Graham Knight has been appointed as part-time interim CEO of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, ensuring it is ‘business as usual’ for the Chamber over the coming months. Graham Knight, who is the Chairman of the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, will fulfil the role of CEO until a new Chief Executive is appointed in the new year, bringing consistency and reassurance following the recent announcement that Rupert Cox will leave the Chamber at Christmas. Full story: Read more
Date announced for 2014 Somerset Chamber AGM
This year’s Somerset Chamber of Commerce AGM will take place on Wednesday 26th November at the Holiday Inn in Taunton. The annual event provides an opportunity to celebrate the year’s successes and network with influential business people from across the county. The short AGM agenda, which lasts around 15 minutes, will include an update on Somerset Chamber activity over the past 12 months, presentation of the annual accounts, and the election of two new directors to the board. Full story: Read more
Future proofing businesses at the Dairy Show
Dairy farmers will be examining ways to future-proof their businesses at the Dairy Show this autumn, as global commodity markets enter a weaker phase. “Following a more settled couple of years for milk prices, which peaked at an average of 34.55p/litre in November 2013, values have started to drift; losing 1.29p/litre between April and June alone,” says show manager Alan Lyons. Full story: Read more