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Lumina Technologies is the toast of Burns Night
In a double celebration on Burns Night, the Mayor of Hemel Hempstead, Councillor Robert Mclean, cut the tartan ribbon to officially open the new offices of local company Lumina Technologies.
Visionary Accountants blend the past with the future
Last year Visionary Accountants secured the leasehold at 2 Adelaide Street, overlooking St Peter's Street, in the centre of St Albans. After an extensive refurbishment Mel Hilbrown, Executive Director at St Albans Enterprise Agency (STANTA), officially opened the new offices on behalf of the Visionary Accountants team in January 2017.
2016 was a year that defied predictions and as 2017 begins to unfold, it looks as if once again, change will be the only constant for local business, says the St Albans Space of financial and business advisers Grant Thornton. Amidst the uncertainty, Jeremy Read, from Grant Thornton St Albans, identifies five key areas for local businesses to look out for in 2017 to help them keep ahead of the game.
First Degree Apprentices begin at University of Hertfordshire
The University of Hertfordshire is welcoming its first intake of Degree Apprenticeship students to its Digital and Technology Solutions (DTS) programme.
In the wake of the Brexit vote, Hertfordshire businesses have adapted their business strategies to put a greater focus on expanding into new products and markets to support future growth, according to new research by financial and business advisors Grant Thornton.
New Year, New Business Idea? Free start-up support programme launched for Herts residents
If you've always dreamt of having your own business, now could be the perfect opportunity to make a dream a reality as Hertfordshire residents can now access a free package of business advice and support.
Away Resorts acquires Sandy Balls Holiday Village creating a group valued at over £100m
Hemel Hempstead-based UK holiday park operator Away Resorts has got the new year off to a great start with the acquisition of one of the most well-known holiday parks in the UK.
Away Resorts, which has its head office in Maxted Road, has acquired the luxury Sandy Balls Holiday Village in the New Forest National Park. The deal was supported by additional capital from mid-market private equity firm LDC, and marks a significant step in the strategy of identifying and delivering high quality sites to complement Away Resorts' existing portfolio and increase its share of the UK holiday market.
A senior banking specialist has joined the St Albans Space of business advisers Grant Thornton to further strengthen the firm's market leading advisory team.
Hertfordshire's leading Children and family support Charity, Home-Start Herts, was one of 32 charities honoured by Lloyd's Charites Trust, in recognition of the support they give to individuals working in the Lloyd's Insurance market.