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Wenta welcomes new Chair - Zoe Hancock

Zoe Hancock, Principal of Oaklands College, has been appointed as the new Chair of business support organisation and social enterprise, Wenta. Chris Pichon, Queen’s Award for Enterprise Winner, has handed over the reigns to Zoe following a 3 year stretch in the role of Chair for Wenta. Zoe...

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FREE networking event and exhibition to celebrate local small businesses

22-11-2017 FREE networking event and exhibition to celebrate local small businesses Earlier this year in March, Wenta and the btc held their first ever client Thank You Event, in collaboration with the Stevenage Borough Council. Due to the success of that event and in support of the national campaign,...

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Celebrating small businesses in Stevenage: The Small Business Saturday Bus visit on 14th November

08-11-2017 Celebrating small businesses in Stevenage: The Small Business Saturday Bus visit on 14th November Stop by the Stevenage Town Centre (Danestrete, SG1 1HN) on Tuesday 14th November from 10am-2pm, for the Small Business Saturday Bus national tour. We are privileged that Stevenage is the only...

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01-11-2017 New FREE business start-up programme for South East Midlands residents

01-11-2017 New FREE business start-up programme for South East Midlands residents If you’re a resident of the South East Midlands and have been reluctant to take the leap of faith in starting your own business, now’s the time to consider it further as a new, free, specialist start-up business...

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Stop by the Small Business Saturday Bus in Stevenage Town Centre on 14th November!

25-10-2017 Stop by the Small Business Saturday Bus in Stevenage Town Centre on 14th November! The masterminds of Small Business Saturday UK (SBS), a grassroots and non-commercial campaign that is focused on highlighting small business success and promoting local, independent businesses, has announced...

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Small Business Saturday Bus is coming to Stevenage town!

The masterminds of Small Business Saturday UK (SBS), a grassroots and non-commercial campaign that is focused on highlighting small business success and promoting local, independent businesses, has announced that Stevenage will be one of their 25 stops on a nationwide bus tour this autumn. Celebrating...

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Popular ‘Thank You’ event held for Stevenage small businesses at The Business & Technology Centre

The Business & Technology Centre (btc) on Bessemer Drive held a special exhibition event for their small businesses based at the hub on Tuesday 21st March to say thanks for choosing the btc as ‘home’. The event, hosted by the managing agent of the btc and not-for-profit organisation, Wenta,...

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Wenta welcomes new Chief Executive Ed Jordan

Ed Jordan has been appointed as the new Chief Executive at leading enterprise agency, Wenta, and starts in his post this month. Ed brings with him a wealth of strategic management and leadership experience across commercial, third sector and public organisations having previously been Chief Executive...

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New Year, New Business Idea? Free start-up support programme launched for Hertfordshire 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. Local business support organisations Wenta, STANTA and Dacorum Borough Council have partnered...