Released On 27th Nov 2017

President’s Heartbeat - w/c 27th November 2017

Last Wednesday evening, I attended the Somerset Chamber AGM at the Holiday Inn, Taunton.  More than sixty delegates made up of business leaders from across Somerset, heard CEO Dale Williams and Chair Greg Saunders deliver the financial report, and what is planned for the near and long-term futures of Somerset.  Guest speaker Simon Barker, Head of UK Business Strategy at Leonardo Helicopters updated us on the desire of Leonardo to engage with and support the growth of the regional aerospace and hi-tech sector hub centred on Yeovil, with build work about to commence at Leonardo airfield Yeovil on the £11m iAero research & development and supply-chain facility, which will unlock the massive potential of this sector.  I was also honoured at the AGM to be presented on behalf of Yeovil Chamber with a certificate acknowledging ten years of affiliate membership between Yeovil and Somerset Chambers.  There is a clear distinction and a benefit in town and county Chamber membership.  Somerset Chamber delivers regional support, with links to the LEP, the BCC, and central government.  Yeovil Chamber, one of fifteen Somerset town Chambers have their fingers on the local pulse, delivering local-focused support and networking.  Join Yeovil Chamber at www.yeovilchamber.org