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📢 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗼𝘁𝘀! 🏆 On Friday night, our Economic Development Officer, Nikki Burton, had the privilege of attending the St Neots Initiative Unsung Hero Awards at the soon to be relaunched 𝗦𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗯. It was an honour to see so many inspiring individuals, including a number of familiar faces, being recognised for their incredible contributions to the local community. 👏💙 From sports enthusiasts and manufacturing champions to community organisers and dedicated volunteers, every nominee highlighted what makes St Neots such a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Each finalist deserves our deepest thanks for their passion and dedication to improving our community in meaningful ways. 🌟 A huge well done to St Neots Initiative for the hard work that went into organising this incredible event and to all sponsors who supported this celebration of community spirit. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a memorable celebration of local heroes. Let’s continue to celebrate and support those who make St Neots and Huntingdonshire a great place to be for all. Share your appreciation for the people and organisations that contribute to our community’s success and join us in recognising their impact! 💙💫 #InvestInHuntingdonshire #StNeots #Huntingdonshire #UnsungHeroes #CommunityChampions #Volunteers #SNI2024 #LocalCommunity David Gibbons Pamela Scott Michelle Sacks Mike Gildersleeves Rebecca Tomlin Alex Hughes Debbie Phillips Sam Squire Huntingdonshire District Council Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce Keystone St Neots

📅 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 – 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 📅 Are you a charity, social enterprise, or business creating positive social impact in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough? and looking to explore new growth opportunities? The Social Impact Investment Fund supports charities and social enterprises across the county. Funded by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority and managed by Allia, it offers capital grants and loans of £10,000 to £75,000 to help local social impact businesses thrive. Join Allia on Tuesday 29th October from 11am - 12:30pm for an online and interactive session where they will provide an in-depth overview of the CPCA Social Impact Investment Fund. The session will cover eligibility criteria, the application process, and tips for developing successful funding proposals. 👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e8CQUQAD #InvestInHuntingdonshire #SocialImpact #InvestmentFund #BusinessGrowth #FundingOpportunities #CharitySupport #SocialEnterprise #Huntingdonshire David Gibbons Nikki Burton Pamela Scott Michelle Sacks Mike Gildersleeves Seun A Ilenda Huntingdonshire District Council

✅ 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 Huntingdonshire District Council 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 & 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺! ✅ Yesterday, local councils from across Huntingdonshire came together at the forum to learn, collaborate, and work towards making our district an even better place to live and work. 🏘️ The event was filled with engaging presentations and discussions across three rooms, plus stalls from key service providers. It was a brilliant opportunity to connect with others who share a passion for our district and exchange ideas for shaping its future. 💡 A huge thank you to all involved in organising this successful event. 👏 At Invest in Huntingdonshire, we’re committed to supporting these initiatives and helping local councils and businesses thrive. A big thank you to everyone we met - we’re excited about the future and the possibilities ahead! 🤝 If you couldn’t attend but want to explore collaboration opportunities, reach out at 📧 invest@huntingdonshire.gov.uk. We’re here to help! 🌟 #InvestInHuntingdonshire #TownAndParishForum #CommunityGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #Collaboration #Huntingdonshire David Gibbons Nikki Burton Pamela Scott Mike Gildersleeves Michelle Sacks Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Cambridgeshire Constabulary Hinchingbrooke Country Park Harriet Robinson Sam Caldbeck Clara Kerr Emma Little John Taylor Neil Sloper Helen Lack Amber Beardshall Rebecca Tomlin

✈ 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝘀𝗕𝟮𝗕 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵! ✈ We’re excited to be part of this fantastic event and opportunity to connect with new and familiar faces, network, and learn from industry experts while showcasing everything Invest in Huntingdonshire has to offer! Whether you’re a business looking to scale up, develop new partnerships, relocate to Huntingdonshire or navigate the green and digital economy, we’re here to support your journey.🌿 💻 Join us to connect with like-minded businesses, educators, and supportive agencies and hear from a network of leaders in their industries across the day including Kieran Dent, Andrew Pakes, Michaela Eschbach, Richard Kenny, Charlotte Horobin, Alex Hughes, Christophe Ughetto, Peter Heneghan, Katy Davies, Jason Mashinchi and more to be announced soon. 🔗 Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/ecfkYNpH 🔗 Secure your space here: https://lnkd.in/etM6KCqV Let's connect at CambsB2B and explore how we can support your business. See you at Duxford! ✈️ #InvestInHuntingdonshire #BusinessGrowth #GreenEconomy #DigitalTransformation #Networking #CambsB2B David Gibbons Nikki Burton Pamela Scott Mike Gildersleeves Michelle Sacks Huntingdonshire District Council

