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Many firms still locked in 'survival mode'

Many firms still locked in 'survival mode'

01 June 2021

A survey has revealed how many owner-managed businesses are walking a tight-rope due to the impact of the pandemic.

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

Broadband provider pledges 'ultra fast' speeds for 26 Kent locations

28 May 2021

Openreach has revealed it is to significantly bolster internet connection speeds for numerous locations across Kent within the next five years.

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Contact centre gets £1m upgrade

Contact centre gets £1m upgrade

26 May 2021

A major investment has been made into a site acquired by a leading logistics firm.

Retailers urged to join countywide reward scheme

Retailers urged to join countywide reward scheme

24 May 2021

A new scheme, backed by local authorities, is set to go live with 16,000 retailers from across the county.

Time to celebrate apprentices' success

Time to celebrate apprentices' success

20 May 2021

A graduation ceremony for apprentices takes place later this year - and it has a new website to register your entry.

Commercial property site goes live

Commercial property site goes live

20 May 2021

A local authority has launched a site allowing firms to easily find retail, office or industrial units available to rent.

Entrepreneurs get start-up loan offer

Entrepreneurs get start-up loan offer

19 May 2021

A government-backed loan programme is expecting a big demand from young entrepreneurs keen to start their own business.

KEiBA 2021: Enter your firm today!

KEiBA 2021: Enter your firm today!

19 May 2021

The region's most prestigious business awards are back for 2021 and nominations open today.

Experts to debate performance of economy

Experts to debate performance of economy

13 May 2021

A free event will feature a host of big names from the county as they debate the latest economic outcomes.

Could recovery be slower than expected?

Could recovery be slower than expected?

12 May 2021

The latest GDP figures reveal a bounce back after a drop between January and March - but one expert warns recovery could be slower than hoped.

Five ways Kent is changing the world

Five ways Kent is changing the world

12 May 2021

From life-saving drug discovery to 6G technology, our county has its fair share of people striving to make the planet a better place.

How to stream a summer of top TV

How to stream a summer of top TV

12 May 2021

From new blockbuster movies to much-talked about shows and documentaries, streaming services have some exciting plans for viewers.

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Soundbites session feature top academics

Soundbites session feature top academics

11 May 2021

Business insight will be on offer as a series of webinars take place online, with the first taking place next month.

Expert joins team to boost food and drink producers

Expert joins team to boost food and drink producers

11 May 2021

A horitcultural expert has joined the team helping to boost the sector across Kent and Medway.

Plan to rebuild our economy after Covid

Plan to rebuild our economy after Covid

07 May 2021

After the twin shocks of Brexit and the pandemic, the South East Local Enterprise Partnership has unveiled its plans to help the recovery.

Strawberry proves a hit for Sir James Dyson

Strawberry proves a hit for Sir James Dyson

06 May 2021

A Kent strawberry has become the latest fruit to benefit from a state-of-the-art glasshouse run by Sir James Dyson.

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KEiBA 2021: Entries for top awards open this month

KEiBA 2021: Entries for top awards open this month

04 May 2021

The region's most prestigious business awards will return for 2021 - here's all the details you need to get your entry ready.

Queen's Award for cannabis firm and email security company

Queen's Award for cannabis firm and email security company

29 April 2021

A prestigious award has been presented to two leading companies in the county.

Fruit farm invests big in apple machine

Fruit farm invests big in apple machine

23 April 2021

A fruit farm is hoping to enhance its market clout with a new bespoke machine for its apple harvest.

Webinar to help tackle cyber attacks

Webinar to help tackle cyber attacks

20 April 2021

An IT firm is hosting a free webinar to show businesses how to protect themselves from cyber attacks.

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