Earlier in October, Locate in Kent played host to a group of businessmen from Kentucky who had come to see Kent’s renewable energy, recycling and biomass facilities. The group, which included representatives from the State of Kentucky was accompanied by representatives from the Kentucky Trade Centre and UKTI.

Part of a European tour, the group had been to Germany and France and were finishing in Scotland. Their day in Kent included visits to New Earth Solutions’ composting site near Kings Hill, and to SWEEEP, an advanced recycling facility in Sittingbourne, as well as talks and presentations from others involved in these sectors in Kent. Many new contacts were set up as a result of the visit.

For more information about New Earth Solutions visit: www.newearthsolutions.co.uk and for more on SWEEEP visit www.sweeep.co.uk.

Newly rebranded tax, accountancy and financial services specialist Reeves & Co LLP has joined Locate in Kent’s Corporate Partnership scheme. Operating from offices in Canterbury, Chatham Maritime, Gatwick and London, national award-winning Reeves provides a wide range of services rarely found outside the UK’s largest firms, including international VAT consultancy, forensic accounting and business development consultancy.
 
Locate in Kent's Corporate Partnership scheme is aimed at all companies looking for new business opportunities. Membership costs £1,500 plus VAT per year and benefits include a company listing and link on the Locate in Kent website, invitations to networking events and entry in the Partnership Directory, which is distributed widely to clients.

For more information and to find out how to get involved in our events visit www.locateinkent.com/partners or call Lizzy Crofts on 01732 520700.

For more information about Reeves visit www.reeves.co

The South East Business Carbon Hub is running a free webinar entitled: ‘Making your business travel miles better’. During the webinar, on the 27^th October at 10 – 11am, participants will learn how to identify their business travel emissions using the hub’s free survey tools and guides, the best quick-win actions to reduce their travel footprint, and how to showcase environmental credentials to help win business. To book a place on the webinar, e-mail carbon.hub@kent.gov.uk or phone 01622 696950. Businesses can also join the South East Business Carbon Hub, a free network of businesses working together to reduce carbon emissions in the South East, by emailing carbon.hub@kent.gov.uk.

Evans Easyspace is hosting a free exhibition and networking lunch at Evans Business Centre, Lakesview International Business Park, Hersden, to support Canterbury's small business community. The event will be held on Wednesday 24 November between 11-3pm, with free entry and a variety of exhibitors. The networking lunch takes place between 12.30-2pm. To reserve your place, call Sarah on 0113 223 1248 or email sarahcooney@evanseasyspace.com.