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1st February 2012
BRIDPORT: New image for Bridport Chamber
THE organisation tasked with being the voice of the town’s traders has rebranded itself as Bridport Business. The Chamber of Commerce aims to use its new name to highlight its role in supporting local business and promote further economic growth in the town.
The organisation will meet once a month with councillors, police and trade bodies as well as representatives from the local community. Parking, transport and planning will be some of the issues covered by its manifesto. Its new website BridportBusiness.org.uk is being launched in tandem with the rebranding to give residents easy access to a local businesses directory. A new logo has been designed by graphic designer Mark Diment. Bridport Business Chairman Mike Harvey said: “Local business people are often unaware of important decisions being made at town and district council level that may affect their business; Bridport Business offers a voice for local traders in helping shape these decisions, as well as a friendly forum for lively debate on local matters.” One of the first goals of the independent, not for profit organisation is to increase membership beyond the 60 it currently boasts. The organisation hopes to secure the involvement of businesses, large and small, from the outskirts of Bridport and its business parks as well as the high street, said a spokesman. The monthly meetings are supplemented by networking opportunities throughout the year including social and breakfast meetings. Mr Harvey said that for its members the monthly meetings were one of the first sources of new information on forthcoming changes for the Bridport area. He added: “It’s our aim to make sure that Bridport provides the ideal environment for businesses to thrive and to supply the goods and services that the town needs to remain economically vibrant,” Annual membership of Bridport Business is £35. To find out more visit the website or tweet @Bridport. The next Bridport Business meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 7th when officers from the district and county council will give a talk. Tim Hunt (Miles Cross Education Centre) will be speaking as part of Apprenticeship Week, which runs from February 6th-10th. PICTURE: Bridport Business committee member David Graham (co-founder of On.In.Bridders) with Chamber president Mike Harvey (right) of Nantes Solicitors
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