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East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 - Enter Now
13/11/2024
Invest in Huntingdonshire is excited to spotlight the upcoming East Anglia Clean & Green Awards 2025 - a celebration of the businesses, individuals, and communities across our region dedicated to building a sustainable future. With categories spanning business, agriculture, and community, this awards event honors those who are making meaningful contributions to sustainability, ecology, and agriculture.
Read MoreAn Opportunity for Businesses in Huntingdonshire to Have Their Say on the Future of Bus Services
13/11/2024
With just one week left, Invest in Huntingdonshire is encouraging businesses and organisations across the region to participate in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s bus franchising consultation, closing on 20th November 2024.
Read MoreBeacon Wealth Management named one of the top Financial Advice firms in the UK
13/11/2024
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.
Read MoreCambridge Support Transitions to Employee Ownership
12/11/2024
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 MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: Twisters Gymnastics Club
31/10/2024
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 More£2.4m Skills Bootcamp programme to support local people into good work
28/10/2024
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 MoreGeorge Hay Chartered Accountants celebrate 85th Anniversary
16/10/2024
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 MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: Glebe Farm
11/10/2024
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 MoreCyber Security: Key Insights and Resources for Businesses in Huntingdonshire
03/10/2024
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 MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: East Anglia Energy Academy in partnership with Reed Environment
26/09/2024
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 More𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽!
23/09/2024
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 More£9.5 Million Boost for Local Businesses and Third Sector Unveiled
23/09/2024
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 MoreCEO Breakfast: A Thought-Provoking Start to the Day!
20/09/2024
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 MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: AC Composites
12/09/2024
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 MoreInvest in Huntingdonshire Help Local Businesses Cross the Finish Line
06/09/2024
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.
Read MoreAnother Insightful Evening at Brampton Park Golf Club
04/09/2024
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.
Read MoreGeorge Hay Chartered Accountants appoints three new partners
03/09/2024
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 MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: T H Branson & Son - Cowpasture Farm
28/08/2024
T H Branson & Son are based at Cowpasture located in Glatton, Huntingdonshire, and stands as a beacon of sustainable farming practices and social regeneration.
Read MoreCambridge Kinetics wins share of £32m Innovate UK grant to improve productivity with AI
19/08/2024
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 MoreBellway apprentice aiming for construction director position
19/08/2024
An apprentice from Huntingdon has been commended during her first year working in the construction industry.
Read MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: Paragraf
08/08/2024
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 MoreHuntingdon Racecourse Unveils Exciting New Corporate Sponsorship Packages for 2024-25 Season
07/08/2024
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 MoreCombined Authority Announces Launch Date for Bus Franchising Consultation
07/08/2024
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) has announced the launch date for its formal bus franchising consultation.
Read MoreWorried about rising business energy costs? Access a Grant and expert advice through the Green Business Impact Programme
01/08/2024
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.
Read Morecreative EAST: The Create Growth Programme for creative industries in Huntingdonshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
01/08/2024
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 MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: ACE Technology
25/07/2024
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 MoreFour Huntingdonshire Parks Awarded Green Flag Status
18/07/2024
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.
Read MoreMade in Huntingdonshire: Cambridge Support
08/07/2024
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.
Read MoreThe Shop Front Grant Scheme is now available district-wide and for our independent rural businesses!
01/07/2024
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 MoreResilient Urban Business and Enterprise Networks Project Survey
28/06/2024
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 MoreApply to the NatWest Accelerator to access free support to scale your business to the next level
28/06/2024
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 MoreGoodfellow secures first US manufacturing footprint with Potomac Photonics acquisition
27/06/2024
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 MoreEmbracing digital innovation and unlocking new possibilities through the Huntingdonshire Digital Manufacturing Growth Programme.
17/06/2024
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.
Read MoreNetworking at CambsB2B North
14/06/2024
The Invest In Huntingdonshire team attended the fantastic CambsB2B North event in Peterborough yesterday.
Read MoreInnovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP)
12/06/2024
Helping innovative SMEs to collaborate and explore global markets, accelerating business growth
Read MoreMontagu Physio Clinic Celebrates 24 Years of Service in St Ives
12/06/2024
Montagu Physio Clinic is proudly celebrating 24 years of dedicated service to the community of St Ives and the surrounding areas.
