Jet Age Museum Visit
Gloucestershire Airport, Staverton
The Chamber and Midlands Air Ambulance are delighted to invite Chamber members and guests to a charity networking event at the Jet Age Museum on 16 April (5.30 pm). This is a unique insight into the history of Gloucestershire aviation, providing the story of people, places and aircraft that put the country at the forefront of the world’s aerospace industry. Always a popular visit for Chamber members and guests, and now for a great cause.
(See opposite for details; visit Chamber Events).
Win Tickets to the
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Festival season is nearly upon us and there's plenty of fantastic music, science and literary events on offer. First up is the Cheltenham Jazz Festival (29 April - 4 May; tickets), which features Jazz Legends and Rising Stars, including Van Morrison (top), jazz saxophonist Joe Lovano (right), Alice Zawadski and many other top performers. Come and enjoy great jazz from around the world right on your doorstep.
To help celebrate the start of the new season, the Festival and Cheltenham Chamber have organised a chance to win two pairs of tickets to see MOBO award nominated jazz and soul artist Natalie Williams,(right) on Sunday 3 May.
To enter the competition, which is open to all Chamber News readers, view the Member Profile video (opposite, above right) and answer the following question: which university did Ruth Dooley cox for in the Boat Race? Click here to enter your answer. All entries must be received by 12 noon, Friday 17 April; the winners be selected in a random draw, contacted by the Festival organisers on 20 April and announced in the next newsletter.
And don't forget, the Science Festival tickets go on sale soon too (15 April for Festival members; 22 April general public). Good luck and look forward to seeing you at the Festivals.
Pre-election Debate
Sheds Some Light
by Chamber Deputy CEO Jon Leamon
More than 130 Chamber Members and guests attended a Pre–Election Debate at The Mercure Cheltenham Queen’s Hotel on Friday 27th March. Read more.
Key Report on Cheltenham’s Economic Development Strategy
by Rob Duncan, Chamber Planning Advisor
For all of you who are interested in the overall economic well-being and future of Cheltenham, a recent report prepared for the Borough Council by Athey Consulting is well worth reading. The Town’s previous economic strategy is so far out of date that it is virtually non-existent and as a result Athey were instructed to carry out a review setting out an economic strategy developing Cheltenham as a business location. (See Report).
New Business Guide and Directory
for Cheltenham
A new free business guide and directory for Cheltenham has been launched this week in both a brochure format and an online guide. The directory provides an invaluable networking tool for companies already based in the borough and also highlights the benefits of working in the borough to businesses who may be considering making Cheltenham their new home. ( Read more; download Directory).
Member News
Shareholders' Agreements -
Why Do You Need One?
by Peter Raybould
Whether you are a small company with two, or a larger business with multiple shareholders, it is impossible to overstate the importance of having a properly drafted shareholders’ agreement. The agreement helps manage the relationship between directors and shareholders within a business, providing clarity and certainty and enabling directors to focus on the running of the business whilst also providing protections for shareholders. Read more.
Trustees of Charities –
Is CIO Status for You?
by Kate Hickey
Since The Charities Act 2011 introduced the new form of legal entity, known as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) 3,426 charities have registered as CIOs. Willans LLP associate Kate Hickey explains why it may be beneficial for an unincorporated charity to convert to a CIO and the process for doing so. Read more.
Email Marketing List Quality –
What It Is and Why It Matters
by Julian Wellings
So, you’ve decided to do some email marketing. You built up over 5,000 email addresses over 10 years and ready to send out your first issue. Oh, no you’re not! Unless you check and clean your contacts frequently, it’s likely the quality of your list will be very poor. Read more.
SPC is an independent consultancy, specialising in sales & marketing services that ultimately will generate a sustainable growth. The founder, Stefano Pucello, has worked more than 15 years across multiple disciplines and industries domestically and internationally.
Established in 2012, FlowForma supports organisations in adhering to consistent business process management, improved organisational efficiency and productivity through innovative technology. FlowForma, a subsidiary of Irish IT solutions provider Ergo, is headquartered in Dublin with offices in London and Lithuania.
Listening to and working with employers to find business solutions, LeMay Consultants can design, develop and deliver bespoke, work-based learning and organisational development offered at a time and location to suit our clients. This includes business planning (strategic and operational), personal and professional development, coaching, mentoring and well-being.
Is your business achieving full potential? Whether you want to increase profits, build your sales and marketing expertise or create a more dynamic team. Tim Crossman will help you achieve your goals. Please contact Tim for a free introductory session.
Do you want to invest in property in Gloucestershire but lack the time, knowledge or contacts on how to find the deals and where to make the money, then you need to speak to Andy Sawers.
YSU provides outsourced part-time Financial Controllers who work on site managing the accounts function, resolving issues and generating bespoke management information. Our professional staff aim to become a key member of the client team, minimising financial distractions and delivering financial reporting, enabling management to successfully focus on achieving profitable company growth.
Chamber Gallery
See upcoming Chamber Events
(photos: Brian Chaplin, Eurovideo)
The general election campaign kicked-off in March with the Chamber's Pan-election Debate, sponsored by Cotswold BMW and hosted by the Queens Hotel. Most of the candidates participated (Alex Chalk, Conservative, Martin Horwood MP, Lib Dem, Christina Simmonds UKIP, Simon Pickering, Stroud Councillor, Green Party, Richard Lupson-Darnell, Independent) along with Ruth Dooley, Hazelwoods, and Peter Goatley, barrister. There were seminars provided by Paula Williamson, Consultant at Harrison Clark Rickerbys on essential data protection.
We also would like to thank Paula Williamson (not pictured), Harrison Clark Rickerbys, and Sam Deeley and Jim Glanville, Cirrus Cloud Accounting for their excellent seminars in March. The Spring looks set to be even busier at the Chamber. Don't miss out on any of our upcoming events and seminars.
Cirrus Cloud Accounting Seminar
Sam Deeley and Jim Glanville
Panel Pre-Election Debate
Participants (l-r): Simon Pickering, Richard Lupson-Darnell, Alex Chalk, Christina Simmonds, Martin Horwood, and Paul Fong
Chamber Deputy CEO Jon Leamon
Pre-election Panel Participants
Panel Debate Audience, Queens Hotel
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