New interactive map aids commercial property search
1st October 2024
Published in association with ........................................ FOLLOWING the launch in November last year of the new interactive map and the inward investment website...
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Your Business Expo: The must-attend event on Bedfordshire’s business calendar
13th September 2024
THE COUNTDOWN to a superb event for businesses to reach, engage and connect continues… Join us at Your Business Expo Bedford. Everyone among the 70-plus exhibitors is ready to welcome the...
A thoroughly modern solution to an historic cost challenge
4th September 2024
SOLAR panels… a very 21st-century solution to the crippling energy costs being faced by one of Bedfordshire’s most historic organisations. Work has just been completed on a project to offset...
Councils growth group seeks employers to join its Business Board
8th August 2024
BUSINESS leaders from Northamptonshire are being invited to join a new Board advising local authorities on the economic growth and development of the South Midlands. Created as part of the South...
Councils join forces to champion growth in business support, skills and careers drive
1st August 2024
LOCAL authorities across the South East Midlands have united to champion economic growth by supporting businesses, improving skills, and enhancing career opportunities. The newly established South...
‘A once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Councils pen letter to PM in support of Universal theme park plan
19th July 2024
THE LEADERS and chief executives of six local authorities have collectively endorsed Universal Destinations & Experiences’ potential theme park and resort project near Bedford. In a...
Business will have its say as councils prepare to take on SEMLEP’s work
13th February 2024
FINAL preparations are being made for the transfer of the functions of the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership into the hands of the sub-region’s local authorities. Businesses...
Just what the doctor ordered: Logistics firm seals warehouse lease deal to manage new health equipment contract
5th February 2024
WINNING a major contract to supply health equipment for patients living independently at home after being discharged from hospital has led to specialist logistics company Medequip leasing a large...
‘A wealth of opportunities’: Firms set to benefit from £2m export boost
4th December 2023
EXPORTERS in Bedfordshire are set to benefit from a targeted support programme aimed at assisting businesses looking to develop their international trade activity. The initiative, led by...
The Pryce has been right for region’s Further Education
1st December 2023
.......................................................................................... RETIRING AFTER 28 years, more than 25 of them as CEO, Ian Pryce leaves behind a modern Further Education...
Councils agree deal to take over SEMLEP business support functions from April 2024
27th October 2023
SIX COUNCILS across the South East Midlands have agreed a deal to take over the business support functions previously delivered by the South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership. ...
Forum focuses on best practice to achieve healthy workplaces
9th August 2023
HEALTH AND WELLBEING in the workplace comes under the spotlight at a special forum as experts outline how employers can best invest in their staff to improve performance, productivity and...
Proud to call the county their home: Small firms celebrate at SME Bedfordshire Business Awards
30th June 2023
THE COMPANIES making up the backbone of Bedfordshire celebrated in style last night (Thursday) at the 2023 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards. The ceremony, held at The Auction House in Luton,...
Aerospace firm wins green light for plans to move UK headquarters to Cranfield Airport
2nd May 2023
RELOCATION of its UK headquarters to a new facility at Cranfield Airport has moved a step closer for aviation giant Marshall Aerospace. Central Bedfordshire Council has approved the...
SEMLEP head welcomes government backing for Oxford-Cambridge regional growth partnership
30th January 2023
GOVERNMENT support for plans to create a pan-regional partnership overseeing growth in the Oxford-Cambridge region has been described as a “major milestone” by SEMLEP chair Peter Horrocks. He was...
