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Bringing Export Week to a close, the Somerset in Business Conference 2013 ‘International trade is good for Somerset’ will provide opportunities for new exporters and practical advice for existing exporters, with a focus on high growth markets.

Lord Parker Photography launches new free wedding video service to all weddings booked.

A new website offering free advice to employers in Somerset has been launched this week by the Somerset Employment and Skills Board. he Somerset Employment and Skills Board (ESB) aim to connect businesses with the right people and the right training.

After a record-breaking year of nominations, the Countryside Alliance are delighted to announce the Rural Oscars' Regional Champions. Evans the Butchers of Langport are the proud winners of the South West Butcher category.

Three Somerset business entrepreneurs have collaborated to deliver a solution to help people and organisations overcome some of the hardest workplace challenges they have faced in decades.

Unity Bank opens 15th branch, second in Somerset County, occupying a bank building that had been vacant for two years.

Langport’s very own local newspaper is proud to announce that at The Somerset Business Awards dinner on 16th November, they won the Business of the Year award in the small business category.

Nelson Ryall, founder of Boilertec has been a specialist heating engineer for 28 years, but never a man to stand still, Nelson recently saw a business opportunity in Langport.

A tribute to Somerset teenagers making a difference was presented to individuals and groups of young people on 12th September 2012, in the Auditorium of Huish Sixth where this year’s winners of the Somerset Anne Frank Awards were announced.

Free Coaching and business development workshops for 10 Visual Artists in Somerset. This has been made possible thanks to Somerset County Council 50% match funding through the Creative Industries Development Fund.

Following the success of the first Langport market held earlier this year, the Langport Area Business Group has organised another market which will take place on the morning of Friday 8th June from 09.30 – 13.30 hours.

Langport is backing British and local with a new quarterly market in town. With the support of Langport Town Council and the business community, a local market is being trialled and it is hoped that it will become a regular fixture in 2013.

The launch of Into Somerset’s new marketing campaign, which has the support of some of Somerset’s most high profile ambassadors.

Well-known Somerset designer and entrepreneur, Roger Saul, is the latest high profile businessperson to become an Ambassador for the county’s inward investment body, Into Somerset.

Local man Neil Wrigley has successfully worked his way up the ranks to become head chef at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar and Grill at DoubleTree by Hilton, Cadbury House in Congresbury.

Somerset solicitors, Pardoes, has unveiled a new Property Litigation Team to handle an increasing trend of property dispute enquiries, further strengthening its highly regarded team of legal specialists spanning private and commercial law.

The finalists in this year’s prestigious Somerset Business Awards have now been announced, following an intensive judging process.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

Respected accountant and former Somerset cricketer Kevin Parsons has joined Albert Goodman Chartered Accountants, further strengthening its Business Services team.

The very best seasonal produce and homemade crafts from across the Somerset Levels will be available to buy at the next Levels Best Farmers Market held on May 18.

Bringing Export Week to a close, the Somerset in Business Conference 2013 ‘International trade is good for Somerset’ will provide opportunities for new exporters and practical advice for existing exporters, with a focus on high growth markets.

Independent inward investment organisation, Into Somerset, is using The Business Show to attract investors from a diverse range of sectors to Somerset’s thriving £9billion economy.

The UK’s first new nuclear build for nearly three decades is a boost for Somerset as a business destination, according to inward investment organisation Into Somerset.

Lord Parker Photography launches new free wedding video service to all weddings booked.

A new website offering free advice to employers in Somerset has been launched this week by the Somerset Employment and Skills Board. he Somerset Employment and Skills Board (ESB) aim to connect businesses with the right people and the right training.

Into Somerset reports record levels of investment into the county and unveils new marketing initiatives including a new business film in conjunction with media partner, the Daily Telegraph.

Inward investment organisation Into Somerset fits two trailers in Framptons’ Transport Services fleet with a livery based on its distinctive ‘well connected’ campaign, creating a mobile billboard for the county’s bespoke relocation services.

Thirty-five projects have recently been awarded funding in the small capital grants programme from the Arts Council England. A total of £11,699,523 funding has been awarded, including an award to the Engine Room in Bridgwater.

