Contact Us
For more information, please contact us:
Tel: 01480 388 074
Email: economic.development@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Invest in Huntingdonshire
Huntingdonshire District Council
St Mary's Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3TN
05/12/2024
The Invest in Huntingdonshire team extends its gratitude to everyone who joined the Huntingdonshire Intermediary Network event, held at a beautifully festive Brampton Park Golf Club.
Read More27/11/2024
Read about the AI revolution empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive growth, efficiency, and lasting resilience in a rapidly evolving economy.
Read More27/11/2024
If your home or business is damaged due to flooding you may be entitled to a Council Tax reduction or business rates relief.
Read More26/11/2024
Please join us in welcoming Rebecca Tomlin, the newest member of Invest in Huntingdonshire - the Economic Development team at Huntingdonshire District Council!
Read More18/11/2024
Invest in Huntingdonshire joined an inspiring day of collaboration and celebration at the inaugural Pride in Place event hosted by Huntingdonshire District Council at Burgess Hall, St Ives on Thursday 14th November.
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Beacon Wealth Management, Cambridgeshire’s first Chartered Financial Planning firm, has been named one of the UK’s top advice firms, earning a place in the 2024 Citywire New Model Adviser Top 100.
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Cambridge Support is delighted to announce that we are now officially an Employee-Owned Business! This week, we completed our transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), opening a new and exciting chapter in our company’s history. We believe this strengthens our commitment to our team, clients, and core values.
Read More31/10/2024
Twisters Gymnastics Club is based in Perry and offers a wide range of classes and activities for children and adults. From their home by Grafham Water they proudly cater for all gymnastic abilities, from general to specialist and competitive, with all members accessing Olympic-standard equipment and experienced, qualified coaches.
Read More28/10/2024
The mayor has announced today that a further £2.4 million has been secured to support local people in getting good jobs. The funding will be invested in Skills Bootcamps—short, flexible training lasting up to 16 weeks—to help fast-track local people into good jobs. Bootcamps give people the opportunity to develop sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with a local employer.
Read More16/10/2024
Coinciding with the recent appointment of three new partners, and wider investment in the development of the practice, 2024 brings another special milestone for George Hay Chartered Accountants as it celebrates 85 years in business.
Read More11/10/2024
Glebe Farm is currently the only farm in the UK growing and processing gluten-free oats into porridge flakes, oat flour and their award-winning oat drink range, PureOaty. Run by brother and sister team Rebecca and Philip Rayner, the specialist farm situated in Kings Ripton, just outside Huntingdon, is the premier grower and miller of gluten-free oats throughout Europe. Supplying customers and manufacturers around the world, their field, to farm, to food processes are both meticulously strict, and environmentally conscious.
Read More03/10/2024
The latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey highlights that 30% of businesses and 20% of charities faced cyber breaches last year, with phishing and impersonation scams as leading threats. Alarmingly, 36% of businesses lacked staff training, and 23% did not have a formal cyber security policy.
Read More26/09/2024
East Anglia Energy Academy, in partnership with Reed Environment, has recently established a new centre in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, marking a significant expansion of their training initiatives. This strategic move underscores the academy's commitment to addressing escalating trade skills gaps and supporting the transition to renewable energy solutions in the UK.
Read More23/09/2024
Last week, Invest in Huntingdonshire had the pleasure of catching up with the talented entrepreneurs from the BIPC Cambridgeshire and Peterborough JumpStart programme, delivered in collaboration with Huntingdonshire District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council.
Read More23/09/2024
Business leaders, social enterprises, and Third Sector organisations from across the Cambridgeshire region gathered in Peterborough (19 September) to hear about two new local government initiatives worth nearly £9.5 million, aimed at supporting growth, innovation and regional economic and social prosperity.
Read More20/09/2024
What a fantastic turnout for our CEO Breakfast at The Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon on Thursday. Invest in Huntingdonshire would like to thank all of those who were in attendance.
