Sponsors
Words
from our Sponsors
Federation of Small Businesses
FSB - Federation of Small Businesses
It is with the greatest pleasure that the Western Region of the FSB sponsor this category of the Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards and we wish all the entrants success with their own enterprises. Our members are members of the same group and understand the challenges and determination needed to operate in the small business sector. We know that small businesses play a full part in our lives offering local solutions and services, which help to keep communities sustainable. Nationally their contribution to the economy is described as significant and it is against this background that the FSB is there to support all small business members with its activities across the country. To demonstrate our commitment to this event the FSB will be represented by one of our national officers to congratulate the winner on the night.
The Federation of Small Businesses
Veale Wasbrough Lawyers 
"As
a regional law firm with an increasing level of activity throughout Wiltshire,
sponsoring the awards over the last 3 years has given us a great opportunity
to increase our profile and to meet the energetic and ambitious businesses
who are helping to grow the region's economy. It has also offered us the
opportunity to make a contribution to the Wiltshire business community".
Nick Smith, Partner, Veale Wasbrough Lawyers
0117 314 5470 nsmith@vwl.co.uk
Beard 
Beard
have been a key player in the Wiltshire property and Construction market
for over 100 years, through delivering a friendly, efficient and committed
service to its customers. This would not be possible without the dedication
of the Beard staff and active support of the Beard supply chain. By co-sponsoring
the Property and Construction award Beard is looking to both give back to
the Property and Construction community which has facilitated the company’s
success and encourage other companies within the sector to strive to achieve
levels of long term success.
Mark Beard, Managing Director
Mainline Employment
Mainline
Employment Agency are pleased to be involved with The Wiltshire Business
Awards, as we firmly believe in supporting local businesses and helping
to increase work opportunities for people in this area, with so many businesses
these days moving abroad for discounted production and staffing costs, we
feel strongly that awards like these help companies to realise and utilise
the local potential and encourage growth in the area. We are supporting
the ‘Best Business Culture Award’ as we believe strongly in
providing a special effort to go the extra mile in filling all our temporary
and permanent placements within the community, having ourselves been runner
up in this field previously and having over 18 years experience in recruiting
we are looking forward to participating in this event.
Stella Weeks, Director, Mainline Employment
Ltd, Swindon and Bristol
NatWest
“Once
again, NatWest are delighted to be involved with the Wiltshire Business
of the Year Awards through the NatWest Award for Innovation and Growth.
We see the Awards as an excellent fit with our philosophy of investment
in the local business community, and the quality of the businesses we have
seen over the last 3 years of our involvement has been of an extremely high
standard. The Awards generally present an outstanding opportunity for companies
to increase their profile, and to network with a large number of like-minded
peers.
Chris Elias, Senior Manager, Commercial
Banking
BBC Swindon
The
Wiltshire Business of the Year Awards is now a major event on our calendar.
It gives the BBC locally an opportunity to recognise the extraordinary innovation
and community connection in companies across the county. It is a great credit
to the Swindon Advertiser that the paper has developed this prestigious
event, demonstrated by the increasing number & quality of applicants
every year. It is remarkable that, in this highly competitive global economy,
so many companies have such a commitment to making a difference in our community.
It is because of this that we are delighted to be associated with the Outstanding
service to the Community Award.
Tony Worgan, Managing Editor
Wessex Association of Chamber of Commerce
The
Wessex International Network provides advice, information and training opportunities
for businesses involved in International Trade. We were delighted to have
been a sponsor for last year's event and welcome the opportunity once again
to sponsor the International Awards next year. The Awards are an opportunity
to recognise outstanding achievements of businesses in the county. Our congratulations
to News Quest in providing a professional and enjoyable event.
Michael Williams, Chief Executive
Newsquest Wiltshire
Newsquest
are proud to host the Wiltshire Business Awards, now in their 13th year.
The Awards are one of the most prestigious business events in the South
West and are a showcase to celebrate the successes and achievements of local
Wiltshire businesses. Previous winners range from very small companies with
just a few employees to large multinational corporations with thousands
of staff. But all of them have demonstrated an outstanding level of business
excellence. We look forward to receiving your entry and wish you luck in
this year's Awards.
Mark Suddaby, Managing Director,
Newsquest Wiltshire
