Launch event: The Case for Cambridge
Cambridge’s growth is being held back by low levels of infrastructure investment. This event is the launch of an initiative, by a Partnership of 11 key business, academic & public sector organisations, to convince central Government of the city region's vital importance to the UK economy and the need for action to ensure that its growth continues.
Cambridge Ahead releases new video: ‘Unlocking future Growth for Cambridge’
Cambridge Ahead's new video offers a summary of the breakfast seminar event hosted by its member, Bidwells, earlier this month at the Møller Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Cambridge Ahead announces new Growth data and previews 'The Case for Cambridge'
Cambridge Ahead made two key announcements at the Bidwells Property Trends breakfast seminar at the Møller Centre last week. The first was the results of months of work relating to Growth data for the city and its region, and the second the preview of The Case for Cambridge, an initiative to be presented to central government.
Cambridge Ahead adds Pigeon to its membership
Pigeon Investment Management Ltd has joined Cambridge Ahead, taking the membership total to 35 Full Member organisations.
Cambridge Ahead secures two new Members
Two more key Cambridge businesses have become members of Cambridge Ahead, taking its total membership to 34 Full Members. The two new members are Hill and Gonville Hotels Ltd.
Cambridge Ahead catalyst for launch of Stagecoach’s new, congestion-busting Route R service
Cambridge Ahead has been instrumental in the creation of Stagecoach's new Route R service which will launch on Tuesday 7th April 2015. The service will operate on the Guided Busway between Trumpington Park & Ride and Cambridge Railway Station, with a journey time of ONLY five minutes.
Cambridge Ahead Project leaders chart progress at One Year On event
On Wednesday 1st October, over 100 people attended the Cambridge Ahead One Year On event at the Li Ka Shing Centre on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Attendees included the leaders of many of its 32 Member organisations and also various members of the business, academic, local government, non-profit and cultural community of Cambridge.
Cambridge Conversation Café event launches ‘Be The Change Cambridge’ project
As one of the two title sponsors, Cambridge Ahead was proud to support a ground-breaking event last weekend which served as a pre-cursor to a larger event - ‘Be The Change Cambridge’ - to take place in early 2015.
Cambridge Ahead sponsors Be The Change Cambridge event
Cambridge Ahead is proud to be a joint sponsor of Be The Change Cambridge, one of the biggest single day community action gatherings our city has seen in recent times. This event on Saturday 13 September 2014 will bring together over 200 people from across Cambridge’s diverse communities to identify and explore ideas for solving the challenges facing the city.
Cambridge Ahead issues Summer 2014 newsletter
Cambridge Ahead's fourth newsletter details the 'journey of discovery' that it has undergone since launch and how this period of information-gathering, while never over, is translating into concerted action.
Cambridge Ahead gains five new members
Cambridge Ahead has added five more key Cambridge businesses, taking its total membership to 33 organisations. The five new members are Cambridge Consultants, Domino Printing Sciences, Mundipharma International, Red Gate Software, and The Welding Institute.
Cambridge workers quizzed about their quality of life
Cambridge Ahead, a group of businesses and academic organisations dedicated to making Cambridge the pre-eminent, small city in the world, has embarked on a survey which aims to reveal what the typical employee of a Cambridge business or organisation feels about their current quality of life.
Cambridge Ahead holds successful progress meeting
On Friday 20th June, Cambridge Ahead held a progress meeting at Cambridge Airport, courtesy of one of its Members, Marshall of Cambridge. A diverse range of guests were invited to hear an update on progress since launch in November 2013, and learn about some future plans. The invitees represented a range of interests within Cambridge including culture, education, sport, academia, business and…
Cambridge Ahead announces progress after 6 months
Since its launch in November 2013, Cambridge Ahead has been very busy in its three project areas and in the key task of growing membership. Taking stock after six months’ existence is considered an important step in confirming the progress and direction of the business and academic member group.
Cambridge Ahead gains three more new members
Three more organisations have recently joined Cambridge Ahead, taking the total number of organisations that are Full Members to 28. The three new organisations are TTP Group Plc, Xaar Plc, and RAND Europe.
Response to 2014 Budget awarding City Deal to Greater Cambridge
Cambridge Ahead welcomes today’s announcement in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement confirming the Government’s decision to award City Deal status to the Greater Cambridge area to fund critical investment around key areas such as infrastructure, housing and transport which have presented a barrier to prosperity for the region.
Cambridge Ahead gains four new Members since launch
Four organisations have recently joined Cambridge Ahead since its launch in November, taking the total number of organisations that are Full Members to 25.
Cambridge Ahead sets out agenda with release of videos
Two short videos have been released by Cambridge Ahead, filmed at its launch on 15th November 2013, which set out its case and agenda. They feature interviews with key figures who provide insight into the group's raison d'être and program for action.
Cambridge Ahead is officially launched
Cambridge Ahead has been officially launched at the offices of Mills & Reeve in Cambridge, with guest speaker Baroness Jo Valentine, CEO of London First.
Cambridge Ahead launches on Friday 15 November
Cambridge Ahead, a new business and academic member organisation, is holding a launch event on Friday 15 November in the city.