Surprisingly, our Chamber executive did not mirror all the public polls that suggest the EU Referendum will be very close. But we asked them to vote with a business head rather than their personal view which will be expressed on June 23rd. Purely considering our businesses, 8 of us voted to remain with only 2…
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Thank you to all who came to our AGM recently. It was an enjoyable evening, an opportunity to say thank you to Suzie Betlem for her four years as President and to welcome David O’Connor as our President for the year.
David’s written a few words to introduce himself.
As you may know, we had a very successful and well attended AGM last month at The Hock Cellar. I would like to thank Fullers for hosting our unique AGM, and I already look forward to next year’s meeting at the brewery.
I would like to extend my thanks to Suzie, for her help and advice during the transition from her four years of tireless work for our Chamber. Over the next few weeks and months, I aim to work with the executive and our members on cementing our Chamber as the voice for business in Brentford. As a Chamber we have a challenge ahead of us. How do we remain relevant in today’s modern business place?
Over 80 people attended the AGM on 17th May at the Hock Cellar where after four years as President Suzie Betlem handed over the chains of office to David O’Connor of the Holiday Inn.
National Policy Developments The Enterprise Bill receives Royal Assent and becomes the Enterprise Act (BIS) The Enterprise Bill has received Royal Assent and become the Enterprise Act. It introduces a number of measures that will affect the public sector including targets for the number of apprentices employed, placing a limit on the value of exit…
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Essential Living are the developer who have bought the land currently occupied by Morrisons. Last week they met with the executive of Brentford Chamber of Commerce to hear about their priorities for the area. It is refreshing to talk to a developer about options for a site before plans have been firmed up and there is little left for negotiation.
Ruth Cadbury, Member of Parliament for Brentford and Isleworth, has backed calls for apprenticeships to work better for young women. Ms Cadbury signed the Early Day Motion, entitled Female Apprentices, which was tabled by Jess Philips Labour MP for Yardley, following a powerful report published by the charity Young Women’s Trust, to coincide with National…
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We would like to take the time to welcome the news that on the 1st April, the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, the Rt Hon. Greg Clark MP approved the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) for the land required for Brentford FC’s new stadium at Lionel Road. We applaud the hard work done…
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At our Annual General Meeting the current Executive and President will retire and a new team will be elected. Several members of the Executive are stepping down this year due to other commitments and Suzie Betlem has now been President for 4 years which is the maximum term of office.
We would welcome Chamber members stepping forward to help run the Chamber and there is no need to wait to be asked.
CS Interiors @cs_interiors … on Facebook …on flickr In the fifth of a series looking at quirky Brentford businesses in partnership with BrentfordTW8.com, we interview Kris Krzyzanowski of CS Interiors. Who are you? CS Interiors has been in business for over 20 years and in Brentford since 2005 manufacturing handmade fibrous plaster moulding. Products…
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