News Archive for February 2011
Training Survey Posted 25 Feb 2011
Following our recent survey of members a significant number of respondents highlighted a need for training. We are keen to work with you to meet these needs but we require further information to identify what type of training you require, when this is needed and for how many people.
New look Colosseum to open in the summer Posted 25 Feb 2011
The refurbishment of Watford Colosseum is coming on apace as the Watford Observer saw first-hand on a preview visit last Friday. The venue is to gain greater flexibility through banks of retractable seating with space for somewhere in the region of 2,000 people (seated/standing) for major rock concerts and with a capacity of 1,400 seated for orchestral events.
UK economy worse than thought after gdp is revised down Posted 25 Feb 2011
The UK economy shrank by more than previously thought during the last three months of 2010, revised figures show.
Explanation time for the Bank Posted 23 Feb 2011
Mervyn King's 10th letter to Number 11 Downing Street is similar to many of the other ones he's written. In his view, the 4% rise in the CPI in the past 12 months is unfortunate - but temporary, and almost entirely driven by factors beyond the Bank's control.
University of Hertfordshire Business Seminar in ICT Knowledge Transfer Posted 23 Feb 2011
Find out how your business could benefit from a knowledge Transfer Partnership in ICT with the University of Hertfordshire's FREE business seminar. 9th March 2011 9.30am - 13.00pm At Aldenham Golf & Country Club, Church Lane, Aldenham, Watford, Herts WD25 8NN
UK retail sales bounce back in January Posted 18 Feb 2011
UK retail sales rebounded in January after heavy snow caused a big drop in December sales, figures have shown.
THE HERTFORDSHIRE BUSINESS ALLIANCE Posted 15 Feb 2011
Over 170 members of the Watford and St Albans Chambers and the Watford F.C. Business Club attended the first networking breakfast of the newly formed Hertfordshire Business Alliance on Friday 11 February to hear the Chairman of Watford Football Club Graham Taylor OBE talk about the changing face of football.
Export help for small businesses unveiled Posted 11 Feb 2011
Measures to encourage smaller companies to export more have been unveiled by Business Secretary Vince Cable, as figures showed a widening in the UK's trade deficit in goods and services.
BUSINESS SURGERY Posted 10 Feb 2011
Where do you go to get free business advice in these difficult times. Probably not your Bank Manager or your Accountant but through the Chamber.
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Economic news
- Germany reports sluggish growth
- Euro bank chief sees UK improvements
- Latam 'gang of four' scrap tariffs
- Low rates 'fail to deter savers'
- Poor countries take on tax avoiders
