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Bridgwater in Business, 5th Edition: Celebrating Local Enterprise

Monday 24th March, 2025

We are delighted to announce that our latest edition of Bridgwater in Business, the official magazine of the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce, is out now! The March edition is on its way to all our members; if you haven’t received it within the next few days, please let us know so we can update your address.

Inside, you’ll find updates on upcoming events, including our flagship Business Expo and various networking opportunities designed to connect, promote, and support local businesses. In addition, the magazine provides in-depth coverage of key projects impacting Bridgwater and the surrounding area, such as the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier and other strategic growth initiatives, as well as success stories and practical advice on leveraging Chamber services for business success.

We would like to extend a huge shoutout to Design Hive for designing the magazine and Carly Press for printing it. We are also grateful to everyone who contributed to this edition, including Matt Ruddle, Roger Smith, SDS, Hilton Ames, the Bridgwater Town Team, Bridgwater & Taunton College, Ashley Fox, Claire Moody, Ibis Hotels Bridgwater, Solace, and Ruddle Digital.

For more information and to explore the content, please visit our website at sedgemoorchamber.co.uk.

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