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Hertfordshire-based bank CEO says “lessons need to be learned” on anniversary of 10-year financial crisis
Ten years on from the global financial crisis, the boss of a Hertfordshire-based bank says "lessons of the past need to be learned" before the UK can move on from a "decade of doom and gloom."
Five-star country house hotel Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa has appointed Christopher Mouyiassi as its new Executive Head Chef.
Hertfordshire businesses shortlisted for FSB East of England Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018
The shortlist of the FSB East of England - Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018 contains five Hertfordshire finalists, Jamie Russell of Touch of Ginger Ltd of Shepreth, who has been shortlisted for the Business Exporter of the Year, Stacey Hollis of New Noise Audio from Hitchin who has been shortlisted for Micro Business of the year, Daniel Yellop of The Discount Brands Company Ltd also of Hitchin who has been shortlisted for Scale-up business of the year, Sarah Wragg of Cariad Marketing Limited based in Hertford who has been shortlisted for Digital Business of the Year and Nikki Costello of Fashonbrandz Ltd. based in Royston who has been shortlisted for Start-up Business of the Year.
Growing pub group headquartered in Tring, Hertfordshire retains top 20 position in Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For List
One of the UK's fastest growing pub groups, Oakman Inns & Restaurants Ltd, has again been voted by their own team as one of the top employers in the UK, coming 17th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For. Oakman Inns operates 20 pubs of which five are in Hertfordshire.
New St Albans restaurant supports local farmers and producers
St Albans' newest independent restaurant, The Abbey, will open for business on 2nd March 2018. Located in the shadow of St Albans Cathedral on George Street, The Abbey's ethos is to spread a love of food excellence, serving seasonal and sustainable food in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
CitiPark kicks off new partnership with Watford FC
Leading car parking operator, CitiPark, owner of 3 car parks in Watford (Church, Gade and Sutton), as well as a network of other car parks across the UK, has teamed up with Watford FC in their first football club partnership, which will see them looking to save supporters money when attending home games.
"The pub's in safe hands" - Hertfordshire landlord Christo Tofalli is a finalist for national Tourism Superstar award
Christo Tofalli, the landlord of Hertfordshire pub Ye Olde Fighting Cocks', has beat off competition from hundreds of candidates up and down the country to become only one of ten finalists for the national Tourism Superstar award.
Hertfordshire marketing agency now among the best in the UK
Hertfordshire marketing agency, The Product Marketing Company, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, along with their achievement of becoming one of the top performing B2B marketing and PR agencies in the UK.
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa announces Employee of the Year
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa has announced the winner of its 2017 Employee of the Year. The annual award has recognised head porter Cornelis Spijker for constantly going above and beyond to ensure the best customer service.
