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📊✨ 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
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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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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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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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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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
ALT If you have creative energy & experience in the arts & music sector, this could be the job for you!
📣 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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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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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…
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: [email protected]
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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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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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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
📍[email protected]
#Skills #Ashford
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. @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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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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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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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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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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.@CostaCoffee has opened its inaugural drive-thru store in Ashford, Kent, which marks another landmark for the town.
Read more here: orlo.uk/pq1i6
ALT Costa Coffee opens inaugural drive-thru in Ashford