Read More12/09/2024
Discover AC Composites, a leading manufacturer of advanced composite materials based in Lord de Ramsey’s estate in Abbots Ripton, Huntingdonshire. Learn how this innovative company is shaping industries from aerospace to automotive with precision engineering and high-quality products.
Read More06/09/2024
Invest in Huntingdonshire is thrilled to announce its recent visit to Huntingdon Racecourse to mark the installation of our new advertising hoarding as part of the racecourse’s exciting corporate membership programme, The 20 Club.
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We had an incredible time at the Intermediary Network event on Tuesday, with a fantastic turnout from local recruitment agencies, developers, community groups, and many more.
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Investing in the future of the practice, George Hay Chartered Accountants has promoted three Associate Partners to the position of Partner – marking a new chapter for Caroline Hicks, Emma Wilsher and Samantha Green.
Read More28/08/2024
T H Branson & Son are based at Cowpasture located in Glatton, Huntingdonshire, and stands as a beacon of sustainable farming practices and social regeneration.
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We are delighted to announce Cambridge Kinetics have won a competitive award for Innovate UK grant funding to develop artificial intelligence and improve productivity in creative industries.
Read More19/08/2024
An apprentice from Huntingdon has been commended during her first year working in the construction industry.
Read More15/08/2024
Le Mark Group Ltd is an international family-run business established over 40 years ago in Huntingdonshire. Since 1983, the company has grown from a modest table-top operation to a global enterprise, recognised as a no. 1 supplier in the arts and entertainment industry. Manufacturing many of its own products through its four specialist divisions, it operates a network of 150 wholesalers, with distributors and stockists in over 70 countries.
Read More08/08/2024
Paragraf was founded in Somersham in 2018 as a spin-out from the Department of Materials Science at Cambridge University. Today, it is the only company in the world with the capability of mass-producing graphene-based electronic devices using standard semiconductors processes. It has collaborated with world-renowned organisations including CERN, the National Physical Laboratory, and Rolls Royce and is widely recognised as an emerging tech leader.
Read More07/08/2024
Huntingdon Racecourse is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Corporate Sponsorship Packages, designed to offer local businesses unparalleled opportunities to showcase their brands and engage with regionally focused enterprises. These new packages are tailored to maximize return on investment through client entertainment, staff incentives, exclusive events, and more.
Read More07/08/2024
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has announced the launch date for its formal bus franchising consultation.
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Businesses and organisations across the country are joining the green movement to gain economic benefits and protect the environment. The UK economy needs to meet the Net Zero target by 2050, meaning companies emit no more carbon than they absorb.
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The Creative East: Create Growth Programme is a free to access investment readiness and business support programme, designed to connect creative businesses with the resources, experts and knowledge they need to grow.
Read More25/07/2024
Founded in 2004 in Sawtry, ACE Technology is a family-run engineering and manufacturing business, specialising in the development and supply of lightweight composite components and carbon fibre products, now commonly used across most industries. Working across the aerospace, automotive, defence, communications, motorsports and engineering sectors, ACE Technology’s clients include a number of OEM’s.
Read More18/07/2024
Our stunning parks have just been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award status! With 4 parks across Huntingdonshire being recognised: St Neots Riverside Park winning its first Award, Priory Park earned its eighth consecutive award, and both Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Hinchingbrooke Country Park secured their seventh consecutive awards.
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Cambridge Support is a multi-award winning IT Services company based in St Neots. Founded by Philip Mashinchi in 2019, it has gained recognition as the ninth Fastest Growing SME IT Company in the UK within just five years.
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Previously only available to our Market Towns, rural areas can now benefit from up to £5,000 of funding. The application process for The Shop Front Improvements Grant Scheme is due to close on 1st September 2024.
Read More28/06/2024
Businesses play a key role within community resilience – whether managing their own preparation against risks that may occur to ensure their business can survive, or responding to emergency incidents that affect them and their communities.
