C4B – The voice for business in Canterbury, Herne Bay & Whitstable
C4B News
Published: 15-12-2008
FREE PARK AND RIDE!
Canterbury’s Park and Ride service will be free of charge all day this Thursday (18 December).
Published: 14-12-2008
HAVE YOUR SAY ON ENVIRONMENT POLICY
Public consultation on Canterbury City Council’s new environment policy is now underway...
Published: 04-12-2008
"Foundations for Success" workshop
Business Link is pleased to offer a “Foundations for Success” workshop on the 18th February 2009 at 2pm.
Published: 02-12-2008
Apprentice star Raef gives Canterbury students and businesses practical advice
Apprentice star, Raef Bjayou, provided budding entrepreneurs and local business owners with practical business advice at a special Flying Start Rally on Wednesday 19th November.
Published: 26-11-2008
ROYAL REGIMENT OF SCOTLAND TO RECEIVE FREEDOM OF THE CITY
The Royal Regiment of Scotland, in the name of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 5th Battalion, will receive the Freedom of the City of Canterbury this Thursday (27 November).
What Has Been Achieved?
- Developed a website www. canterbury4business.co.uk
- Met with Cllr Alex King, Kent County Council’s Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, and other representatives from KCC – on-going
- Got commitment from KCC to contribute up to £33,000 towards technical studies for the A2 slip roads
- Campaigned for local companies to help fund the A2 slip studies and pledges received
- Hosted C4B annual dinner
- Jointly hosted the Canterbury Business Exhibition 2004 and 2005 and supported 2006 Business Events
- Hosted briefing lunches for district councillors
- Hosted an education business breakfast for secondary school head teachers
- Linked a C4B board member with every secondary school in the district
- Responded to consultation on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link domestic services
- Commented on the district’s revised local plan and lobbied for inclusion of Little Barton Farm
- Represented the district’s business community on the Local Strategic Partnership
- Represented the district’s business community on the East Kent Partnership
- Pledged support for the Canterbury Enterprise Hub and Innovation Centre
- Produced a work experience guide for employers - 'Placements That Work' - which has now been revised and adopted across Kent
- Helped to create Art for Business and supported their first two events
- Created a Canterbury District Community Money Box
- The Chair of SEEDA, Jim Braithwaite was guest speaker at our Dinner 2005
- The board met with Pam Alexander (Chief Exec SEEDA) and Mark Bilsborough (Kent Executive GOSE) to inform them of our activities and ask for their support
- Participated in schools video project
- Raised the profile of Canterbury as a district and a place to do business
- Held an event to alert local businesses to the opportunities arising from the successful London 2012 Olympic bid
- Formed working project groups for A2 slips/Little Barton Farm lobbying; Employment & Enterprise; Education & skills; Marketing & Promotions; Olympics and Events
- Over 400 organisations registered as supporters of C4B
- Successfully lobbied for the Montgomery Schools application to become an Academy
