Witham Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, 16 January 2014

'All Aboard Business Advice Bus

If you want to find out more about running your own business, an event in Witham this month is a must. The NatWest Mobile Business School, in the form of a 1960's double decker bus, will be in Morrison's car park on Tuesday 21 January.. There will provide a range of information and workshops available to give you the tools to understand how to start – and expand – your own business.

The free business event runs from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm and is being organised by NatWest in partnership with Dragon Enterprise Centre. A number of business professionals and other organisations will be on hand to offer free practical business advice.

Clare Whybrow, NatWest Business Specialist, advised "We are delighted to be able to bring the Mobile Business School to Witham and to work alongside the local community. The bus provides a unique way of taking support, advice and expertise out to future entrepreneurs."

Thursday, 19 December 2013

SHOPPERS in Braintree and Witham are being asked to provide their views as part of a review of the towns markets.

Undertaken by specialist independent Market consultants Quarterbridge, the comprehensive review will look at the role the market plays in the towns, the size and location, the needs of the market infrastructure and the current management arrangements.

Councillor Chris Siddall, Cabinet Member for Prosperity and Growth at Braintree District Council said: “The visibility and profile of the markets mean they play a central role in the town centres, and a good market can attract footfall and aid other businesses in the town.

“However it is also important that we ensure that our markets maximise their potential and it is a number of years since a review of this nature has taken place, so we really want to assess the role they play, and the impact they have on the towns.”

“Quarterbridge have a good track record in working with markets across the country and over the coming weeks they will be speaking to both shoppers and also the traders to gain an insight into everything from what is on offer, to how much we charge for pitches to the waste processes involved for the markets.”

To participate in the survey visit either www.quarterbridge.co.uk/braintree for Braintree or www.quarterbridge.co.uk/witham for Witham email views to bdcreview@quarterbridge.co.uk or write to: Braintree and Witham Market Review, Quarterbridge, 2 West Stockwell Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HQ

Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Our Witham Partnership - New member event - 6th & 7th November

The “Our Witham” partnership would like to invite organisations and community groups working with young people in Witham are invited to attend a free networking event at The Witham Community Hub, in the Newlands Shopping Centre Witham.

Events will take place on the following dates and times:

Wednesday 6th November: 9.30am-11.00am

Thursday 7th November: 6.30pm-8.00pm

Attendees will have the opportunity to find out about the “Our Witham” programme which aims to help improve the lives of young people in Witham, to meet other organisations working in the area, and promote the services and activities that you are delivering to a wide range of local stakeholders and partners.

Places are free of charge, but must be booked in advance via the web link here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/5203170824