Read More28/06/2024
The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses. Apply today for your chance to join the fully-funded, six month accelerator programme that kicks off in September for 2500 business owners.
Read More27/06/2024
Huntingdonshire based Goodfellow, which is owned by Battery Ventures, has purchased microfabrication specialist Potomac Photonics in a strategic deal that will help it increase its presence in the rapidly expanding medical device sector and microfluidics.
Read More17/06/2024
Motive Graphics, a rising star in the Exhibition stand-building and Signage business based in St Neots, is taking bold steps towards digital transformation and future growth.
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The Invest In Huntingdonshire team attended the fantastic CambsB2B North event in Peterborough yesterday.
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Helping innovative SMEs to collaborate and explore global markets, accelerating business growth
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Montagu Physio Clinic is proudly celebrating 24 years of dedicated service to the community of St Ives and the surrounding areas.
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The Rural England Prosperity Fund is now open for Round 2 of capital funding! If you're a business in a designated rural area, this is your chance to secure 50% match funding for your projects.
Read More28/05/2024
PUDLO Products Limited, a leader in high-performance waterproofing systems, proudly announced the official opening of its new headquarters in St Neots.
Read More16/05/2024
The Official ribbon cutting and opening ceremony took place at Oxford Energy Academies brand new location in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire on Wednesday 15th May.
Read More14/05/2024
Just over six months ago Huntingdonshire based Glebe Farm Foods officially brought their entire production process onsite to further reduce their 'food miles' and carbon footprint.
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View our Mental Health Awareness sessions, hosted by award winning mental health speaker & transformational speaking coach Nick Elston.
Read More09/05/2024
On Wednesday 8th May we hosted our second Invest in Huntingdonshire CEO Breakfast at The Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon.
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Join Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce for breakfast and a tour of IKO Insulations UK Ltd. This event is exclusively for manufacturers.
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Come along to the Cambridge Regional College Careers Fairs as part of National Careers Week in March and Huntingdon Campus Open Day.
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Be a part of our first Business Bootcamp in Beds, Cambs and Herts as we look at ways to Grow your Business for Good! Brought to you in partnership with NatWest.
Read More28/01/2025
This is an interactive meeting where representatives from the region's business community can learn about what's new in work experience and how to provide offers that are inclusive, interesting and developmental.
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Join the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce for the Digital & IT Forum. This event will explore the latest trends and innovations in the Digital and IT sectors, offering insights from industry leaders and opportunities to network with key professionals. Digital & IT effects every business in some way so there will be something relevant to everyone.
Read More15/01/2025
The Invest in Huntingdonshire team invites you to a sport-focused CEO Breakfast discussion with Huntingdonshire District Council. Join us for a light breakfast and the chance to connect with like-minded peers from the business community. This event offers a valuable opportunity to network and participate in a roundtable discussion, where you can share your experiences and insights.
Read More14/01/2025
Dedicated, 1-2-1 for YOU (start-ups, sole-traders, business owners & entrepreneurs). Take time to work on your business with BIPC Support.
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Whether you're looking to start out as an art tutor, a dog walker, a marketing consultant, or even a retro clothes shop, we’re here to help. Let us guide you as you start thinking about your plans for the new year and provide you with the valuable support available at the Business & IP Centre.
Read More11/09/2024
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Partnership are hosting sessions to aims to raise awareness of this hard-hitting topic, whilst showcasing the importance and true difference a business can make to employees who are victims of domestic abuse.
Read More24/07/2024
Are you ready to elevate your business to new heights? Huntingdonshire Business Accelerator is a fully funded business support resource.
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Grow your export knowledge with our Essentials sessions or build on your existing skills with our Masterclasses, Sector and Market events.
Read MoreFor more information, please contact us:
Tel: 01480 388 074
Email: economic.development@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Invest in Huntingdonshire
Huntingdonshire District Council
St Mary's Street
Huntingdon
PE29 3TN