The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce have launched Q3 Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Quarterly Economic Survey.The QES is the largest survey of business sentiment in the UK, combining over 75,000 responses nationwide At a local level, it gives the local councils and the Chamber really reliable data, providing an insight into the health of the local business community and what challenges/barriers the face At a national level, it is used by The Government, The Bank of England and the IMF (to name a few) to set interest rates and regularly picks up big changes in the economy long before other surveys and official statistics.The Northamptonshire Chamber of...

30 August, 2023

Wellingborough can enjoy an afternoon of live music and admire vintage cars this September.The Corby Silver Band and the amazing vocalist ‘Jennah’ will entertain an audience in Bassetts Close park on Sunday 10th September from 1pm - 3:30 p.m. and is free for everyone to attend.  The Concert in the Park is one of many events happening in Northamptonshire as part of the Nene Valley Festival.Leader of Wellingborough Town Council, Councillor Graham Lawman says "We are lucky to have two wonderful bandstands in Wellingborough and I’m delighted that we are able to continue the very popular open-air concerts with two...

30 August, 2023

Northamptonshire Escape Room specialists Trapp'd have announced a new charity partner.The Escape Room specialists are delighted to announce that they are now a Conservation Circle partner of Rainforest Trust UK, a British charity working in partnership with Rainforest Trust in the U.S. to protect the world’s most threatened rainforests and other tropical ecosystems.They have already placed over 40 million acres under permanent protection, and their vital work protects endangered species, safeguards indigenous communities and combats climate change.This follows the launch of their new Mobile Escape Room : Amazonia, which helps educate students across the UK on the importance of the Amazon Rainforest, while providing...

30 August, 2023

Sales and marketing are two terms that are often used interchangeably. However, they are two completely different functions that are vital to a successful business. Both sales and marketing work together to achieve a common goal, which is to increase revenue and grow the business. In this article, we will explore the differences between sales and marketing.What is Marketing?Marketing is the process of identifying and satisfying customer needs through the creation, communication, and delivery of goods and services. It is a process of promoting and selling a product or service to its target audience. Marketing encompasses every activity...

28 August, 2023

With four dining categories this year in the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food and Drinks Awards, judges have been busy short-listing food and drink businesses from around the county in Booker Gastro Pub of the Year sponsored by Booker, Community Café of the Year sponsored by Public Health, West Northants Council and supported by The Good Loaf, Restaurant of the Year sponsored by The Greedy Gordon pub group and World Cuisine Restaurant of the Year sponsored by British Pepper and Spice. After final Mystery Shopping visits the winners will be announced in the annual Awards ceremony held in November.Founder Rachel Mallows MBE...

25 August, 2023

Enjoy a day out for all the family with over a hundred vintage, classic, and specialist cars in the grounds of Northampton’s historic Abbey.Delapré’s popular car show, Classics on the Lawn, returns on Sunday 10th September from 11am until 4pm. On display will be a variety of vehicles spanning the past 80 years including a 1961 VW camper van, a Jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster, Fiat 500s and lots more, plus food and drink stalls.In celebration of Heritage Open Days, visitors to the 12th century Abbey can also take part in free behind-the-scenes tours and listen to a presentation by leading...

24 August, 2023

A former trustee from Northamptonshire charity Teamwork Trust has inspired service users by sharing her travel stories and experiences - all part of the charity’s ‘Broadening Horizons’ programme.This ‘Broadening Horizons’ programme was launched as part of the charity’s 40th birthday celebrations, and it is appealing for local businesses and community leaders to pop in to share their stories, experiences and adventures.Rachael Collins, 30, who first start volunteering in her teens and later became a trustee, visited the charity’s Corby site earlier this month, just a few days before leaving the country to go travelling.Rachael said: “I loved volunteering with Teamwork...

24 August, 2023

The views of local residents and businesses are being sought following a proposal to temporarily close a Northampton Town Centre walkway which has become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour and crime.Emporium Way is located off Northampton Market square and provides shortcuts to Sheep Street and the nearby Mayorhold and Newlands carparks.However, in recent months the walkway has attracted illicit activities including loitering, urination, muggings, fighting and drug dealing.To tackle these behaviours, West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is proposing to make a Public Spaces Protection Order to close the public highway temporarily, using its powers under the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing...

23 August, 2023

North Northamptonshire Council is asking residents and stakeholders to have their say on the council’s draft Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy.Central government expects all local authorities to develop electric vehicle infrastructure strategies and NNC’s draft strategy has been developed with input from the council’s Sustainable Communities Executive Advisory Panel and the town and parish council forums. Now NNC would like to hear from residents and other stakeholders on 10 policies which cover:Creation of an extensive EV charging network across North Northants Installing off-street Charging Hubs, with multiple connectors, in public NNC car parks EV charging in on-street locations to help...

23 August, 2023

A new campaign called #ShowcasingBrackmills is shining a spotlight on a Northampton estate’s people, businesses and achievements.Brackmills Industrial Estate, home to more than 18,000 employees and 180 businesses, has had Business Improvement District status for just over 14 years, a status which sees resident businesses pool an annual levy which is then used to fund a host of estate improvements.In the final year of its third five-year BID term and preparing for a renewal ballot early next year, the estate has now launched a campaign to showcase the benefits of a Business Improvement District.Howard Wilson, UK operations manager at technology...

22 August, 2023

Northampton born TikTok sensation and Instagram influencer Cami Sophia is helping a local company celebrate its tenth birthday by preparing to share her successes and expertise with a UK audience.The 21-year-old University of Northampton graduate, who works with a host of UK brands and has more than 603,000 TikTok followers and over 17million likes, is set to be a keynote speaker for Delapré Abbey-based Pilkington Communications, a marketing and PR company which has ‘hatched’ a new series of 30-minute online ‘Turtle Talks’ to help fellow UK organisations grow and thrive.Cami, who in less than 12 months turned her TikTok hobby...

22 August, 2023