SAXMUNDHAM: Tesco all set for opening

Final preparations are being put in place for the opening of a new supermarket – with business chiefs urging shoppers to make the most of the opportunities it will bring.

The Tesco store in Church Street, Saxmundham, is due to open in less than a fortnight.

Bob Foyers, chairman of Businesses of Saxmundham, who also runs The Bistro at the Deli, urged shoppers not to miss out on what the High Street has to offer. “We are very happy with the free parking that Tesco and now Waitrose are offering.” he said.

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Exporting is Good for You final

Did you know that only 20% of British Small and Medium Sized companies (SMEs) export goods and services overseas? Across Europe that figure is closer to a quarter of SMEs. Companies that trade overseas do better and grow faster than those that don’t and boosting international trade is critical to growth in the wider economy.

Dr Therese Coffey and Peter Aldous MP, supported by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and UK Export Finance (UKEF), invite you to a breakfast meeting to hear more about the benefits of international trade and the ways in which these two Government Departments can help your company do business overseas. One to one meetings with experts from both Departments will be available

Thanks to Adrian at Places and Faces for this feature page:-Friday Street Farm Shop was the venue for The Suffolk Coast Business Spring Event. Members of the Heritage Coast Market Town Initiative met to network and hear an address by HCMTI board member Jenny Stockman, and George Bradley the new head of retail development at Friday Street.

Christmas Fairs have been running in Saxmundham, Leiston & Aldeburgh for years, however they were not synchronised previously so people did not have the opportunity of enjoying all three if they wanted to.

Saxmundham, Aldeburgh and Leiston all have successful Business Associations with over 200 members in total, and dedicated committees of volunteers.  Four years ago the 3 committees started working loosely together to combine their resources and efforts to benefit all, this has grown to the point that they formed the Heritage Coast Market Towns Initiative and sourced funding for projects.

‘Where’s Rudolph’ was one of those projects – an initiative which increased footfall at the Christmas Fairs in Saxmundham and neighbouring Aldeburgh and Leiston.  Participants collected letters from shops in the towns to create a word; correct words were entered into a prize draw to win £500 of vouchers donated by a local business.

Plans for Rudolph’s return are in full swing – keep up to date on http://www.whereisrudolph.co.uk/

MORE than 100 jobs will be created when a new supermarket finally opens its doors next month, bosses have claimed.

Most of the new jobs are part time, but Tesco said a third have been given to people previously out of work, thanks to close ties with Jobcentre Plus in Leiston, Woodbridge and Ipswich.

The supermarket, which is part of a larger development, will open on Monday, May 21.

Store manager Dave Waldron, who has worked at Tesco stores in Lincolnshire and East Anglia over the past three years, said: “A priority for my mangers and I when recruiting new staff was customer service.”

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Proposals have been launched for a unit to be built near the Sizewell B power plant for use in the event of nuclear fallout or disaster.

Public consultation was opened in nearby Leiston last night for the planned construction of an emergency response centre, which EDF Energy revealed would house back-up plant equipment storage for the company’s nuclear crisis arrangements.   For the full report click here

New nuclear power station could create 25,000 jobs

EDUCATION bosses and business chiefs were last night urged to start preparing now for the prospect of a new nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast – or risk missing out on a golden opportunity to boost the local economy.

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Traffic Regulation Order Notices for The Terrace and Alde Lane in Aldeburgh detailing proposals for new parking restrictions in both roads.

Free networking lunch to promote this year’s Walk to Week Work taking place from 14 – 18 May.

Living Streets www.livingstreets.org.uk is the national charity that stands up for pedestrians.  Their aim is to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets, where people want to walk.  They work with professionals and politicians to ensure every community can enjoy vibrant streets and public spaces.

Come along and hear how the Walk Doctor service can offer information to individuals about the health benefits of walking and give personalised advice as to how to incorporate more walking into individual lifestyles.

Enjoy a light lunch and network with fellow professionals.

To reserve your place at this free event, please book online or contact  rowena@suffolkchamber.co.uk 01473 694805.

http://www.suffolkchamber.co.uk/events/suffolk_chamber_events/walk_to_work_week_walk_doctor_event_23_04_2012

Are you a small to medium business (SME) in Suffolk?

In these difficult times the European Regional Development Fund
(ERDF) is investing £90 million into our region to support SMEs via a range of activities and
projects which could be of direct benefit to your business. From resource audits, grants and
innovation support to collaborative projects with universities, ERDF has the potential to make a
real difference.

Click here for more information EU Regional Funding for Business

These events offer a unique opportunity to access information about
the wide range of ERDF-funded support available to you – once you
have registered you will receive further details of the venue, parking
and access arrangements.

To book on to one of the sessions or for any information on the
events please contact:

Carole Randall – carole.randall@anglia.ac.uk or phone 0845 196
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