Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
October 25, 2022
With a month to go before the jewel in the Chamber crown it is a pleasure to announce the finalists. We'd like to thank every business that entered and know the judges found it very difficult to choose between the over 110 incredible applications we received. The event itself is our opportunity to celebrate the…
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Businesses focus on Cyber threats
October 20, 2022
Bridgwater businesses heard from the Cyber Resilience Centre that cyber-attacks are costing businesses thousands of pounds, with two thirds of businesses falling victim to phishing scams last year. The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking event with guest speaker Ross Brown, Head of Cyber and Innovation at the South West Cyber Resilience Centre. Those…
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A Free, Family Halloween Adventure comes to Bridgwater
October 20, 2022
Press Release As part of local plans to give families some half-term, seasonal fun, Sedgemoor District Council and Bridgwater Town Team have teamed up with High Street Safari to run a special, free trail in Bridgwater town centre, from 19th October to 31st October. Totally Spooking Out! is located at ten stops around the Bridgwater…
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Air filter company signs up to sponsor Wembdon Junior Youth U15s
October 19, 2022
Press release A FAMILY-RUN air filter manufacturing company in Bridgwater has recently (October 2022) signed up to become sponsors of the Wembdon Junior Youth under 15s team. Jasun Envirocare on Parrett Way will be sponsoring the team for the 2022/23 season and its logo will appear on the team kits. Colin Hitch, Managing Director of…
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Local Charity opens doors to Bridgwater Chamber
October 14, 2022
The Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce met with representatives of local charity Brainwave to hear about the work they do in Bridgwater and to strengthen the relationship between both partners Diogo Rodrigues, Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce Manager, met with Dawn Chance, Lead Specialist Paediatric Physiotherapist, and Sarah Cummins, National Fundraising Manager for Brainwave. Brainwave, a member…
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S Roberts Group launches new modern website
October 13, 2022
Media release for S Roberts Group A FAMILY-RUN waste management company from Somerset has recently launched a new, modern website to help its customers (October 2022) Bridgwater-based S Roberts Group has officially unveiled www.srobertsandson.co.uk – an online resource centre to help people find out more about the services it offers to both the general public…
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Gravity for Growth
October 7, 2022
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosted a successful business networking event with guest speaker Paul Lowndes, Programmer Director at Gravity. The event was attended by 40 local businesspeople who had an opportunity to network and meet one another before hearing from Paul Lowndes about the exciting Gravity project located just north of Bridgwater. Bridgwater Chamber Manager, Diogo Rodrigues said,…
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The first of a team of Bridgwater Town Wardens and Ambassadors started work today
October 5, 2022
Press Release, Sedgemoor District Council, Monday, 3rd October This is the first project amongst the Bridgwater Town Deal projects which kicks off the on-the-ground practical implementation of the wider projects. Colin Batchelor will be the manager of a team of five other full and part-time Ambassadors, who are in the process of being recruited. The…
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Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosts Business Net Zero Networking event at Bridgwater United FC
September 28, 2022
A business networking evening at Bridgwater United FC heard from Balanced Energy, a company mobilising the business community to become more sustainable, about the way businesses can start their journey to Net Zero and the future risks to businesses of doing nothing. The successful event also allowed businesses present to share examples of the steps…
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Weston College to Enrol 300 Apprentices in 50 Days
September 27, 2022
MEDIA RELEASE - 27th September 2022 The Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Provider of the Year, Weston College has announced that they are planning to enrol 300 apprentices across the South West in just 50 days. The College who are well known for their ambitious apprenticeship campaigns, support over 2,000 employers each year and are driving…
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Last chance to bag your business a Sedgemoor Business Excellence Award
September 26, 2022
It’s the final call for nominations for this years Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, an annual event organised by the Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce rewarding businesses & individuals who are making outstanding contributions to the successful growth and prosperity of Sedgemoor. Businesses have until Friday 30th September to nominate their business for one or more of…
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S Roberts Group invests in grab lorry to offer an all-in-one solution
September 14, 2022
Media release for S Roberts Group A FAMILY-RUN waste management company from Somerset has recently invested in a grab lorry to be able to extend the waste services it provides (September 2022). S Roberts Group’s grab lorry is ideal for DIY jobs or commercial sites where no loading equipment is available. Beccy Roberts, Director of…
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A chance to shine – launch of the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards
September 12, 2022
Bridgwater Chamber of Commerce hosted the launch of this year’s Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards, which are a chance for the District’s many growing, innovative and prosperous businesses to celebrate their successes. A networking lunch at the ibis Hotel heard that there were 16 awards up for grabs at a gala dinner on November 25th with…
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Somerset Food Trail
August 26, 2022
Press Release from Sedgemoor District Council Following on from the success of the inaugural Somerset Food Trail in July, Sedgemoor District Council are pleased to be investing a further £5,000 so that the event can be run again next year – even bigger and better. The trail is a one-week festival during the summer, led…
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Major Bridgwater employer celebrates 50th anniversary
August 22, 2022
Press Release 22nd August 2022 THE TEAM at a family-run air filter manufacturing and services company in Somerset celebrated its 50th anniversary recently (July 29, 2022) with the help of the Mayor of Bridgwater. Jasun Envirocare, which was established in 1972 and expanded into Bridgwater in 1987, now has four major sites in the town…
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Air filter manufacturing and services company launches net zero plans
August 18, 2022
Press Release 18th August 2022 A FAMILY-RUN air filter manufacturing and services company has unveiled its vision for the future including sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of its manufacturing process Jasun Envirocare on Parrett Way in Bridgwater has recently reviewed its carbon footprint and says Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is key to its ongoing…
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