Month: August 2024
APM celebrates women in project management at 2024 conference
On 26 September, over 700 project professionals will come together in London to network, interact and learn about the topics that really matter at the Women in Project Management Conference 2024, organised by the Association for Project Management (APM).
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Dover Marina Hotel & Spa hosts free networking breakfast
Businesses in and around Dover are being invited to share ideas, make new contracts and perhaps seal a deal or two at a new monthly networking event at Dover Marina Hotel & Spa in Dover, Kent.
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Sports club secures £178,000 loan from NatWest to open new headquarters in Kent
Inclusive Sport, a sports club based in Whitstable, Kent, has secured a £178,000 loan from NatWest to purchase its new headquarters.
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Supporting the Surrey ecosystem
Surrey County Council has moved very quickly to set up a Business Support service to provide a great addition to the support ecosystem in Surrey. Surrey Chambers of Commerce has organised and delivered a roadshow of business events that have been a huge success, covering a wide area of Surrey at different times of day!
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What’s in a question?
A lot has been spoken about artificial intelligence (AI) by people far wiser than I, but I wanted to focus on a specific part of the story that I became aware of, following a Radio 4 interview between Nick Robinson of the Today programme and the CEO of Mumsnet.
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Newhaven Enterprise Zone donates nearly £9,000 to good causes
A film school which provides courses for neurodiverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged filmmakers and a summer academy for young people are the latest recipients of funding from Newhaven Enterprise Zone’s Community Fund.
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Kent businesswoman revolutionises the ‘swim cap’ for people of colour
Sevenoaks-based entrepreneur Danielle Obe, founder of Obé, has launched a unique line of waterproof headscarves specially designed for textured hair to empower people of African, Caribbean and Asian heritage to have confidence and protection when in, on and around water.
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Crowe continues Kent expansion with new partner hires
Audit, tax, advisory and risk firm Crowe UK continues its regional growth in the South East by appointing an audit specialist partner and a new partner to its Workforce Advisory team.
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Faversham Hop Festival returns this weekend
Faversham Hop Festival is back on Saturday 31 August and Sunday 1 September, with Britain’s oldest brewer Shepherd Neame returning as principal sponsor for another year.
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St Mary’s Church in Horsham commemorates award-winning renovation
St Mary’s Church in Horsham has received a special plaque after a renovation project at the church by Southwick firm Pilbeam Construction won a Sussex Heritage Trust award.
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The Ivy Collection set to open restaurant in Canterbury
This October, Canterbury is set to welcome a new addition to its dining scene as The Ivy Collection prepares to open its 41st restaurant, based in the heart of the city, creating 140 new local jobs.
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Dartford Means Business supports local entrepreneurs
The Kent Foundation, in partnership with Dartford Borough Council and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, has launched Dartford Means Business, giving local entrepreneurs the chance to win up to £2,000 of business investment.
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Shepherd Neame unveils first English wine collection
Faversham-based Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer, has launched its first collection of English wines in collaboration with fellow Kent business Balfour Winery.
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5,500 sq ft of prime city centre office space let at International House, Brighton
Flude Property Consultants, an independent, regional firm of chartered surveyors, has announced the latest letting at International House in central Brighton to Lucy & Yak, a successful, fast-growing and sustainable fashion retailer, which has taken a new lease of the 4th floor to occupy as its new HQ offices.
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Young people to career hop 50% more than their parents’ generation
Young adults aged between 18-34 expect to have an average of three different careers over their lifetime with a five-year pension holiday, according to a new study commissioned on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management.
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Thackray Williams partners with Crystal Palace FC
Leading Kent and London law firm Thackray Williams is set to reach a global audience thanks to a new partnership with Premier League football club Crystal Palace. The partnership will see the Thackray Williams brand broadcast to football fans around the world during Palace’s home games at Selhurst Park, both on the pitch-side LED displays […]
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Parker & Son’s Kian Lambert celebrates completing apprenticeship
Kian Lambert is celebrating after finishing his two-year apprenticeship with building, roofing and surveying contractors Parker & Son, based in Ninfield, East Sussex.
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South East leads UK in M&A deal volume growth surge
While the majority of the UK saw a dip in deal activity in H1 2024, the South East is outperforming most of the UK with a 24% increase in deal volume involving high-growth companies in the same period, according to a new report from Cripps.
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London Gatwick announces charity fund recipients in Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Local charities and support organisations throughout Kent, Surrey and Sussex are celebrating today (13 August) as the Gatwick Airport Community Trust announces the beneficiaries of its funding programme throughout the region.
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Next phase for Bexhill Enterprise Park
The Bexhill Enterprise Park was conceived as part of a drive to create a major urban extension to Bexhill in East Sussex, to the north-east of the town.
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Leading the charge in innovation and early-stage business support
At Discovery Park, we know that fostering innovation and collaboration is key to driving scientific and technological advancements.
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Major deal sees sale of Maidstone’s Four Jays
Leading Kent resource management group Heathcote Holdings, in conjunction with its Plant Hire Division, has acquired Maidstone-based Four Jays Group to create what is thought to be the South East’s largest family-owned toilet, welfare and commercial hire companies.
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Double award win for Gillingham-based glove manufacturer
Unigloves, a hand protection manufacturer based in Gillingham, Kent, is celebrating a double accolade after being named in the top 100 UK’s Best Workplaces for Women just a few weeks after ranking in the top 100 UK’s Best Workplaces for WellBeing.
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From mess to success
Cleankill’s innovative approach to pest control transforms Oxford United FC’s stadium
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Bedfont Scientific and NewMed raise over £28,000 in funds for Heart of Kent Hospice
A series of events and initiatives have culminated in remarkable fundraising achievements for Heart of Kent Hospice – totalling £28,000 – by med-tech company Bedfont Scientific and NewMed.
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University partnership helps Brighton restaurants measure their social and environmental impact
Restaurant owners in Brighton will be able to measure how well they’re performing on a range of sustainability measures thanks to a new toolkit developed by the University of Brighton in partnership with Restaurants Brighton.
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Sussex’s top businesses exceed £10bn in turnover
The top 40 privately owned businesses in Sussex achieved a landmark amount of revenue last year, increasing overall turnover by 26% to reach £10.98 billion, according to new data from Grant Thornton UK LLP.
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Smart Monkey appoints fractional MD to drive growth in B2B markets
Sussex-based specialist B2B digital marketing agency Smart Monkey has appointed Nick Silverstone as its new fractional MD to drive forward ambitious plans over the next five years.
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Getting recruitment, onboarding and training right for your business
Recruitment and retaining the right staff can be a painful and expensive experience for any organisation. How can you reduce the risk of engaging the wrong person for the organisation? How can you nurture the right people so that you have an enthusiastic and cohesive team to facilitate growth and profitability?
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Former Sevenoaks care home goes up for auction with £1m guide price
A new state-of-the-art indoor padel and social club called Square One is coming to Ashford in September 2024.
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Indoor padel courts business to open in Ashford
A new state-of-the-art indoor padel and social club called Square One is coming to Ashford, Kent in September 2024.
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Sussex Chamber Business Awards 2024
The Sussex Chamber Business Awards evening was a fantastic celebration of the achievements of our business community. It presented an amazing opportunity to grow your brand, stand out from the crowd, to be seen as a high-performing business or individual, attract new talent, differentiate yourself from competitors and celebrate the hard work and achievements of your employees.
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