After a record-breaking year of nominations, the Countryside Alliance are delighted to announce the Rural Oscars' Regional Champions. Evans the Butchers of Langport are the proud winners of the South West Butcher category.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

Local photographer, Tom Lindsey, photographed the last day of the Taunton market. The market site, present for centuries, had become obsolete. The operation was moved and merged with Highbridge market to a modern site at Junction 24 by the M5.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

Three Somerset business entrepreneurs have collaborated to deliver a solution to help people and organisations overcome some of the hardest workplace challenges they have faced in decades.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

Come snowballing in Langport! This is the invitation from shops, cafes, beauty salons and other businesses in Langport taking part in a novel Christmas promotion.

In these times of austerity it is often hard to get a consensus, let alone encourage businesses to go along with a single, untested idea … nevertheless this is exactly what the majority of traders of Langport’s High Street have just done.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

Unity Bank opens 15th branch, second in Somerset County, occupying a bank building that had been vacant for two years.

Langport’s very own local newspaper is proud to announce that at The Somerset Business Awards dinner on 16th November, they won the Business of the Year award in the small business category.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

Nominated by customers, The Potting Shed in Langport is delighted to have come to the attention of “This England” magazine.

Nelson Ryall, founder of Boilertec has been a specialist heating engineer for 28 years, but never a man to stand still, Nelson recently saw a business opportunity in Langport.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

12 New Phase II Retail Units Fully Leased; 25,733 SF Phase III to be Completed Mid-2013

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

A tribute to Somerset teenagers making a difference was presented to individuals and groups of young people on 12th September 2012, in the Auditorium of Huish Sixth where this year’s winners of the Somerset Anne Frank Awards were announced.

Free Coaching and business development workshops for 10 Visual Artists in Somerset. This has been made possible thanks to Somerset County Council 50% match funding through the Creative Industries Development Fund.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

New Leaf Life Design Counselling and Coaching proves that within a recession a company can still keep growing. Somerset based New Leaf is certainly branching out with two new staff joining its team and more to follow.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

O2i Design Ltd, a family-run Somerset practice, specialising in sustainable architecture, is thrilled to win one of the acclaimed Green Apple awards for their work in the Built Environment & Architectural Heritage Category.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

The Ascott Limited is the world’s largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region.

Yoursomerset.com is the go-to website for Somerset County, New Jersey health news and information.

Following the success of the first Langport market held earlier this year, the Langport Area Business Group has organised another market which will take place on the morning of Friday 8th June from 09.30 – 13.30 hours.

With funding from various local bodies, the young people of Langport and Huish Episcopi Youth Club embarked on a collaborative project, creating some wonderful, colourful flags to decorate the small market town of Langport.

17 – 18 May, The ExCel Centre, Stand Number 810 Rupert Cox, Chief Executive of Into Somerset, Somerset’s inward investment organisation, is one of the key speakers at the Great British Business Show.

Mother's Day is almost here! If you or your Mom live in the Somerset County, Central New Jersey area, you may want to check out yoursomerset.com for great ideas to help make this Mother's Day a special event! Here area a few examples:

The Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore has announced a $10,000 pledge to kick-off a drive to bring a Mission of Mercy project to the Eastern Shore. The pledge will match the first $10,000 in contributions from the local community.

Yoursomerset.com is the website that central New Jersey residents go to for local healthcare information. Here is important information from Somerset Medical Center as reported on yoursomerset.com.

Somerset Medical Center is the leading healthcare provider in the Somerset County, central NJ area. News and events happening at the medical center and other important area healthcare information can be found on yoursomerset.com.

Mother's Day is the single busiest day of the year for Somerset County, NJ area restaurants. If you hope to take mom someplace special for a memorable Mother's Day brunch or dining experience, then you should plan early and make reservations soon!

You'll always find the latest news about special events in Somerset County and central New Jersey on yoursomerset.com. Here's news on a big Somerset Patriots event at TD Bank Ballpark:

If you live in the Somerset County, central New Jersey area, you may want to check out yoursomerset.com for a great selection of things to do in the region. This amazing website adds new events daily Here's a recent example:

A leading South West solicitors firm has been announced as the largest provider of legal aid in Somerset according to recent statistics released by the Legal Services Commission (LSC).