News and Events

31th July 2008
EUROSTAR TO STRENGTHEN LINKS BETWEEN ASHFORD AND BRUSSELS

Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train operator connecting the UK and mainland Europe, has today announced plans for improved links between Ashford International and Brussels-Midi.

14th July 2008
Support4Business helps Herne Bay company get project on track

Thanks to Support4Business, Canterbury4Business's (C4B's) mentoring scheme, Herne Bay company Autojoy Ltd has been able to get an important business development project off the ground.

9th July 2008
Project Argus

Support4Business helps Herne Bay company get project on track
Thanks to Support4Business, Canterbury4Business's (C4B's) mentoring scheme, Herne Bay company Autojoy Ltd has been able to get an important business development project off the ground.

4th July 2008
Project Argus

An explosion - What would you do?
Project ARGUS is a National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) initiative, exploring ways to aid you in preventing, handling and recovering from a terrorist attack.

25th June 2008
Kent County Council Gap Year Programme

Traditionally fewer graduates return to work in Kent than in neighbouring counties in the South East. To address this issue which if not addressed will in time be detriment to the growth of our economy, KCC has adopted the Gap Year Programme as one of its strategies.

17th June 2008
Purchasing and Contracting with the University of Kent

The University of Kent, in partnership with the Federation of Small Businesses, is hosting a half day event on the 14th July 2008 with the aim to help businesses be more successful in obtaining contracts from the Higher Education and Public sector

29th April 2008
Success for C4B's first green conference

A heating scheme fuelled by wood waste, an office 'pool bike', and the cultivation of urban pocket habitats are just some of the green initiatives that local businesses are undertaking to reduce their impact on the environment.

25th April 2008
Sun rises on new Rotary Club in the city

As the sun rose above the Cathedral on Wednesday morning the newest Rotary Club in Kent was born.

23rd April 2008
CT2012 - Olympics come to the South East

21st April 2008
Oil Drum Win Kent Innovation Challenge

The Detling showground event, sponsored by Business Link and supported by a host of other organisations,was a great day for new initiatives. At the evening dinner the winner of the multisponsored Kent Innovation Challenge was announced as dynamic young renewable energy company Oil Drum.

31th March 2008
What is she going on about?

Is selling to women frustrating? Do women talk a foreign language? Is what she says different from what she does? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then this programme is for you.

19th March 2008
Register on CompeteFor and access London 2012 sub-contract opportunities

With literally thousands of opportunities available over the next few years, now is the time for businesses in the South East to get involved.

18th March 2008
C4B reports increase in associates

Membership of Canterbury4Business (C4B) has almost doubled during the last twelve months, bringing the number of associates to 235, and over 90 people are now involved with C4B's project group committees.

17th March 2008
Latest news on the Cultural Olympiad and Inspired Mark

Please forward on to your networks!

In a way that has never happened at any previous Olympic Games or Paralympic Games, the London 2012 culture programme has been opened up for all the communities of the UK to join in. It's part of a commitment to make London 2012 "Everyone's Games" and to put culture at the heart of the 2012 Games.

14th March 2008
C4B reports increase in associates

Membership of Canterbury4Business (C4B) has almost doubled during the last twelve months, bringing the number of associates to 235, and over 90 people are now involved with C4B's project group committees.

12th March 2008
CONFERENCE ON GREEN BENEFITS FOR BUSINESS

C4B (Canterbury4Business) is offering local business owners an opportunity to learn more about the benefits of sustainable practices at a conference on April 22.

18th February 2008
A Happier Christmas charity competition

Winner of The Insurance Manager’s charity competition to find “A Happier Christmas”, David Musset, nominated Kent Kids Miles of Smiles as the charity to benefit from his winning entry...

11th February 2008
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING WITH EAST KENT WOMEN IN BUSINESS…

When was the last time you tried putting a bit of colour into your wardrobe? It's easy during the dark winter months to stick to that old favourite - black. Perhaps you're trying to hide those few extra pounds that mysteriously arrived over Christmas, or maybe you're just not feeling inspired. But Spring will soon be here so its time to think about lightening up...

10th February 2008
Spitfires invlites business leaders to our FREE networking lunch for …

Are you facing significant challenges in sustaining your business growth?

09th February 2008
High Growth Business Coaching

Are you facing significant challenges in sustaining your business growth?

08th February 2008
C4B Spring 2008 Newsletter

The Spring 2008 newsletter is available to read now...

08th February 2008
How will your business benefit from the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics?

The 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are drawing nearer which will undoubtedly raise the profile of Great Britain plc and the South East in particular. Have you thought about what business opportunities there might be for you...

07th February 2008
Invitation - Kent Business School - Nation Branding and the challenge of promoting a country's proposition

06th February 2008
INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEUR COMES TO CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

Hear Graham Webb's inspirational story of triumph over adversity...

29th January 2008
Canterbury College Students Support C4B Green Conference

Students enrolled on the new Foundation Degree in Event Management at Canterbury College are gaining valuable practical experience helping C4B (Canterbury4Business) organise an environment conference for the local business community...

22nd January 2008
LAUNCH OF THE LONDON 2012 BUSINESS NETWORK AND THE NEW COMPETEFOR SERVICE

Wednesday, 20th February 2008
The Royal Berkshire Conference Centre, Madejski Stadium, Reading
9.00am - 12.00pm

21st January 2008
HEALTHY BUSINESS GROWING BUSINESS

This years Healthy Business Growing Business programme...

20th January 2008
Find Out More Business Breakfast 2008

If your staff don’t have the right skills for the future then neither does your business; Whatever the size of your organisation, there is plenty of help available to you to train your employees!

15th January 2008
C4B helps young entrepreneurs get off to a Flying Start

C4B (Canterbury4Business) is inviting local university students and graduates who are interested in starting their own businesses to attend a free 'Flying Start' rally at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge on Wednesday, 30 January from 12.00pm to 6.00pm.

07th January 2008
Double first for University of Kent: research and working with the local community are winners

Dr Jon Williamson, Reader in Philosophy, at the University of Kent is celebrating his award after being named Young Researcher of the Year at the Times Higher Education Supplement (THES) awards in London last night. The Kent Law Clinic has won the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community THES award to add to its Queen's Anniversary Award.