October News from Brentford Chamber
Upcoming Events
There is a public consultation on Watermans redevelopment, with two exhibitions this week.
We launch our Brentford Dragons 2015 on November 11th from 4pm at the Holiday Inn, followed at 6pm by a budget consultation with LB Hounslow in a Two in One event.
Our next match is Brentford FC v Blackburn on Saturday December 13th . Please join us for a drink beforehand at the Novotel.
Brentford FC are celebrating 125 years at the Hurlingham Club on 20th November.
Spark! invite you to their Annual Awards on 20th November.
London businesses are invited to a free event at which Hounslow Council’s Supply Chain Management team will explain how to tender for work with the council on 28th November.
Chamber News
We had a response from Brendon Walsh from LB Hounslow to our concerns about Brentford’s developments.
We asked Chamber members how Brentford (re)development has or will affect your business. Please do respond to this so that we truly represent your views.
We have opened up the Dragons competition this year to all comers and ask that you help publicise this event.
GetWestLondon reported on Brentford Chamber’s views on the proposals for the Golden Mile, after the unveiling which Suzie attended. See BrentfordTW8 for a summary of the design.
They also reported on the campaign to home Gloriana in Brentford.
We sponsored a fantastic cake for Macmillan Nurses Coffee Morning. Have a look.
Chamber members watched BrentfordFC v Brighton and Brentford FC v Reading after lunch at Novotel.
Member News
In the second of a new series of articles profiling Brentford businesses, meet Octink.
Chamber member CS Interiors held a stall at The Homebuilding Show .
Lord Sugar launched the Claude Littner Business School. In attendance were Suzie Betlem and Jo Russell.
We welcome Backup Coffee and Service as our newest member, providers of artisan Sicilian coffee and machines.
Other News
Department of Business, Innovation & Skills have a consultation out about the sharing economy.