We’ve had film, fashion, literature, and now St Albans is hosting its first business festival, with events across the city between June 22-26.

Hosted by St Albans Chamber of Commerce and supported by many leading local companies including the Herts Advertiser, St Albans Business Festival will feature numerous events across the week, including a business quiz, networking events, Herts Business Expo, a careers fair, Meet the Experts and CEO sessions, a special business breakfast and a festival finale barbecue.

Chamber executive director Lisa Bates explained: “St Albans has a thriving business community so we are delighted to be launching this new event to showcase the many skills we have in the city. We encourage every local company, whatever their size, to get involved and come to the events and meet the experts in your business community”

Co-organiser Simon George of Hertfordshire Business Independent, Business Buzz and Herts Business Expo added: “There is something here for everyone, whether networking or talking to potential employers so book now!”

Sponsors and partners include The Herts Business Expo, Herts IoD, St Albans City of Expertise, Business Buzz, Oyster Studios, Citizens Advice Bureau, Radio Verulam, Cerco Communications, Magpas, Oaklands College, Barclays, Grant Thornton, St Albans district council, Clydesdale Bank, Blue Feather Photography, Debenhams Ottaway Solicitors, My Mustard, SA Law and Popdance.