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Government growth service to save small business time and money

22/04/2025

New Business Growth Service will make it easier and quicker for SMEs to find government advice and support all under one roof 

Sheffield Hallam Researchers Seek Huntingdonshire Workers for Health Study on Smoking, Alcohol, and Wellbeing

19/03/2025

Researchers from the Centre for Behavioural Science and Applied Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University are undertaking research on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council, exploring the health behaviours of local people living and working in Cambridgeshire, including smoking, drinking alcohol, healthy eating and attending routine GP health checks.

Help Shape the Future of Huntingdonshire’s Economy

18/03/2025

Huntingdonshire District Council is calling on local business owners to have their say and help shape the district’s economic future. The Council’s Economic Growth Strategy is a vital roadmap designed to support businesses, drive investment, and enhance the quality of life for residents. To ensure it reflects the real needs and aspirations of local enterprises, business owners are invited to complete a short survey and share their views.

New Free Digital Badge for Customer Service Excellence Now Available with Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority

12/03/2025

The CPCA are thrilled to announce that the new Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority - Customer Service Excellence Digital Badge is now available and its completely free for you to Issue it to all employees, volunteers, and learners within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who meet the following criteria:

Local Business Spotlight: Wheatsheaf Brewery – Pints, logistics and people

12/03/2025

Wheatsheaf Brewery successfully secured a £6,000 grant from the Rural England Prosperity Fund – part of the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The scheme was designed to support rural businesses and communities by addressing the unique challenges they face.

A New Chapter for Business Networking in Huntingdonshire

06/03/2025

On Wednesday evening (5th March), professionals from across the district gathered for the latest Intermediary Network event, where the network was officially rebranded as the Huntingdonshire Business Network. The event, held at Citizen Hub in St Neots, provided a valuable opportunity for business leaders to connect, share insights, and hear the latest updates on local economic development.

Helping Women close the Retirement Gap in 2025

06/03/2025

As we reflect on International Women’s Day and its theme “Accelerate Action” it’s clear that progress towards gender equity must continue at full speed, and that includes financial security and retirement planning. Women today face a range of barriers that contribute to a gender retirement gap that leaves them with considerably smaller pension pots than men.

Invest in Huntingdonshire to Attend UKREiiF 2025

28/02/2025

Invest in Huntingdonshire will be attending UKREiiF 2024 alongside Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, connecting with key industry leaders to drive investment and regeneration. Join us in Leeds to explore opportunities, network, and shape the future of sustainable development.

Celebrating Internships Across Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire

27/02/2025

The Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority internship programme celebration highlighted its positive impact on businesses and aspiring professionals, with 82% of interns completing training. Funded by the UK Government and delivered by Growth Works with Skills, the initiative has helped businesses grow while providing invaluable career development opportunities.

Pride in Place Event Shines a Spotlight on Huntingdonshire's Potential

18/11/2024

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.

Made 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.

Made 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.

Made 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.

Made 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.

Invest 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.

Made 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.

Made in Huntingdonshire: Le Mark Group

15/08/2024

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.

Made 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.

Huntingdonshire Business Network

18/06/2025

The Economic Development Team at Huntingdonshire District Council invites you to join us for an exclusive yet informal drinks reception, bringing together business professionals from a range of sectors including Commercial Property, Legal, Accountancy, Banking, Finance, Creative, and Recruitment.

CEO Breakfast

08/05/2025

The Invest in Huntingdonshire team invites you to a 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 round-table discussion, where you can share your experiences and insights.

Digital Switchover Informational Webinars and Events

29/04/2025

The UK-wide Digital Switchover is underway and will affect numerous devices within business - from telephone lines to lifts, alarms and payment machines.

The Sustainability Summit

23/04/2025

Join the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce for The Sustainability Summit, a crucial event exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable business practices.

Apprenticeship, Internship & Bootcamp Fair

17/04/2025