Business
Stevenage students win Company of the Year in business awards
A TEAM of students who set up their own business have been invited to Parliament after being named North Hertfordshire’s Company of the Year in a competition.
Stevenage to the Sun with stellar contract for space firm
A space technology company has won a £244m contract to get the closest ever view of the Sun.
Rapidly expanding tech firm moves to Stevenage
A building engineering and technology firm that has grown from three to 130 employees in eight years has opened a new headquarters in Comet country.
Love Herts produce says sausage maker
A new concept to promote Hertfordshire’s food and drink industry is being launched by a Knebworth sausage maker.
Lawyers join intellectual forces
Intellectual property lawyers have joined forces to create the only firm of patent attorneys in the area.
Award-winner launches dog training start-up
A Comet award winner has set up her own one-to-one dog training company.
Caravan company rolls back into Hitchin
A caravan company has reopened with its old team after 18-months closure.
Streets Accountant’s analyse the Budget’s impact on business
Following George Osborne’s announcements last week, Streets Chartered Accountants in association with the Comet held a special Budget presentation to pick over the detail.
Free budget advice from Streets Accountants
The impact of George Osborne’s budget on individuals and businesses will be the subject of a free presentation on Friday by Streets Chartered Accountants in association with the Comet.
Clampdown on construction safety failures
Building sites in Herts and Beds are under the spotlight by a safety watchdog in an effort to clamp down on deaths and injuries in the construction industry.
Call for inspirational employers
Inspiring employers are being invited to enter a new awards scheme recognising the most successful businesses in Hertfordshire.
Collaboration to cut commuter costs
A scheme to cut travel costs for employees at 300 Stevenage businesses has been launched.
Controversial Stevenage Tesco opens
A neighbourhood supermarket that drew bitter opposition from shop owners and residents has opened.
Advice to go green and prosper
A networking event aimed at bosses who want to go greener will be held in Hitchin next week.
Metal thieves targeted by new police squad
A NEW dedicated police taskforce is being launched in Hertfordshire today (Sunday) to target metal theft.
Astrium wins £38m space contract
A satellite company has secured a £38m contract with the European Space Agency.
Controversial Stevenage Tesco inundated with job applicants
A neighbourhood Tesco store opposed by residents and businesses has filled its vacancies – with more than four times as many people applying than jobs available.
Businesses sign up to disabled apprentice scheme
Employers are being asked to join an apprentice scheme to help their businesses at the same time as helping disabled people.
Plans for new Stevenage hotel and pub
Plans for a new hotel and pub in Stevenage have begun with a contract drawn up for a plot on the Arlington Business Park.
North Hertfordshire College spearhead entrepreneurial scheme
A COLLEGE is spearheading a scheme which aims to combat youth unemployment by creating a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Satellite of love for Astrium
Telecommunications company Astrium has been nominated to represent Stevenage in an initiative to highlight Britain’s manufacturing capabilities.
Noddy gives best banger gong to Aston farm
THE best sausage in the East of England is being made at a farm near Stevenage.
Think first-aid this festive season
A life-saving charity is giving Comet country businesses an early Christmas present by offering discounts on first aid and fire marshal training courses during the festive period.
New shops ‘boost’ for Letchworth Town Centre
A TOWN centre has received a “real boost” ahead of Christmas with the opening of seven new shops.
First welding centre opens in Stevenage
A dedicated welding training centre – the first of its kind in the UK, has opened in Comet country.
Calling all Comet country businesses: Free advertising totalling £15m on offer
REGIONAL and local newspapers across the country have today (Wednesday) delivered a huge boost to UK business by pledging an unprecedented £15m of free advertising to the most dynamic fledgling enterprises.
Major service award for family funeral firm
Staff at Austin’s Funeral Directors are celebrating after scooping a top prize at a prestigious business awards ceremony.
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