🚀 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that Nikki Burton, who has been an integral part of our team for the past three months, is now stepping into her new role as 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿! 🎉 Nikki has already made a significant impact in her previous role, and with her expertise in 𝗶𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, we’re excited to see how she will continue to drive success across Huntingdonshire. 🌍📈 Join us in congratulating Nikki on this well-deserved new position! 🤝 #InvestInHuntingdonshire #EconomicDevelopment #InwardInvestment #BusinessSupport #Grow #Connect #Flourish Huntingdonshire District Council

🚀 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 OEA - Oxford Energy Academies 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄! 🚀 Discover cutting-edge technology and innovative tools while connecting with industry experts shaping the energy landscape. ⚡️ Invest in Huntingdonshire is excited to invite our network to this 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 hosted by OEA - Oxford Energy Academies. This is your chance to: 🌱 Explore the latest advancements in renewable energy 🤝 Network with industry leaders driving change 🔧 Discover the latest career opportunities 📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻? Friday 8th November 2024, from 10am to 4pm 📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲? East Anglia Energy Academy, St Ives PE27 3WR Exhibitors include: Spirotech UK, Mixergy Ltd, Howden, Marshall Motor Group, Careers Hub Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Daikin UK, ATAG HEATING TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED, Mr Charger Ltd, Inspire 2 Ignite CIC, Makita UK, The Fenland Roaster, RECOUP WWHRS, The Angels Foundation UK, Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority & more This event is the perfect opportunity for professionals, job seekers, and businesses alike to get ahead in the ever-evolving energy industry. Don’t miss out! 📧 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?  Get in touch with Russell Marchant at Russell.Marchant@reed.com to confirm your spot! and feel free to share this with your network! 🙌 #InvestInHuntingdonshire #TradeShow #CareersInEnergy #RenewableEnergy #BusinessNetworking #EnergyInnovation #EastAnglia #CambridgeshireEvents David Gibbons Nikki Burton Pamela Scott Mike Gildersleeves Michelle Sacks Huntingdonshire District Council Reed Environment Energy Institute Cambridge Cleantech Allia Anglia Ruskin University EEEGR (East of England Energy Group)

📰 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟴𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲! 🎉 This year, George Hay Chartered Accountants marks 𝟴𝟱 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 of outstanding service, coinciding with the 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 of their 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻 office! Since its opening in 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟰, the firm has become a vital part of our community, offering comprehensive accounting services and building strong relationships with local businesses. 🤝   Their location in Huntingdon, close to the town centre and well-connected to London, has enabled George Hay to reach clients across 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 and the 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, operating in a diverse range of industries. 📊🌍   Looking ahead, George Hay is excited to maintain its position as an established firm of chartered accountants in Huntingdonshire, a thriving district that is home to many industrious businesses. 🏢 They remain committed to developing their service offering to meet local demand. 💼   Read more about their journey here: https://lnkd.in/eAdJ4Z-J 🔗 #InvestInHuntingdonshire #Huntingdonshire #Cambridgeshire #EastOfEngland #LocalBusiness #BusinessGrowth #BusinessNews #Grow #Connect #Flourish David Gibbons Nikki Burton Pamela Scott Michelle Sacks Mike Gildersleeves Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Huntingdonshire District Council East of England Local Government Association Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Enterprise Nation Allia Ashleigh-Marie Morgan Barry Jefferd Chris Fadden Emma Wilsher Samantha Green BFP ACA

