Good attendance at Business Expo

Shropshire Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business Expo at Shrewsbury Town Football Club’s Greenhous Meadow stadium.

The day started with a networking breakfast featuring guest speaker Ashley Shackleton, head of public affairs at British Chambers of Commerce, who spoke about Brexit, discussing the opportunities and challenges in the political and economic transition that lies ahead.

Meanwhile, nearly 50 businesses and organisations from across the county set up stands in the Sovereign Suite, including Halls Holdings, Natural Welsh Water, SBC Training, Rybrook BMW, Precision Colour Printing, Weston Park and Telford College, all showcasing their varied products and services.

During the morning seminars were held with talks on digital marketing by Clear design agency, social media by Teresa Heath-Wareing and business growth by Maisy Owen of MO Management Consultancy Ltd.

Lunchtime provided yet another networking opportunity for both delegates and visitors, with Chamber chief executive Richard Sheehan, saying: “Once again we are absolutely delighted with the turnout for this final exhibition of the year.

“The chamber is committed to promoting connectivity and economic growth and these events create a perfect platform for collaboration opportunities.”

First-time exhibitor Leah Whitley, of Rent-a-Space, based at Battlefield in Shrewsbury, added: “Our new business only opened in September and the first thing we did was to join the chamber which immediately provided us with inroads into the local networking groups.

“Business exhibition events such as these will provide the ideal introductions to help us build our brand in Shrewsbury and we have been delighted at the sheer number of visitors to our stand and the genuine interest shown in what we have to offer.”

Pictured, from left, Sue Steadman of RBS, Leah Whitley, Teresa Rowe (event organiser), Angela Lewis of KRL and Justine Vaughan of Triangle HR.