Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday September 16 2019 Business owners will flock to banners at networking event Business owners in Swindon are being given the opportunity to network and promote their businesses at a Chamber of Commerce event next month. Delegates at the Thames Valley Chamber banner networking event have the opportunity to bring one small […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday September 13 2019 New survey shows potential impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit on UK business investment and recruitment New research from the British Chambers of Commerce suggests business investment and recruitment could plummet, and some business may even relocate if the UK leaving the EU without a deal on October 31. A survey of nearly 1,600 companies, […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Friday September 13 2019 Trading Through Brexit in the running to scoop prestigious British Chambers award Business support group Business West is in the running to scoop the ‘Most Effective Campaigning’ award at the annual British Chambers of Commerce awards for its pioneering ‘Trading Through Brexit’ campaign. Brexit represents the single most radical transformation in […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Thursday September 12 2019 Professional services firm appoints new head of audit division Swindon-based Optimum Professional Services has appointed a new head of its audit division as part of the firm’s ambitious growth plans. Rob Stokes joins the company from Cheltenham accountancy practice Randall & Payne, where one of his specialisms was […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Thursday September 12 2019 Recruitment firm appoints new MD Swindon-based Juice Recruitment has appointed Vicky Kingston as its new managing director, effective from September 2019. She succeeds founder Emma Summers who will become the company’s chief executive officer, as the company builds on its track record of sustained […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday September 12 2019 Vehicle test specialist opens offices in Japan and Detroit Automotive test systems specialist AB Dynamics has opened new offices in Detroit and Japan. The opening of the Detroit office – at the heart of the US automotive industry – follows the recent acquisition of Dynamic Research Incorporated. It […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Property Thursday September 12 2019 Company opens door to new base A prime industrial/warehouse unit on a new development at one of Wiltshire’s most popular and convenient business parks has been snapped up by a firm specialising in doorway solutions. Property consultancy Myddelton & Major has successfully negotiated the letting […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Thursday September 12 2019 Homeless charity appeals to Swindon businesses to become financial partners Swindon Night Shelter, the charity which runs The Haven day centre for the homeless and vulnerably housed in the town, welcomed business owners to an open event to appeal for cash support. The charity, which is now in its […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday September 11 2019 Expo returns to Swindon this autumn One of the largest business networking expos in the region returns to Swindon next month, bringing hundreds of regional business people together for an intensive day of networking, business inspiration and support, and an exhibition. The Get Connected Swindon […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Wednesday September 11 2019 Professionals can learn how to use Instagram for their business Social media expert Yola O’Hara will be showing business leaders how to get the best out of Instagram during a training session in Swindon next month. Yola, of Visually Explained, will present her interactive Instagram for Business seminar from […]
Swindon & Wiltshire Experts Wednesday September 11 2019 Expert opinion: Business – keeping it in the family Though it often goes unsaid, family businesses form part of the country’s backbone. But how resilient are they? Family businesses are in a strong position to weather times of uncertainty. We have evidence showing that, during economic downturns, family […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday September 10 2019 Swindon firm completes project at West’s most famous landmark ahead of schedule New toll houses at Bristol’s famous Clifton Suspension Bridge have opened ahead of schedule, thanks to Swindon-based construction firm Beard. The seven-month project involved Beard demolishing and replacing both of the outdated 1950’s toll booths on the Clifton side […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday September 10 2019 Construction firm secures finance for Wiltshire housing project Award-winning building company Stonewood Builders, which specialises in high specification refurbishment, conversion and new build projects, is continuing with its plans for growth after securing funds to build 38 new homes in Wiltshire. Castle Combe-based Stonewood will commence building […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Tuesday September 10 2019 Packaging firm picks up the reins as race horse trainer’s new sponsor Swindon-based Wasdell Group has become the sole sponsor of the stables of racehorse trainer Jonjo O’Neill. Europe’s largest independent manufacturing and packaging supplier to the pharmaceutical, medical and healthcare industries picks up the reins of the Cotswolds-based racing horse […]
Swindon & Wiltshire News Monday September 9 2019 Frustrated MP explains how he went from Brexit remainer to supporting no deal Frustrated South Swindon MP Robert Buckland has explained to town business leaders his transformation from Brexit remain campaigner and cliff-edge cautioner to no-deal supporter. The newly-appointed Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice addressed networkers at a Thames […]
