We represent the Frome business community by supporting & reaching out to local employers & we do things to make Frome a better place to do business & to live.
Join us for an evening of local cider, burritos and networking at our next event! Booking open now, booking essential! Non-members welcome!
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🗣️David Bharier, Head of Research: "Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the UK is exiting the inflation crisis which began in late 2020."
Read our full response to today's inflation data 👇
https://t.co/2U5FqwosZg
Dennis Maps are the World Leaders in Map Finishing!
Map finishing is a very technical process, requiring great skill and expertise, both of which our experienced team possess. Printed maps are transformed into the final product by a variety of very specialised equipment.
Could you help shape Somerset's economic future? Local business leaders are needed to join a new Somerset Economic Growth Board to provide invaluable, business-led insight on the local economy and business landscape - full details here: https://t.co/dhhWGOF6mA
🗣@BCCShevaun: "The 6 million workers in firms across our 52 chambers in the UK will be looking closely at what each political party proposes for business..."
With a general election approaching on the 4 July, hear what we think👇
#GeneralElection#WhereBusinessBelongs
Somerset Chamber's membership team welcomed new member Business Doctors Somerset and the county's representative Raphael Fiorentino today.
Raphael has previously worked as a chemical engineer, strategy consultant, investment manager and, most recently, a fintech entrepreneur and is looking forward to helping SMEs with their growth and development.
Raphael is pictured with Chamber Membership Manager Jenn Chidley-Sanders @jenn_scoc.
You can find out more about him and Business Doctors Somerset here: https://t.co/3rW8NT2C7x
We hope you enjoyed a lovely bank holiday weekend! Booking is now open for our next few events including a Mastermind session for business owners, business breakfast and a real treat to look forward to - Fussels Fine Foods Tour & Tasting! Book here https://t.co/HJV0UZFPUm #Frome
Inflation and interest rates remain the biggest concerns for businesses - let Ministers and the Bank of England know your views by completing Q1 of the Chamber's Quarterly Economic Survey. The results are closely monitored by key policymakers at the bank and those in the corridors of Westminster: https://t.co/E0nAFc1uNg
🗣️Alex Veitch, Director of Policy: "A contraction in GDP for the final quarter of 2023 means the UK economy is in technical #recession. Businesses were already under no illusion about the difficulties they face."
Our reaction to #GDP figures for Q4 👇
https://t.co/fKSDFLx3QB
Somerset Chamber CEO, Emma Rawlings, has written to Somerset Council's economic leaders to lobby them on behalf of the county's businesses ahead of their crunch budget meeting on February 20. The authority has declared a financial emergency due to the scale of cuts needed to balance the books and Ms Rawlings is urging them not to forget the needs of business when it comes to setting the budget: https://t.co/JyFKftxYID
Kick start 2024 by joining us at our first Mastermind session - There are many perks to running your own business but do you ever have days where you’d just love to bounce ideas off someone? https://t.co/mKULHMbo9j #fromechamberevent#soletradersfrome#fromebusiness#NewYear2024
Somerset Chamber of Commerce continues to provide a strong link between local businesses and key policymakers, investors and economic leaders, both across the county and further afield. Speaking at the Chamber's AGM, Graeme Crosbie, the outgoing Chair of the Chamber’s board of directors, said it was vital the Chamber acted as the voice of Somerset businesses and used its influence and reach to support its members in the ever-changing business environment. Full story here: https://t.co/o1IAIy1GQc
🗣️David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce: "Today's data is welcome confirmation that the headline rate of inflation is continuing to ease."
Read our full response to the latest inflation stats👇
https://t.co/qjdqTzRVLX
New Member offer! Chamber membership subscriptions run from January to December, however if you join now as a new member you won't need to renew until 1st January 2025. Visit our website to join today and enjoy a few months free! https://t.co/E5P7JRVHHv
Frome Chamber is holding its AGM on Thurs 26th October at The Archangel from 6.30 - 9pm. After a brief meeting to confirm accounts, join us for a drink and chat about what we're planning, and how we can support your business. RSVP [email protected]#fromechamberagm
Join A-Plan for a complimentary evening of celebration as they launch their new branding and company name, Howden. To continue the on-going campaign to support Fair Frome. There will be a raffle with the top prize of a £300 Mulberry purse with all proceeds going to the charity.