District Focus | 
Northfleet Embankment 
With the closure of LafargeÕs Northfleet cement works and other manufacturing concerns, plans are emerging for a major mixed-use scheme along Northfleet Riverside that benefit from ease of access to Ebbsfleet Station. 

Welcoming new business 
With Gravesham being the within EuropeÕs largest regeneration project, the borough makes a prime location to start or expand a business. Support is available for those looking to capitalise on GraveshamÕs potential though a series of organisations. The first port of call for any business looking to develop or expand is Business Link, the national business advice service. Business Link is committed to making the UK the number one place to start and run a business. Assistance areas include networking, funding for research and development, and workforce development. For more information call 0845 600 9006 or visit www.businesslink.gov.uk 
Businesses looking to move to Gravesham should contact Locate in Kent on 01732 520700 or visit www.locateinkent.com 

Tel. 01474 33 72 38 www.gravesham.gov.uk 

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With Graveshambeing withinEuropeÕs largest
regeneration project, the borough makes a prime location to start or expand a business. 
CASE STUDY 
Serene Progress
For Serena Kaur, the motivation to own her own business came while working as a bank cashier:ÒThe job was really stressful. I
wasnÕt happy there. The final straw came when I was held up at gunpoint. I knew for my sanity I needed to do something else.Ó
Serena was unemployed for six months after leaving the bank. Seeing a gap in the beauty market however, she came to The
PrinceÕs Trust for support to set up a business. So-Serene Threading Bar opened in January 2009 offering a new type of hair
removal and is already thriving with Gravesend shoppers.
The Trust provided a loan of £2,500 and assigned a mentor and a PrinceÕs Trust contact to
help with the first three years of trading. Serena explains,ÒItÕs like having a mum and dad
to your business. ItÕs comforting and reassuring knowing they are there and that you are
not alone. It wasnÕt just about the money for me; it was the business guidance and the
mentor support.Ó
The PrinceÕs Trust also works with 14-30-year-olds who have struggled at school, been in care,
are long-term unemployed or have been in trouble with the law. The Prince of WalesÕ charity
has helped over 575,000 young people since its launch in 1976, providing practical and
financial support and developing key workplace skills. Three in four young people The Trust
helped last year moved into work, education or training.
Tel. 0800 842 842
www.princes-trust.org.uk