Business
Owner of Chicago’s in Stevenage goes into administration
THE owner of Chicago’s in Stevenage has gone into administration, prompting fears the nightclub will close.
Stevenage HMV jobs safe after rescue deal
JOBS at Stevenage’s HMV store are safe after the shop was included in a rescue deal announced today (Friday).
New owners confirmed for Letchworth shopping centre in £14m deal
NEW owners have been confirmed for a shopping centre based in the heart of a town.
Stevenage store safe as Dreams enters administration
A BED specialist entered administration yesterday (Tuesday) but a store in Stevenage has already been sold to another company.
Hitchin optician brings in groundbreaking equipment
AN OPTICIAN has got his sights set on cutting out unneccessary sight-loss, thanks to a piece of groundbreaking equipment.
Letchworth ecology business continues to grow
A LEADING ecology consultancy is expanding its business and is now on the hunt for new recruits.
New wedding business for full time receptionist
A FULL-time receptionist has broken into the world of weddings with a new business that’s as sweet as sugar – literally.
Austin’s managing director speaks of success
AN ENTERPRISING managing director who has seen a turnover increase of 98 per cent since she took over the family business has said the key to her success has been to offer the best customer service.
Food lesson by former Hitchin teacher
A TEACHER has turned to cooking books after setting up his own healthy fast food delivery business.
Communication and feedback is key to family business
A DIRECTOR who joined her family business more than 10 years ago has said the key to her success has been communication and feedback.
Herts relaunch for business club
A BUSINESS club which started five years ago has been relaunched as The Hertfordshire Business CLUB.
FSB welcome fall in jobless total
ENCOURAGING employment figures have been welcomed by lobbying organisation the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
Designer opens bespoke jewellery centre
THE art of crafting bespoke jewellery is being showcased at a redesigned centre in rural Hertfordshire.
Hitchin Priory under new management
ONE of Comet country’s biggest hotels and wedding venues is under new management.
Blockbuster stores in Stevenage, Hitchin and Letchworth among those at risk
JOBS at four Comet country stores are at risk after it was announced today (Wednesday) that Blockbuster is set to go into administration.
Stevenage Comet store closes
AN ELECTRICAL chain has closed its Stevenage store tonight (Saturday) with 14 staff losing their jobs.
Labour leader Ed Miliband visits Stevenage company
THE leader of the Labour party visited Stevenage this morning (Tuesday) as he praised businesses in the area and called for housing needs to be addressed.
Herts Business Expo gears up for its fourth business event
HERTFORDSHIRE’S biggest business event comes to Knebworth Barns tomorrow (Wednesday).
New Stevenage restaurant to offer a taste of America
A NEW 150-seater restaurant will open this month offering authentic flavours from the USA.
Letchworth businesses to discuss BID investment
BUSINESSES will meet to discuss the possibility of investing in a community partnership which could help shape a town’s economic future.
Later night Stevenage shopping to boost trade
SHOPS in Stevenage town centre will open longer from Monday in a trial to make shopping more convenient and boost trade.
GALLERY: Screaming fans greet TOWIE star at Letchworth tanning salon opening
A CROWD of screaming fans gathered for the opening of a tanning salon as a reality TV star did the honours.
Jobs threatened by business centre demolition
Employers are being evicted and jobs threatened after a business centre’s owners decided to close its doors for good.
Hitchin woman named rising star of manufacturing world
A WOMAN from Comet country has been announced as one of the 30 young rising stars of the manufacturing world by business minister Mark Prisk.
Sweet taste of success for Stevenage cake company
A CAKE shop has won a contract to sell its mouth-watering sweet delights in an upmarket store.
Olympic creators come to Stevenage
Vehicles used in the construction of the Olympic Games will be a regular sight in Stevenage after a plant hire company announced it will open for business on Monday.
Letchworth shopping centre put up for sale
A SHOPPING centre in the heart of a town has been put up for sale.
H&M to open in Stevenage
Clothing giant H&M will open a branch in the former Waterstones store in Stevenage, it was confirmed today.
Sewing from Hogwarts to Middle Row
A Harry Potter seamstress is meeting recession-driven demand for handmade clothes by opening a sewing school.
Letchworth Clinton Cards store to close
A CARD chain is closing its Letchworth GC store, it was announced today (Thursday).
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