𝗔𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼 AVL, 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 🚀 Last week, our team, alongside others from Huntingdonshire District Council, had the pleasure of visiting the AVL manufacturing site in Coventry, where we gained valuable insights into innovative practices and explored the exciting developments happening in other districts. A big thank you to AVL for the warm welcome and the opportunity to learn from your expertise! 🙏 This visit was not just about learning; it was an inspiring opportunity to envision how we can collaborate with our partners, such as the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, to showcase Huntingdonshire as a prime destination for future investment. 💼✨ We are proud of what Huntingdonshire has to offer, and we're energised by the prospects that lie ahead. Together, through teamwork and collaboration, we can elevate our community and attract even more opportunities for growth! 🌱🌟 Let’s continue to work together to highlight the strengths and potential of Huntingdonshire! If you're interested in collaborating or learning more about investment opportunities in our region, please feel free to get in touch at invest@huntingdonshire.gov.uk. 📩 #InvestInHuntingdonshire #Collaboration #Innovation #FutureInvestment #EconomicDevelopment Nikki Burton Pamela Scott David Gibbons Michelle Sacks Mike Gildersleeves Sam Wakeford Endurance Estates Limited Jake Nugent Bruce Topley Nick Birger Emma Little Sarah Conboy Stephen Ferguson Richard Kenny David Moore

🌟 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗗𝗖 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲! 🌟 We’re thrilled to invite our network to this Huntingdonshire District Council Showcase event. The Invest in Huntingdonshire team will be attending, and we’re excited to engage with the community on the future of our district! 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Thursday, 14th November 2024 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Burgess Hall, St Ives, PE27 6WU 💼 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: FREE to attend! This event will shine a spotlight on the incredible projects and opportunities shaping Huntingdonshire’s future. Attendees will have the chance to: 🤝 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 driving growth and development. 🌱 Explore 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀, business investment opportunities, and future growth plans. 🎉 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 and learn about initiatives strengthening our community, and so much more! 🎤 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀: Sarah Conboy - Executive Leader of Huntingdonshire District Council Nik Johnson - Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Mark Robinson - Chair of the Government's High Streets Taskforce Amy Priestley - Urban designer at Urban Movement 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: 🔍 In-depth insights into 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀 and future opportunities. 📈 A platform for 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 to showcase their successes. 🌍 Discussions around creating a 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 for all. 💬 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 with influential figures across the public and private sectors. 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 via Eventbrite: Secure your spot here - https://lnkd.in/ey74eNc8 We’re excited to discuss how our initiatives can support businesses and help drive further growth in the area. We encourage all our partners, businesses, and community members to come along, get involved, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Huntingdonshire. Don't miss out – secure your place today! 🚀 #InvestInHuntingdonshire #HDCShowcase #PrideInPlace #BusinessNetworking #LocalEconomy #Community #Huntingdonshire #VisitorEconomy David Gibbons Nikki Burton Michelle Sacks Mike Gildersleeves Pamela Scott Ailsa Ross Neotists CIC Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce Infrastructure Matters

🌾 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗱𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲: Glebe Farm Foods Glebe Farm, located in the picturesque village of Kings Ripton, is a shining example of business innovation and sustainability here in Huntingdonshire. As the UK’s leading grower and processor of gluten-free oats, they are the only farm producing a fully homegrown range of oat products, including their award-winning PureOaty drinks 🥛. Run by the Rayner family, Glebe Farm is renowned for its commitment to gluten-free purity and environmentally conscious practices, serving customers globally 🌍 while maintaining strong local roots. One of the key benefits of Glebe Farm's location is its accessibility and infrastructure 🚛, making it easy for them to distribute their products across the UK and internationally. Being located less than five miles from Huntingdon, the farm enjoys excellent transport links, which facilitate both the import of raw materials and the export of their high-quality products, especially to markets in France and Italy. Additionally, the local focus at Glebe Farm goes beyond just farming. Their entire supply chain operates within Cambridgeshire, reducing food miles and ensuring sustainability in every step of their process 🌱. The investment in cutting-edge production facilities, including their Tetra Pak filling line, highlights their dedication to environmental responsibility, while continuing to drive local employment 👷♀️. At Invest in Huntingdonshire, we're proud to support businesses like Glebe Farm, who demonstrate the perfect synergy between local resources, sustainable practices, and global reach 🌍. To learn more about their journey and success, read the full case study 📖 here: https://lnkd.in/emWJTKpm 🔗 #MadeInHuntingdonshire #InvestInHuntingdonshire #GlebeFarm #Sustainability #PureOaty #SustainableFarming #EcoFriendly #MadeInTheUK David Gibbons Nikki Burton Pamela Scott Michelle Sacks Mike Gildersleeves Philip Rayner Sasha Scott Rebecca Rayner Simon J. George Partridge Jane McGown Ben Wilson Hayley Williams Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs UK Food Valley British Chambers of Commerce UK Business Forums LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) Sustainability Leaders Council Enterprise Nation The Carbon Trust