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MESSAGE FROM MEMBERSHIP
BY PHIL BRIDGEMAN MEMBERSHIP MANAGER AT BUSINESS WEST
The new Business West website has just been launched. It includes a number of exclusive new features designed to help Chamber members generate new business, raise their profile online and connect with the local business community.
New benefits include: • An enhanced online profile – that enables you to share your company's latest events, blogs, business opportunities and tenders to a 20,000 strong network of businesses across the South West
• A dedicated member blog section – share thoughts on a range of business issues with Business West Chamber members
• Interactive member tenders – publish your formal tenders on our site and secure the partner or supplier that you need to help your business grow
• Business opportunities – whether you’re seeking new customers and new suppliers, or simply want to make web users aware of your latest special offers, post them all in the member opportunities section
• Member events listings - promote your company’s events, training and workshops to a large online audience
• Online renewals – renew your Chamber membership quickly and easily using our brand new membership management platform
• Resources for businesses – access a wide range of valuable business guides, reports and blog content, helping you to run your business effectively
The early feedback has been really positive, so go on and check it out for yourself at
www.businesswest.co.uk Please register on our new website if you haven’t already done so.
10 insight JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 FTBA winners 2016
Fairtrade awards open for business T
he South West Fairtrade Business Awards are now open for applications to all businesses in the South West region. Now in their fifth year, the Awards
reward businesses that demonstrate commitment to using and promoting Fairtrade. They are free to enter and declare a fair and ethical business ethos for all businesses that meet the criteria, who are rewarded with an e-logo, certificate and seats at the Awards ceremony. Winners of each category receive a unique trophy designed by Bristol Blue Glass. Winning a Fairtrade Business Award identifies your business as fair and ethical and is a great motivator to staff and customers. Bristol business, Minuteman Press, winners of the Best Fairtrade Office Award 2016 said: "Winning the
‘In 2016,
68 businesses in the region achieved bronze, silver and gold Awards’
Bristol Cathedral.
For criteria and how to enter the Awards visit:
www.bristolfairtrade.org.uk/ftba17
Members shine at ceremony
Not one, but two Business West members have won at the national British Chambers of Commerce awards. Plimsoll Productions, an independent production company based in Bristol, won the High Growth Business of the Year award, whereas Castle School Education Trust (CSET) is celebrating after winning the Business and Education Partnership category. The judges were impressed by
the commitment, tenacity and focus that Plimsoll have demonstrated during the previous year, as they continue to expand their business in the US.
CSET owe their success to the
‘Premium Partners for Schools’ programme, which prepares young people for the world of work. Speaking about the success of Business West members at the awards, Phil Smith, managing director, said: “Plimsoll and Castle School Trust are a shining example of the scope of business talent that we have in our region. To be nominated, never mind win, a Chamber award is no mean feat, and it is a credit to the teams at Plimsoll and Castle School that they have managed to achieve this prestigious accolade.” Supported by DHL, the London Stock Exchange and BT, the
Christine Owen, managing director & co-founder, Plimsoll Productions
Chamber Business Awards is now in its 13th year, and is one of the showpiece events in the business calendar. Nominations open for the 2017 awards on 13 March, and any active Chamber members are eligible to apply.
award was the most wonderful way for the team to be recognised and meant so very much to all of us personally. Our association with Fairtrade has drawn positive comments, clients and suppliers expressing the desire to work with us having recognised our deliberate actions in choosing to work with and promote Fairtrade. The award has attracted additional business, which is a delightful bonus.” In 2016, 68 businesses in the
region achieved bronze, silver and
gold Awards. The 2017 Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday 10 March 11.30am-2pm at
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