Read MoreRound Two of the Rural England Prosperity Fund
06/06/2024
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 MorePudlo Products Ltd Unveils New Huntingdonshire Headquarters
28/05/2024
PUDLO Products Limited, a leader in high-performance waterproofing systems, proudly announced the official opening of its new headquarters in St Neots.
Read MoreIntroducing the East Anglia Energy Academy
16/05/2024
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 MoreHarvested, processed and packed, right here in the UK
14/05/2024
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.
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week
14/05/2024
View our Mental Health Awareness sessions, hosted by award winning mental health speaker & transformational speaking coach Nick Elston.
Read MoreAn Engaging Morning at the Invest in Huntingdonshire CEO Breakfast
09/05/2024
On Wednesday 8th May we hosted our second Invest in Huntingdonshire CEO Breakfast at The Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon.
Read MoreEvents
CRC Huntingdon Campus - Apprenticeships, Jobs and Careers Fair and Open Day
06/03/2025
Come along to the Cambridge Regional College Careers Fairs as part of National Careers Week in March and Huntingdon Campus Open Day.
Read MoreiiH Intermediary Network Event at Brampton Park Golf Club
04/12/2024
The Economic Development Team at Huntingdonshire District Council invite you to our latest, Huntingdonshire Intermediary Network event. A gathering of likeminded business professionals from the Commercial Property, Legal, Accountancy , Banking, Finance, Creative and Recruitment sectors.
Read MoreWomen in Business Festive Lunch
29/11/2024
Save the date for the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce annual Women in Business Festive Lunch, which will include a two-course sit down lunch and a glass of wine.
Read MoreHunts Forum AGM
27/11/2024
It's time to RSVP and join us to Celebrate 30 Years of Hunts Forum! Join Hunts Forum for their AGM on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, from 16:00 to 18:30 at the Lady Olivia Centre, Brampton, PE28 4QL.
Read MoreSocial Impact Investment Fund - Online Open Briefing Session
27/11/2024
Are you a charity, social enterprise or business with positive social impact and based in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough? Are you looking to unlock new growth opportunities? Join us for an interactive session where we will provide a comprehensive overview of the CPCA Social Impact Investment Fund.
Read MoreHuntingdonshire Business Accelerator: FREE Online Workshops
19/11/2024
Huntingdonshire Business Accelerator is offering two 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 online workshops this November, packed with valuable insights to help local businesses grow and flourish. Whether you're looking to explore the potential of AI or master the art of winning funding and tender bids, these sessions are perfect for you!
Read MoreBIPC Women in Business Tribe - New Era
19/11/2024
To celebrate BIPC National Start Up Day we will be holding a special event on this date with Women in Business Tribe - New Era. This event will run from 11.00am - 13.00, so that attendees can also take advantage of the rest of the exciting Start Up Day programme tickets they have booked. These additonal events are taking place at this location, until 15.15. Programme details being announced shortly.
Read MoreHDC Showcase: Pride in Place
14/11/2024
Huntingdonshire District Council invites you to join our HDC Showcase: Pride in Place event on the 14th November. Join us as we not only celebrate our Districts diversity of place and bustling visitor economy, but also highlight what Huntingdonshire can offer to support growth and encourage new investment opportunities.
Read MoreCyber East Autumn Event in Peterborough
14/11/2024
We are pleased to announce our inagureal event in Peterborough sponsored by local business Pentsec and powered by ARU Peterborough. Members and non-members of Cyber East are invited to attend this event, as we collaborate and share ideas to help ensure businesses in the area have the opportunity to thrive and grow in a secure and safe way.
Read MoreDomestic Abuse Awareness for Employers
11/09/2024
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 MoreFully Funded Business Support Resource for Huntingdonshire based Businesses and Entrepreneurs
24/07/2024
Are you ready to elevate your business to new heights? Huntingdonshire Business Accelerator is a fully funded business support resource.
Read MoreUK Export Academy Events
01/01/0001
Grow your export knowledge with our Essentials sessions or build on your existing skills with our Masterclasses, Sector and Market events.
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