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Burton-based Topcashback, winners of the ‘Medium/Large Business of the Year’ category


The very best


Let’s do business (from left): Simon Chapman, Paul Faulkner (Greater Birmingham Chamber), Carol Sewell (Burton Chamber), Chris Plant and Russell Jeans (Greater Birmingham Chamber)


AGM takes centre stage


Burton Chamber took advantage of ‘Let’s Do Business’ event at Uttoxeter Racecourse to stage its AGM. Chamber president Simon Chapman, who is managing director of engineering firm Yee Group Limited, said that ‘Let’s Do Business’ was helping underline the Chamber’s position as the ‘voice of Burton’. The event attracted some 2,415 visitors,


making it the biggest ever. Mr Chapman said: “Growing the ‘voice of Burton’ across the region is clearly exemplified by this exhibition. “It has become the highlight of the business and commerce calendar for many companies. By


expanding the Expo, we have made it a fantastic showcase for every business. The addition of our keynote speakers raised the level of interest and involvement for all the visitors. “Our Chamber is building on its successful


integration with the Birmingham Chamber Group where we now play a key role. “We are seeing the fruits of those labours


with growing exposure and competitive advantages for our businesses - large and small – in the West Midlands. This is now being translated into closer relationships with Staffordshire Chambers and with the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).”


of Staffordshire Newcastle-under-Lyme firm Synectics Solutions Ltd clinched the prestigious ‘Business of the Year’ award at the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards ceremony. More than 400 guests attended the event


at the Staffordshire County Showground, which was hosted by Dr David Bryon, former managing director of Bmi Baby airline. Other Staffordshire businesses also left with


awards, including Davies Group, who were crowned ‘Employer of the Year’, while Envisage Design Ltd won ‘Small Business of the Year’, and Opun was named ‘Most Promising New Start- Up’. James Hurn from Langan’s Tea Rooms won ‘Employee of the Year’. Chris Plant said: “The evening was a


fantastic celebration of business success across Staffordshire. The list of finalists showcased the innovation, ingenuity, creativity and drive of our business community.”


Women in business rally to say goodbye


Burton Chamber of Commerce held its latest ‘Women in Business’ summer seminar at Hoar Cross Hall Spa Hotel, which featured business development skills expert Martin Perry. Mr Perry offered some valuable tips to the


audience of 60 about how to manage their time. The event also marked the retirement of Carol Sewell from the Chamber, who has been a key figure in the Women in Business programme. Carol worked for the Chamber for 18 years. Women in Business’ Claire Twells, who is


business development partner at Smith Partnership Solicitors, said: “Our speaker Martin Perry provided some fantastic insight and practical advice to our ladies to help manage their precious time more carefully when facing hundreds of emails each day. “The Summer event was a great success and


we hope our next evening event on 6 October will attract over 100 ladies to hear Josephine Fairley co-founder of Green & Black’s chocolate, speak about her career.


Anyone for tennis?: the ‘Women in Business’ team say ‘goodbye’ to Carol Sewell (centre in red) “We also bid a very emotional farewell to Carol


Sewell. She has been instrumental in creating the Women in Business programme with the partners and we will miss her very much.”


The Women in Business team also their new


charity for 2016 – Every Cloud, who raise money to buy special gifts for people who are undergoing breast Cancer treatment.


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