A Sustainable Business is a Better Business
December 6, 2022
Friday morning, Fairfax Park turnstiles opened before sunrise, welcoming members of The United Club Business, an exclusive network event for Sponsors and Businesses whom have expressed an interest to support both Club & Trust. Since launching, just autumn of last year it has had magnificent success, quickly becoming one of the most well attended business…
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Bridgwater Bike Charity welcomes Chamber of Commerce
November 29, 2022
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce met with representatives of local bike charity On Your Bike to hear about the work they do in Bridgwater and to strengthen the relationship between both partners Diogo Rodrigues, Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce Manager, met with representatives from On Your Bike to hear about the ways the charity supports people…
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Business Success Celebrated at Glitzy Event
November 28, 2022
THE winners of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2022 have been announced at a glittering event at the Canalside, in Bridgwater. Over 200 businesspeople from across the district attended the gala evening, which was organised by Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Sedgemoor FM broadcaster Dave Englefield. The 2022 finalists come from all corners…
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Roberts Waste Ltd receives top safety accreditation
November 23, 2022
A FAMILY-RUN waste management company from Somerset has recently been awarded accreditation for achieving excellence in health and safety in the workplace (November 2022). Roberts Waste Ltd, part of S Roberts Group, received the award from Alcumus SafeContractor, which recognises rigorous standards in health and safety management. Beccy Roberts, Director of Waste Management at the…
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Golden Leaf Awards at Puriton school supported by Jasun Envirocare
November 22, 2022
CHILDREN at Puriton Primary School near Bridgwater have received awards for good behaviour sponsored by a family-run air filter manufacturing company in the town (November 2022). Jasun Envirocare is funding Puriton Primary School’s annual Golden Leaf Awards, which are presented by the charity Friends of Puriton Primary School (FOPPS) to children who follow the school’s…
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A simple guide to the Autumn Statement 2022
November 18, 2022
Bridgwater Chamber member Maxwells Accountants have kindly produced a simple guide to the Autumn Statement along with some of the key measures announced The Chancellor highlighted that “In the face of unprecedented global headwinds, families, pensioners, businesses, teachers, nurses and many others are worried about the future.” He highlighted he aims to tackle the cost-of-living…
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Popular Coffee shop opens new kiosk in Bridgwater
November 16, 2022
Popular coffee shop White Feather Coffee Co has opened a new coffee kiosk at Bridgwater Train station. The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce were delighted to congratulate Holly and her team on the success of opening a much needed coffee kiosk at Bridgwater Station. Holly Buckingham, owner of White Feather Coffee co said, "The opening of…
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Bridgwater Businesses hear from Local MP
November 11, 2022
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosted a business networking event at The McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater, giving local businesses the opportunity to hear from MP for Bridgwater & West Somerset Ian Liddell-Grainger. Ian gave a recount of recent developments in Parliament and gave some caution about the current economic situation saying, “Over the next year…
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Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
October 25, 2022
With a month to go before the jewel in the Chamber crown it is a pleasure to announce the finalists. We'd like to thank every business that entered and know the judges found it very difficult to choose between the over 110 incredible applications we received. The event itself is our opportunity to celebrate the…
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Businesses focus on Cyber threats
October 20, 2022
Bridgwater businesses heard from the Cyber Resilience Centre that cyber-attacks are costing businesses thousands of pounds, with two thirds of businesses falling victim to phishing scams last year. The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking event with guest speaker Ross Brown, Head of Cyber and Innovation at the South West Cyber Resilience Centre. Those…
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S Roberts Group launches new modern website
October 13, 2022
Media release for S Roberts Group A FAMILY-RUN waste management company from Somerset has recently launched a new, modern website to help its customers (October 2022) Bridgwater-based S Roberts Group has officially unveiled www.srobertsandson.co.uk – an online resource centre to help people find out more about the services it offers to both the general public…
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Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Net Zero Networking event at Bridgwater United FC
September 28, 2022
A business networking evening at Bridgwater United FC heard from Balanced Energy, a company mobilising the business community to become more sustainable, about the way businesses can start their journey to Net Zero and the future risks to businesses of doing nothing. The successful event also allowed businesses present to share examples of the steps…
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Last chance to bag your business a Sedgemoor Business Excellence Award
September 26, 2022
It’s the final call for nominations for this years Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, an annual event organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce rewarding businesses & individuals who are making outstanding contributions to the successful growth and prosperity of Sedgemoor. Businesses have until Friday 30th September to nominate their business for one or more of…
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A chance to shine – launch of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards
September 12, 2022
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosted the launch of this year’s Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, which are a chance for the District’s many growing, innovative and prosperous businesses to celebrate their successes. A networking lunch at the ibis Hotel heard that there were 16 awards up for grabs at a gala dinner on November 25th with…
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Nominations open for the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards 2022
August 16, 2022
The Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards is an annual event organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce. It’s been running for several years with the aim of rewarding companies, enterprises and individuals who are making outstanding contributions to the successful growth and prosperity of the district. Diogo Rodrigues of the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce said, “I’m…
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More Bridgwater businesses now eligible for Help to Grow as software scheme receives a boost
July 28, 2022
The rules for the Help to Grow: Digital programme have been expanded to open the scheme to businesses with at least one employee, meaning up to 1.2 million businesses could benefit. The flagship government scheme offers a discount of up to 50% towards the costs of buying approved software, worth up to £5,000. Previously, only…
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