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Businesses in Fleet are set to benefit from stronger ties between the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce. The two business-led organisations have agreed to co-operate on shared member priorities including economic development, lobbying to government and tackling workforce skills gaps. Under a formal memorandum signed by BID and Chamber directors, the pair will work together to organise more networking and information-sharing events, signpost respective members to sources of business support, share the results of skills surveys and promote business involvement in local skills development. Among the key benefits for Fleet BID levy payers will be
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Our Annual Levy Payer meeting and Business Excellence Awards 2019 took place on Wednesday 15th May 2019 Over 40 businesses took part in the annual Business Excellence Awards which included a Customer Experience Review from independent experts, Insight 6 as well as four new Awards Categories. Best Newcomer – for a business recently established in central Fleet. Customer Service Champion – for the business where you get great service time and time again. Fleet’s Best Kept Secret – a great business that everyone should know about. Sustainability Award – sponsored by Fleet’s Zero Waste Shop, Scoop Business Excellence Awards There
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Globally, we produce nearly 300 million tonnes of plastic every year and it is estimated that up to 13 million tonnes of plastic leaks into the global marine environment annually*. This has adverse implications for wildlife, the economy and human health. Many businesses and communities are taking steps to reduce or eliminate the use of plastics, particularly single-use plastics to minimise the impact of plastic pollution in the environment. To recognise the achievement of businesses in this area, the Fleet Business Improvement District, Fleet BID, is introducing a new award as part of their Business Excellence Awards 2019 – the Sustainability
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The Fleet Business Improvement District (BID) are looking for new Board members from businesses in the BID area in Fleet. To ensure we have good representation from the sectors in the BID area, applications from businesses in the service sector, hair & beauty and night time economy sectors as well as the Waterfront Business Park are encouraged. If you are motivated and innovative with a keen interest in shaping Fleet’s future we’d love to hear from you. What does the Board do? Fleet BID is led by a Board of volunteer directors from businesses in the BID area as well
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The National Crime Centre have asked for feedback from businesses on Violence and Abuse Toward Shop Staff. You can provide your feedback here:  https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/violence-and-abuse-toward-shop-staff-call-for-evidence The information provided will be used by the government to understand the true scale of the issue of violence and abuse toward shop staff, the measures which may help prevent these crimes and the extent to which existing legislation is being used to tackle them, and to identify examples of best practice. Alternatively you can email your responses to retailcrimeconsultation@homeoffice.gov.uk
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Fleet BID’s Annual Levy Payer meeting and Business Excellence Awards take place on Wednesday 15th May from 5.30pm at The Harlington in Fleet. We will be presenting this year’s Business Excellence Awards and new Customers’ Choice Awards, you’ll hear what the BID has delivered over the last 12 months, our plans for this year and the support available from the BID to help you save money and grow your business. We also want to hear your views and ideas – there will be an open feedback session at the meeting for you to have your say so that the BID
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 Following the success of our 2018 Customer Service Awards we are delighted to announce the launch of this year’s Business Excellence Awards which will include a customer experience review for participating businesses. We will also be introducing with new awards where the public can vote for their favourites. Categories for these awards will be announced shortly. Why should you take part? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to see your business as your customers do and learn how to enhance their experience. All businesses in Fleet BID area are eligible to take part and entry is FREE OF CHARGE (with
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