What has the Chamber being doing recently?
Amongst other things we attended the ‘Three Tiers’ meeting of Councillors from the Town, District and County councils convened by the Town Council. They have agreed to work together to improve the signage in town so visitors can find their around better, both in cars...
Breakfast, Coffee, and Facebook Tips
Pictured is Dawn Denton of Frome Diary talking about using Facebook for business On Sept 5, 2017 the Frome Business Breakfast invited Dawn Denton of the Frome Diary to share some simple tips on how to make the most of Facebook. Held over a delicious breakfast and some...
Frome businesses invited to Chamber AGM
Frome business owners are being invited to the Chamber of Commerce’s AGM being held on 12 September where they’ll hear what is planned to promote the town in the coming year. The evening starts at 6pm with canapes at the Cheese and Grain and all businesses are welcome...
Public space protection survey from Mendip District Council
Mendip District Council is currently consulting on its proposals to introduce a Public Space Protection Order within the area. These are new powers introduced as part of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014 and will replace existing...
Business locals present on The Power of Communication and Branding
On Tuesday evening, June 27th, three industry experts presented to an audience of local business owners and employees on the importance of branding, part of the monthly free Discuss & Do sessions organised by Frome Town Council, Frome Chamber of Commerce and...
Award winning businesses in Frome
Well done to lots of local businesses which have been winning awards lately. Entering awards is a great way to raise your profile so, while it can take a bit of time putting together a submission, it’s worth it when your name is called. Mendip Business Awards We had...
Mendip Draft Economic Development Strategy
The draft of the Mendip Economic Development Strategy 2017-2020 is now available for consultation. The Chamber has been consulted about this and it has been presented to Frome Town Council. Mendip District Council is listening and acting, particularly on the lack of...
May Retail Group report
The Retail Group convened by the Chamber and Frome Town Council met on 2nd May at The Cornerhouse. Waste Retailers identified the main problems as cardboard and plastic waste. There are a plethora of suppliers and solutions, some of which are probably not legal....
Business survey shows confidence is improving
Somerset’s first Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Breakfast Briefing took place on Wednesday 3 May, highlighting the regional findings from Q1 2017 of the British Chambers’ national business barometer. Business people from across the county attended the event at...
Two new faces join Harris+Harris Solicitors’ Frome office
Two new faces have joined Harris + Harris Solicitors to build its specialist legal teams. The firm now employs more than 50 people in its two offices in Frome and Wells after welcoming Christiana Olomolaiye and Victoria Panchal, who work from the Stony Street office....