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UKTI appoints NEP as local partner
A new agreement between Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership and UK Trade and Investment is set to utilise NEP’s unique knowledge and understanding of the local economy to best support growth and development in the county.
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The future’s bright for the low carbon vehicle sector in Northamptonshire
The Low Carbon Vehicle 2011 event which has been held this week at Rockingham Race Circuit has demonstrated Northamptonshire’s expertise and potential in the low carbon industries.
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Northampton Waterside becomes an Enterprise Zone
As the Northampton Waterside Enterprise Zone is given the go-ahead by the Government, its attractive benefits for businesses are set to help support the economic development of Northamptonshire.
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Electric Corby
Corby is set to become a Centre of Excellence in low carbon living and transportation as the Electric Corby project looks to attract world leaders in clean technology to the area. In addition, the project aims to be the UK’s first research and development centre for sustainable living and travel.
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Logistics and lorry parking in Northamptonshire
As a natural geographical hub for the UK’s logistics industry, the need for lorry parking facilities in Northamptonshire is an important business issue. Working in partnership with the county’s business community, the wider logistics sector and local communities, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership is responding to the sector’s needs to ensure the continued success of the county’s logistics hub.
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Northampton’s riverside regeneration
The Northamptonshire Business Ambassadors took to the water last week to celebrate 250 years of the River Nene’s contribution to Northampton’s economy, as current and future developments based around the waterside illustrate the important role the river continues to play for businesses today.
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Rail + Road = logistics success
Rail freight is vital to the continued success of Northamptonshire’s logistics industry, helping to make transportation quicker, cheaper and greener. However the county’s road links are also integral to logistics in the area, and both road and rail freight both have a key role to play in driving the industry forward.
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Ambassadors support official opening of new Corby Enterprise Centre
The Corby Enterprise Centre was opened on June 24th by the Mayor of Corby, Gail McDade, and Prof. Nick Petford, CEO and Vice Chancellor of the University of Northampton.
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Northamptonshire at the forefront of design and new technology
Silverstone will look a little different this weekend, as the new state of the art Wing building makes its debut as a key facility at the British Grand Prix.
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iCon-ic Environmental Innovation Centre is open for business
The iCon, a new environmental innovation centre in Daventry, has been officially launched this week to support the emerging low carbon construction sector in Northamptonshire.
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