All change as Bury St Edmunds Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Chairman.
At the Chamber’s Annual General Meeting held on 26th April 2012 at Denny Bros, Colin Knight was elected Chairman. Colin takes over from Andrew Denny who becomes Honorary President.
Colin is Financial Controller at Ashton KCJ – formed from the recent merger of the two legal practices of Ashton Graham and Kester Cunningham John. Colin said, “I am delighted and proud to take on the role of Chairman of the Bury St Edmunds Chamber of Commerce and I am looking forward to the challenges that may arise over the next couple of years. He thanked Andrew for the sterling job he had done in leading the Chamber over the last two years, saying he was “a hard act to follow”.
Colin was born and spent his childhood in London. He went to the London School of Economics and then joined Deloittes, completing his training articles to qualify as a Chartered Accountant. He has worked for over thirty years in East Anglia and loves the area’s wonderful scenery, fine towns and beaches. His business experience has been gained in a variety of sectors – chemicals and engineering, retail, financial services, business travel agents and now in the legal profession. Matthew Moss of accountancy firm Ensors was elected Vice Chairman. Matthew is also a Board member at MENTA and leads the Junior Chamber. Colin said, “I am delighted that Matthew has agreed to take on the role of Vice Chairman. I am confident that with the help of the Executive Committee, who, like myself, are all volunteers, we can contribute to Bury’s growth. I would encourage all local businesses to join the Chamber and help secure its future so that in turn we can help support your own businesses”. Rick Wildridge steps down as President having played a leading role in the Chamber for the past seven years and will remain a Director of the Chamber and board member of the industrial group. Three new members also joined the Board; Graham Duckworth, Director of communications technology company Greenduck, Jacqui Carrel, Partner at marketing firm Cinnamon Edge and Carole Baker, Director of The Self Centre, health and wellbeing organisation.
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First Friday Club
Friday 1st June 2012 at The Farmers Club. Bury St Edmunds With Speaker Liza Jones of Abucon - 'How to Get the Best from Exhibitions'. With the Bury St Edmunds Business Festival planned for September, this is an FFC not to be missed.
7.45 till 9.00am at The Bury St Edmunds and Farmers Club, 10 Northgate Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2HQ.
Cost £14.00 - members & their guests. £25.00 - non members
Click on 'Events' below to book.
More Dates for your diary:
24th May NEW ANGLIA LEP Launch of Listening Exercise at Denny Bros Conference, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds. Book at http://www.newanglia.co.uk/events.aspx?eventid=63
25th May FREE LOW ENERGY SEMINAR with West Suffolk College Click here for full agenda and to register
20th June VAT/PAYE Update at Denny Bros Conference, Kempson Way, Bury St Edmunds IP32 7AR. Book at http://www.lovewell-blake.co.uk/media-centre/events/2012/06/31
Business Festival 2012 Monday 10th - Friday 21st September 2012 - Details coming soon.
Bury St Edmunds Chamber of Commerce
90 Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1PR
Telephone: 01284 700800
Email: enquiries@burystedmundschamber.co.uk
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