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BUSINESS MATTERS DIARY
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From networking breakfasts to invaluable evening courses, make a note of the dates and classes that will help your business flourish
SNAP UP THOSE SPONSORSHIPS! Momentum is building for the 2020 Bath Life Awards, with category sponsorship opportunities being snapped up left, right and centre
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n big news, the coveted Platinum Award sponsorship has this year been taken by business communications company Datasharp Integrated Communications, which joins an already prestigious line up of sponsors at the 2020 Bath Life Awards, to be held on 27 February next year. “We’re thrilled to have such a perfect Platinum partner, and one that is deeply rooted in Bath,” says Steph Dodd, MediaClash’s events director. When this edition of Bath Life went to print, just a few category sponsorship opportunities remained. Last year saw all 22 categories sponsored way in advance of the big night, which sells out each year with many on the waiting list – and next year is expected to be no different. The already-packed roster of sponsors includes Headliner The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, Platinum sponsor Datasharp and category sponsors Jelf, Bath BID, Novia, Savills, Spaces, Stone King, Sub 13, Kersfield, Hotel Indigo, Bryers,
Curo, Juice Recruitment and Freestyle Designs. “From sponsoring a category to benefiting from our shoulder events, sponsorship of the Awards not only means involvement with a remarkable event, but also reaps the benefits of months of high-profile marketing, peaking in February,” Steph says. “We’re thrilled to have once again had such a positive response from so many companies, and a whole six months before the big night, too.” Shoulder events supporting the Awards include the Finalists’ and Sponsors’ Reception, the Champagne reception on Awards night and the Winners’ Dinner after the event. Businesses can also benefit from sponsoring individual categories or supporting features like the ‘Live Cover’ photo opportunity, always widely shared on social media. For sponsorship enquiries, please contact Rosanna Hood; rosanna.hood@mediaclash.co.uk bathlifeawards.co.uk @bathlifeawards
17 SEPTEMBER TRIBE NIGHTS Tribe Nights are run by the Women’s Business Club to help business women in Bath find their tribe – so, it does pretty much exactly what it says in the tin! Running a business and building a career can be an isolating experience for some, so the Women’s Business Club hopes to remedy the situation and foster some new connections. 7.30pm; £19.76; Hall & Woodhouse www.womensbusiness.club/ listing/bath-club/ 20 SEPTEMBER BRADFORD ON AVON BUSINESS BREAKFAST 2019 No speeches, no name badges – just good old fashioned conversation. Open to businesses of all kinds, the Bradford on Avon Business Breakfast is a relaxed, informal and welcoming networking event for anyone open to making some new work connections. 8am; various prices; Cumberwell Park www.boabusiness.co.uk 26 SEPTEMBER VESTRE AFTER WORK EVENT Enjoy a drink, eat good food and be inspired by Nordic design at Vestre’s first South West pop-up event. The evening also serves as a pre-conference launch for the Therapeutic City Festival (see page 53 for more on that). 6-10pm; free; Green Park Station www.vestre.com
Paul Oaten, new at Datasharp
MAN ABOUT TOWN
Bath voice, data and video communications company Datasharp Integrated Communications has appointed Paul Oaten as marketing manager. Paul has lived in Bath for 13 years and joined the company after eight years working as a digital marketing consultant. Paul says, “I’m very excited to have joined Datasharp in this, the company’s 20th anniversary year. It’s a dynamic team with a great deal of skill, knowledge and energy, plus links to many of Bath’s fantastic Top 100 businesses. I’m looking forward to being part of the thriving business community and raising our profile even further.” www.datasharp-ic.co.uk
TIME TO EVOLVE
After four successful years on Broad Street, Icarus Jewellery has expanded with a brand new shop on Pulteney Bridge to complement the Broad Street space.“It’s an unbeatable, lively, exciting spot to exhibit our timeless, unique, handmade pieces to valuable Bath visitors and locals alike,” says founder Dilek Koroglu. It’s a great place for footfall too, with Dilek reporting that she now feels like they are reaching their “full potential” in terms of visitors, as well as seeing increased interest in ordering special handmade pieces. www.icarusjewellery.com
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