The Headlines6 January 2017Red Berry MD announced as Somerset Chamber Vice ChairManaging Director of Red Berry Recruitment, Helen Lacey, has been announced as the new Vice Chair of Somerset Chamber of Commerce. 12 January 2017Competition in water supply is comingNew Somerset Chamber member, Auditel, delivers highly effective cost management solutions to organisations throughout the country. The Somerset Chamber hope that this information will be of interest to our members. Upcoming Chamber EventsJanuary 2017 26 Breakfast with the Somerset County Council, BridgwaterWe are delighted to be hosting another breakfast meeting with Council Deputy Leader, Cllr David Hall and CEO, Patrick Flaherty, who will provide their annual update on the development prospects for Somerset. February 2017 21 Ladies Afternoon Tea & Networking, ChardWhether you are new to networking, new in business, or just want an opportunity to meet new contacts, the Somerset Chamber Ladies events are an ideal way to raise the profile of your company. Upcoming Member EventsJanuary 2017 19 Charities Seminar: A Guide for Trustees, TauntonIn this seminar, Albert Goodman will aim to explain accounts in a straightforward way, enabling Trustees to understand charity accounts and their responsibilities in preparing them. January 2017 25 Let's Talk Business, TauntonJoin The Castle Hotel for a morning of informal networking and breakfast baps, followed by guest speaker Joanie Gorman who will answer the question "Is Instagram right for your Business?". Chamber NewsA Business Plan for SomersetSomerset Chamber publishes the first part of its 2017 Business Manifesto, ‘A Business Plan for Somerset’. Week by week, the Chamber will reveal core themes at the heart of the Business Plan. Available now are Skills & Employment and International Trade & Movement of Talent. The Somerset Business Magazine is outKeep up to date with all the latest news and issues of importance to the Somerset community, both from the Somerset Chamber and our valued members in The Somerset Business Magazine. You can download the latest editions or scroll back through the magazine archives here… Promote an exclusive offer to other members via our Member to Member Offer SchemeDid you know as a member of the Chamber you can promote an exclusive offer or promotion to other members free of charge? QES Summary Q4 2016 now availableBusinesses start the New Year in solid health, but inflationary pressures are a concern. Click below to view the full summary straight from the British Chambers of Commerce... Member NewsCollege Principal recognised in New Year's Honours ListBridgwater & Taunton College Principal, Mike Robbins, has been awarded an OBE in the 2017 New Year’s Honours List for his services to education. New home of Huish Sport opens at Richard Huish CollegeRichard Huish College is excited to announce the opening of the Sycamore Sports Hall, the new home of Huish Sport, on its South Road campus. Taunton business listed in the 'Champions of Growth 100’Thriving Taunton firm, Claims Consortium Group, has been listed in the ‘Champions of Growth 100’ list of elite mid-sized businesses throughout the UK. Specialist shares expertise with Royal Institute of Chartered SurveyorsSpecialist tax director, Leon Cane, of Milsted Langdon, has addressed members of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICs) about changes to property tax. Copyright © 2017 Somerset Chamber of Commerce, all rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have expressed an interest in the Somerset Chamber of Commerce. Our mailing address is: Somerset Chamber of Commerce Want to change how you receive these emails? Created by Authentic Digital |