Ashford's inward investment campaign promoting #Ashford as the best place to do business in Kent. #AshfordFOR #Success, #Location, #Innovation
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Feb 27
📊✨ Great news for UK tourism!
The latest VisitBritain/VisitEngland report shows just how powerful our tourism sector really is — and its impact is huge.
To read the full report, visit VisitBritain’s website.orlo.uk/WpSLX
ALT New report from VisitBritain/VisitEngland shows tourism is worth £147 billion to UK economy
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Feb 25
Want to keep up with the latest local business news, opportunities and events?
Sign up to Ashford Borough Council’s business e‑newsletter and get updates on:
💷 Business grants & funding
🤝 Networking opportunities
📚 Training & workshops
👉 Sign up : orlo.uk/litVV
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Feb 23
We’re shining a spotlight on these amazing businesswomen in our latest article which you can read on our website. (Link in bio) 💐✨ orlo.uk/sTq2n
#Business #Collaboration #WomeninBusiness
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Feb 20
Looking to grow your business and increase productivity? The Amazon Innovation Accelerator programme is back!
This free, high‑impact programme is an amazing chance to level up your growth. Sign up here: orlo.uk/s2ZTL #Business #Collaboration #Ashford
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Feb 19
Have you seen our image gallery? View a captivating collection of Ashford images, from sweeping vineyard vistas to creative coworking space - explore an extensive gallery that captures iconic Ashford. orlo.uk/aOGW7
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Feb 18
Revelation Ashford @RevelationAsh is hiring a new General Manager! The ideal candidate will have:
• Music/arts/charity sector experience
• Creative energy
• Event management skills
• Leadership talent
Apply: orlo.uk/znwk6
#CreativeCulture #Job #Ashford
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Feb 16
📣 High Street Businesses! Want more customers, stronger sales & sustainable growth? Join Kent and Medway Growth Hub's online workshops packed with expert, practical tips to help your business thrive. 💡✨orlo.uk/ESb1C
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Feb 13
English Tourism Week13–22 March 2026. As an Ashford business, you can be part of this national celebration! Download the digital toolkit : orlo.uk/EM61i #EnglishTourismWeek
Photo Gusbourne Vineyard at sunset. Photo credit- Gusbourne
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Feb 9
Virtual Networking with @InvictaChamber
📅 24th February 2026 10.20am - 12noon
Virtual business networking is a fun way of networking which is highly interactive, sparking interesting conversations and bringing like-minded people together.
kentinvictachamber.co.uk/eve…
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Feb 6
Ashford College’s @ashford_college Stakeholder Open Evening is a great chance to build partnerships and support the next generation of skilled young people.
📅 12 Feb
🕔 5–7:30pm
📍 Elwick Rd, Ashford, TN23 1NN
Contact: lucy.clark@eastkent.ac.uk
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Feb 4
Nominate an outstanding Ashford food or drink business in the KM Food & Drink Awards. Public nominations close 6 Feb. Help recognise and support our Ashford businesses! orlo.uk/ww5gB #Business #Regeneration #Growth
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Feb 2
Ready to turn your business idea into reality? Join Kent & Medway Growth Hub's FREE 2-Day Start-Up Business Course. Book your space: orlo.uk/tUhJ0
#SmallBusinessUK #BusinessTips #BusinessGrowth
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Jan 28
Join @ashford_college 's Stakeholder Open Evening to see how you can support young people into the world of work, while helping you achieve your own business goals.
📅 12 February, 5pm– 7:30pm
📍 Ashford College, Elwick Road
📍lucy.clark@eastkent.ac.uk
#Skills #Ashford
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Jan 23
. @Kent_cc & @medway_council have joined forces to establish a new in-house @VisitKent & Invest Kent team.
The new team sits within KCC’s Economy team.
To see what's going on in the Ashford borough, visit the Experience Ashford and Tenterden website.
orlo.uk/gMOHg
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Jan 21
If you oversee a food or drinks business, have you signed up to Produced in Kent?
With a whole host of membership benefits, Produced in Kent will support your journey to success, whether you’re a start-up or an established business.
orlo.uk/P7B9b
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24 Dec 2025
From the team here at AshfordFOR, we would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Keep up to date with the progress of all the exciting projects coming in 2026 on our website orlo.uk/5HZLP #AshfordFOR #Business #2026
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22 Dec 2025
From now until 2nd Jan 2026, we will not be monitoring our social channels as we'll be taking a short break for the festivities.
We'll be back in 2026 relaying the most pertinent business news that affects our borough.
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21 Nov 2025
Chadwick Flexspace has secured a 10-year deal with @POferries at Kent House, Ashford.
This shows strong demand for Grade-A office space especially with commercial rents 76% lower than London.
Find your next HQ at: orlo.uk/eocCn
#AshfordFOR #Business #Offices
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20 Nov 2025
.@CostaCoffee has opened its inaugural drive-thru store in Ashford, Kent, which marks another landmark for the town.
Read more here: orlo.uk/pq1i6
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18 Nov 2025
“We felt like Ashford was sort of starting to transform into a place with an interesting food scene that we wanted to be a part of.”
It's been just over a month since Docker Bakery opened in Ashford & immediately, they've become an integral part of the Town Centre.
Watch here:
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