A NEW business hub offering guidance and support launched in Mendip last week.
Businesses from the district attended the launch of Mendip Business Hub at Wells Town Hall on Thursday, October 21.
The hub is a new online council service, which works with businesses in the district to offer advice, guidance, and support.
It will provide information, networking opportunities, consultancy and events.
Cllr Simon Carswell, portfolio holder for economic development, said: “I was thrilled to see so many businesses taking time out of their day to be at the launch event.
“It was the perfect opportunity to listen and engage with organisations whilst promoting the new council service.
“We are looking forward to prosperous working relationships with Mendip organisations moving forward.”
Guest speakers at the launch event included representatives from Glastonbury Spring Water, Strode College and the Heart of the South West (HOTSW).
Guest speaker David Tucker, of Glastonbury Spring Water, said: “I’m looking forward to supporting the business hub - it’s a great initiative.
“It’s helpful to have a central place for businesses to access support from Mendip District Council.
“Collaboration and working together is so important and the business hub facilitates this, which is really promising for businesses like mine.”
Beverley Nash of Nash Marketing said she 'thoroughly enjoyed' the launch,
"It was well organised and explained perfectly how the Hub is going to benefit all local businesses," she added.
“Having a central point of contact for help, advice, training and support will fill a gap for many businesses.
"And as business owners, we can all learn faster, smarter and with greater confidence, when we have the support and listening ear of a friendly and engaged business community.
“I’m very much looking forward to meeting more businesses at the next event.”
Mendip Business Hub will also soon be offering a selection of eLearning packages, where businesses will be able to buy a training package online and undertake the training remotely whenever is convenient.
For more information about Mendip Business Hub visit mendip.gov.uk/businesshub.
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