadband provider Trooli has found that half of Kent locals lack confidence using basic technology, leaving 21% feeling left behind.
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Fixfast expands with £11m HSBC UK support
Backed by an £11 million investment from HSBC UK, Maidstone-based Fixfast has launched what it calls the most advanced fastener manufacturing and R&D centre in the country.
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Age, intent and trust influence online search behaviour, says survey
Online consumer search behaviour is becoming increasingly fragmented as digital integration and increased consumer choice drive Brits to switch between platforms, according to performance marketing agency Reflect Digital.
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South East mid-sized businesses predict growth despite trade bottlenecks
South East mid-sized businesses are optimistic about plans to export overseas in the next year, despite recent turmoil in global trade and tough economic challenges, according to accounting and business advisory firm BDO.
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Praxis seals landmark Kings Hill office deal
Praxis, the London-based real estate and property management company, has acquired a major part of the business park at Kings Hill, near West Malling in Kent.
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Caxtons announces senior promotions in Estate and Block Management
Kent-based firm Caxtons Property Consultants has announced the promotions of two members of its Estate and Block Management team, Tony Martin and Natalie Peck.
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Knights strengthens South East presence with Rix & Kay acquisition
UK regional professional services business Knights has strengthened its presence in the South East with the acquisition of Rix & Kay Solicitors LLP for an undisclosed sum.
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EKC Sheppey College reveals new curriculum amid major extension
A transformative new curriculum tailored to meet local industry needs will soon launch at EKC Sheppey College, enabled by the site’s expansion, which enhances capacity and facilities.
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More companies choose Bexhill Enterprise Park
I’ve been happy to welcome two additional, exciting businesses to the Bexhill Enterprise Park this month, with Yokahu and Perspective (South East) Ltd moving into offices in our High Weald House business centre.
Spring momentum at Discovery Park
I’m proud to share just some of the exciting developments happening across our community this spring. From new biotech arrivals and programme launches to community events and leadership milestones, there’s a real buzz about the park, and I’d like to invite more businesses and researchers to be part of it.
Companies thriving in High Weald House
Our High Weald House business centre on the Bexhill Enterprise Park is home to a vibrant mix of companies. I caught up with three of them to hear how their business is doing. NBS Underwriting moved into High Weald House in 2023. Manager Rob Hawkes told me its business in the region, which sells property […]
Innovation, expansion and impact: Q1 highlights
Quarter 1 of 2025 got off to a flying start. We’re proud to see many of our tenants expanding their footprint at Discovery Park, reflecting their success and growth, including Inhalytic, an analytical chemistry testing consultancy specialising in the analysis of Orally Inhaled and Nasal Drug Products (OINDPs) – their third expansion in just four […]
Who is sitting around your table?
Running a business has its ups and downs, as all business owners know, and sometimes all the planning in the world and the best ideas can have to be changed due to factors outside of your control.
Preparation is pre-requisite for positive planning
The government is talking a lot about ‘growth’ and has at last recognised the shortcomings in the nation’s planning system. Much is made of how poorly our planning system works, but what can businesses do to tip the odds in their favour?