Somerset Chamber of Commerce and Weston College Launch Weston Business Breakfast
Employers
Business leaders, public sector representatives and community organisations gathered this morning for the launch of the Weston Business Breakfast, hosted by Somerset Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Weston College.
Held at the Winter Gardens, the event brought together businesses from across the region for a morning focused on networking, collaboration and shared opportunities for growth within the local economy.
On arrival, guests enjoyed informal networking over breakfast rolls, creating opportunities to connect with fellow professionals, build new relationships and strengthen links across the business community.
Following the networking session, attendees heard from a range of influential regional speakers, including:
- Daniel Aldridge, MP for Weston-super-Mare
- Pat Jones, Principal & CEO of Weston College
- Mandy Bishop, CEO of North Somerset Council
- Nigel Beacom, Somerset Lieutenancy
- David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber of Commerce
The speakers discussed the importance of partnership working, investment, skills development and supporting businesses across Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset, highlighting the role collaboration plays in driving regional economic growth.
The event also featured exhibitors including Weston Hospicecare, Smith & Brenson, Circle Electrical, Weston College and North Somerset Council.
The Weston Business Breakfast was kindly sponsored by FW Capital, who provide flexible finance and investment funds to help SMEs grow across Northern England, the South West and Wales.
The success of the breakfast has already generated positive feedback, with hopes that the event will become a regular opportunity for businesses across Weston-super-Mare and Somerset to connect and collaborate.