Sixty of Somerset’s most influential business people attended the Somerset Chamber of Commerce’s annual Business Leaders Dinner on Wednesday 10th June. Held at The Castle Hotel in Taunton, this year’s prestigious event marked the 20th anniversary of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, which has gone from strength to strength in that time and is now the fastest growing affiliated Chamber in the British Chambers network. Full story: Read more
Record turnout for this year’s Somerset in Business Conference
A record turnout of over 300 business people attended this year’s Somerset in Business Conference on 4th June. Organised by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce and entitled ‘Made in Somerset’, the delegates heard from speakers representing a broad range of industries including advanced manufacturing and engineering, food and drink, and fashion. Speakers from businesses including AgustaWestland, Numatic International, Pittards and Ministry of Cake provided insight on their history and approach to business, as well as the added value that being ‘Made in Somerset’ provides for their organisations. Full story: Read more
VIRIDOR ACQUIRES COMMERCIAL RECYCLING LTD’S WASTE COLLECTION DIVISION IN DORSET AND SOMERSET
Viridor has secured the purchase of Commercial Recycling Ltd’s Waste Collection Division in Dorset and Somerset for an undisclosed amount. As part of the agreement, Commercial Recycling Ltd (CRL) will retain its waste transfer and recycling business, and will transition its collection division to Viridor on 1st June this year (2015). The handover will include the acquisition of a 1,000-strong customer base, 18 collection vehicles, a lease of a vehicle depot and the TUPE integration of 36 full-time employees. Full story: Read more