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.
A space technology company has won a £244m contract to get the closest ever view of the Sun.
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.
A new concept to promote Hertfordshire’s food and drink industry is being launched by a Knebworth sausage maker.
Intellectual property lawyers have joined forces to create the only firm of patent attorneys in the area.
A hotel has launched a town’s first business lunch club.
A Comet award winner has set up her own one-to-one dog training company.
A caravan company has reopened with its old team after 18-months closure.
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.
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.
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.
A new multimillion pound science park has opened for business.
Inspiring employers are being invited to enter a new awards scheme recognising the most successful businesses in Hertfordshire.
A scheme to cut travel costs for employees at 300 Stevenage businesses has been launched.
A neighbourhood supermarket that drew bitter opposition from shop owners and residents has opened.
A networking event aimed at bosses who want to go greener will be held in Hitchin next week.
A NEW dedicated police taskforce is being launched in Hertfordshire today (Sunday) to target metal theft.
A satellite company has secured a £38m contract with the European Space Agency.
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.
Employers are being asked to join an apprentice scheme to help their businesses at the same time as helping disabled people.
Plans for a new hotel and pub in Stevenage have begun with a contract drawn up for a plot on the Arlington Business Park.
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A COLLEGE is spearheading a scheme which aims to combat youth unemployment by creating a new generation of entrepreneurs.
Telecommunications company Astrium has been nominated to represent Stevenage in an initiative to highlight Britain’s manufacturing capabilities.
THE best sausage in the East of England is being made at a farm near Stevenage.
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.
A TOWN centre has received a “real boost” ahead of Christmas with the opening of seven new shops.
A dedicated welding training centre – the first of its kind in the UK, has opened in Comet country.
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.
Staff at Austin’s Funeral Directors are celebrating after scooping a top prize at a prestigious business awards ceremony.