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Wellington Business Association
The WBA Community As a WBA member your business can become part of a network with local businesses in the Wellington area. In addition to the listing in the business directory, the WBA portal allows you to create your individual and company profile where you can interact with other members.
My Favourite Neighbourhood View - Bennie Williams
Doing business together The WBA actively encourages trading within the business community. Members are referred directly by the WBA
Our World is Beautiful - Corbin Bate
Wellington Business Association is here to represent, inform and help Wellington businesses whether they trade locally, nationally or internationally. Members range from Swallowfield plc with a factory in China to sole traders producing artisan foods. We provide a focus for industry and commerce based in the Wellington area, offering a range of events and networking meetings. Meetings in the past year have welcomed speakers ranging from Rebecca Pow MP to John Wood, commercial director of Exeter Chiefs. Our off-site visits for members included Rigid Packaging and Otter Brewery.
and by other members as and when an enquiry for the service or product offered by the members is received. Marketing opportunities The Association provides multiple opportunities for you to promote your business and services to local business community. The promotional platforms include the business directory, newsletters, mail shots, website, and event sponsorship. The WBA is there to help you get your message out to the targeted and receptive audience. Lobbying The WBA is the forum to discuss issues affecting your business and the area, and act as a unified lobbying group to make those issues heard at local, regional and national level through frequent contact with the Economic Development Unit at Taunton Deane and affiliating to Somerset Chamber Be part of an Association that has the interests of business at its heart and the views of which are respected by decision-making bodies. Chair: Keith Wheatley www.wellingtonbusinessassociation.co.uk
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