A new proposal for a loyalty card is currently being explored by local business woman Caz Wales. The Thame Rewards Club will provide a central local online platform to showcase and advertise local independent businesses and services within a 5-mile radius of Thame. The aim is to boost business visibility, connecting local businesses with more local customers; encourage the community to embrace local independent businesses/services rather than travelling out of the town to larger towns/cities or using large high street brands/chains; and bring together local businesses on a website, which will enable local businesses to better work. Businesses will be able to promote themselves on an 'Offers' page by providing tailor made rewards and incentives; personalised monthly newsletters will be sent to customers, alongside advertising on social media.
To find out more / give your views come along to the next Town Centre Business Forum. 13 September - 5.30pm - Upper Chamber, Town Hall.
Thame's Green Living Plan - Consultation now OPEN
Everyone who lives or works in Thame is invited to comment on The Green Living Plan, which will shape the future of our environment in Thame and strengthen considerations of sustainability in future decision-making. More information and a link to the consultation are available via www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/GLP where you can also find out more about the Green Living Plan and view the draft GLP document in short and full versions.
£3k towards Full Fibre
The government's Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme can be used by SMEs to contribute to the installation cost of a gigabit capable connection. Businesses can claim up to £3,000 against the cost of connection either individually or as part of a group project. https://gigabitvoucher.culture.gov.uk for more info
September Fair returns for 2018
From 20 - 22 September, the Fair comes to town. Please be aware this will result in road closures, reduced parking and will interrupt delivery schedules. More info here
Experience Oxfordshire
Thame Town Council is now a member of Experience Oxfordshire. The move, agreed by the council's Visitor Economy Working Group, aims to increase footfall to our town centre, maximising the impact of tourism on our Town Centre.
Dates
13 Sept: Town Centre Business Forum 20 - 22 Sept: Street Fair
Elevate Funding: Round five closes on 17 September. Any SME business can apply - whether new or established. Up to £8,000 can be awarded in part-funding project costs.
If you have anything you want to share with the wider business community in Thame, then email becky.reid@thametowncouncil.gov.uk with details and an image to catch attention and you will be included in next months edition if space allows.
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