Sussex business heroes
December/January 2020-21 business edge
From the Covid-19 frontline another Sussex Business Hero Christine Garland Managing Director, Hygiene Chemicals
As a company, here at Hygiene Chemicals, we strive to go that one step further assisting all our customers with high levels of service, support, advice and quality products. This has never been more critical than in recent months and for the future. It is therefore a great source of pride to offer a huge congratulations to our Sales Manager Jeff Tidd, on receiving the NHS Solent Trust Suppliers Award, for outstanding service during the Covid crisis. During this Pandemic, the NHS Hospitals have been stretched more than ever. With opening new units to providing more care, Jeff has worked tirelessly in helping to provide their every need. from consulting with equipment to monitoring their up and
coming needs, trying to ease some of the pressure that they are faced with. As Jeff explains, “As a company we have always worked in close partnership with our customers, and this was never more important than during the Covid pandemic. I was delighted to accept on behalf of the company the Award from Solent Trust, and am pleased that we were able to help in such a constructive way in this very difficult time” The Solent NHS Trust elaborated on Jeff’s award. “Back in March when we started to feel the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic, we in NHS facilities departments faced unprecedented times and were tasked with achieving things we have never been asked to do before. The support we received from Jeff Tidd and Hygiene Chemicals was second to none. Although an external supplier, Jeff very much felt part of the team and part of the effort and was integral in us achieving our goals. Nothing was too much trouble and we would regularly be in contact several times a day. I would later find out the true effort that Jeff had been to, even making
Sussex Chamber of Commerce welcomes Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce The Sussex Chamber of Commerce continues to broaden its partnerships, joining forces with Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce. The network of chambers can now be far stronger and cohesive than they have ever been. The new affiliation aims to broaden the Chamber’s partnerships, whilst still enabling both to retain their independence. The initiative was put in place to give county Chambers a louder voice and platform to represent businesses on a local, regional, and national level. Ana Christie, Chief Executive of Sussex Chamber of Commerce said: “There is a huge opportunity for the whole Chamber network across Sussex to really come together and support business during this very challenging time. The affiliation fosters better collaboration among the business community as well as creating a stronger voice for Sussex businesses.”
Jeff Tidd contact with companies that were closed due to the pandemic to ensure we had everything we needed. Subsequently we presented Jeff with a Solent NHS Trust Heart Award for the support he provided.” (Iain Robertson Catering Operations Manager, NHS Solent Trust)
Together Business is Stronger A formal relationship that has been many years in the making, Worthing and Adur Chamber are genuinely delighted that we are now affiliated members of Sussex Chamber. The additional benefits that Sussex Chamber can provide to our members will be of great value such as discounted healthcare plans and roadside assistance in addition to the help on offer to Worthing and Adur members that are exporters or planning to be. Members will also be able to access discounted rates on training and events. We look forward to holding additional events together, to strengthening business relationships across our counties and raising our cohesive business voice. Sussex Chamber members are all very welcome to attend our events and training at the discounted affiliate rate, we hope some of you will come and meet us and our diverse community very soon, virtually for now of course. The Worthing & Adur Chamber of Commerce Team. www.worthingandadurchamber.co.uk
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