HIGH QUALITY JOBS IN KENT. X-WIND POWER LTD NOW RECRUITING
X-Wind Power, manufacturer of the worlds most advanced vertical axis wind turbines, is relocating its operations to Discovery Park, Sandwich in Kent. Dong Energy described X-Wind as a ‘potentially game changing technology’. X-wind Power are extremely grateful for the support…
KENT BOSSES WORRY ABOUT RETURN TO WORK
As the summer holidays draw to a close, a third of bosses have admitted they are anxious about returning to work after a break. In a survey conducted by Investors in People South, 31 per cent of respondents said they…
TOWN CENTRE IS IDEAL BASE FOR SMALL FIRMS
Small firms finally have access to fully serviced offices in the centre of Sittingbourne with the official opening of the Sears Business Centre. Operated by Neville Sears of London-based Sears Communications, and established with the support of Locate in Kent,…
KENT SCIENCE PARK WELCOMES ANOTHER NEW TENANT
Kent Science Park is pleased to welcome new tenant QTS Analytical to the site. The company specialises in the analysis of pesticide residues in fresh produce, tea, food products and cereals, and is a welcome addition to the growing hub…
KENT MANUFACTURERS GET ADVICE ON GROWING AND PROTECTING THEIR BUSINESSES
Kent based manufacturers can expect to get even more advice and support to help protect and grow their businesses as professional advisers from asb law LLP and Barclays, together with representatives of UKTI, presented a positive picture at a breakfast…
ECCE MEDIA WELCOMES A NEW MEMBER OF STAFF TO ITS WEBSITE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Award winning web development agency Ecce Media, has grown bigger and better this month with addition of newest team member, Simon Keane. Si joins Ecce Media from Maidstone based GForces where he had been senior designer for the past 4…
OVER 1,000 APPLY FOR JOBS AT JOHN LEWIS AT HOME ASHFORD
Eight applicants for every one position on offer at new multi-million pound shop! John Lewis at home Ashford has announced an overwhelming response from locals to its recruitment drive, with over 1,000 applications received for 125 jobs. Equivalent to eight…
KENT SCIENCE PARK FLAG FLYING HIGH IN AFRICA
Debbie Cameron, Manager of the Kent Branch of the Institute of Directors, has recently returned from a gruelling six-day climb of Mount Elgon in Africa to raise money for charity Fields of Life. As part of her trek, she proudly…
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES PROVE VITAL
Policies and procedures were the words of the day when a women’s networking group gathered to discuss social media in the workplace. The event, which was held at The Wealden Hall near Maidstone, saw the relaunch of Professionally Pink…
KENT ENTREPRENEUR – PIPERIS FILIPPAIOS FROM UTARGETING
Name: Piperis Filippaios Age: 25 Company name: uTargeting What was your first Entrepreneurial venture? At the age of 14 I started to sell website hosting to friends and family. I also started charging for (what was until then) free advice and support regarding…
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EPPLE BAY CERAMICS CELEBRATES 1ST ANNIVERSARY
Epple Bay Ceramics – the Thanet-based ceramic art business – celebrates its one year anniversary this month by opening up its studio to the general public to mark its milestone year. Epple Bay Ceramics was founded by Jenny Callaghan in…
KENT SCIENCE PARK SPICES UP LUNCHTIME
EcoVillage, KSP’s onsite café, put a bit of spice and sunshine into lunchtime by holding a Street Food Week. This involved cooking Taiwanese and Malaysian dishes to order out in the sunshine throughout the week. There was a wide variety…
8POINT3 LIGHTS THE WAY TO BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR COUNCIL OFFICES
A Kent LED lighting manufacturer has won the contract to install one of its systems at Dover District Council’s offices thanks to its market leading retrofit service. Dartford-based 8point3 manufactures and installs bespoke LED lighting systems for commercial and industrial…
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BASED MF COMMUNICATIONS ON KMFM
Listen out for MF Communications’ new advert on Kmfm. MF Communications has been working with Kmfm to produce a new advert to let the people of Kent know about its products and services. Managing Partner Fraser Young says: ‘we are…
OFFSHORE WIND STRATEGY A BOOST FOR KENT
The Government’s Offshore Wind Industry Strategy launched today (August 1) has been welcomed by Locate in Kent as an exciting opportunity for the county to cement its position at the forefront of this fast-growing sector. Already one of six national…
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TIME TO GET YOUR BUSINESS IN ORDER, WARNS DSH
Government proposals to impose tougher insolvency sanctions has highlighted the importance of ensuring companies are properly controlled, according to DSH Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors. Business Secretary Vince Cable has outlined plans to shake up the insolvency process, giving extra…
DESIGNED TO ATTRACT ATTENTION – ASHFORD OUTLET JOINS KENT CONTEMPORARY POSTER CAMPAIGN
Visit Kent has unveiled the third and final image to feature in this year’s Kent Contemporary poster campaign promoting the county as a destination to visitors and residents in London and on key transport routes across the South East. The…
FANTASTIC BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY IN WHITSTABLE KENT
Brand new lease available on ground floor / shop front premises in the pretty and popular coastal town of whitstable. Short or long term lease available. Currently 8500pa + no business rates. Low overheads. Currently set up as a Hair…
AGENCIES BOLSTER LOCATE IN KENT’S OVERSEAS PRESENCE
Locate in Kent, the county’s investment promotion agency, has appointed three agencies to help identify foreign companies looking to relocate or expand their operations. England Development Agency in the USA, Sector Marketing of Germany and Frenger in France have been…
