MEMBER NEWS


CONTENTS COVER STORY


Dr Steve Garnett shares his top tips for business


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CHAMBER PROFILE NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2018


REGULAR ARTICLES


FIRSTWORD 4 Stuart Elford shares his first message as Chief Executive


MEMBER NEWS 5 Business Ride offers an active way to network


6 PR Director completes charity Channel swim 9 Prestigious win for commercial property firm


10 Leading expert shares knowledge with local colleges


CHAMBER NEWS


FOCUS FEATURES


CHARITABLE CAUSES, PROMOTION & PARTNERSHIP 20 Volunteering opportunities at Dartmoor


21 First Class Support offers bespoke service to assist students 22 Fundraise for Children’s Hospice South West this Christmas


12 Chamber’s Erasmus project draws to a close


15 New Vice Chairs appointed to Board of Directors


16 The impact Brexit may have on your website


CHAMBER OPINION 18 Government must act on plan to connect the South West


GOING GLOBAL 19 Cross-border trade could be impacted by no-deal Brexit


SECTOR FOCUS 29 LEGAL & FINANCE Record apprentice intake for accountants


30 PROPERTY Community support for public garden plan


32 SKILLS The gateway to university facilities


MEMBER ZONE 34 MEMBER PROFILE Securewest International


GROWING YOUR BUSINESS


24 Develop your business with City College Plymouth


25 Rapid expansion for security firm


36 NEW MEMBERS The Chamber welcomes new members


37 OFFERS The latest member offers


38 WHAT’S ON Your guide to the Chamber’s events


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