Test Valley Business Awards 09/10 Launch Gallery

Launch

The Test Valley Business Awards 09/10 were launched on Wednesday 21 October 2009 by Chris Packham, conservationist and TV presenter of BBC's Autumnwatch Chris surprised guests by stating: "In my view that people came first when conserving our environment, which is why I am delighted to be called on to advocate the Test Valley Business Awards."

Chris reasoned that it is crucial for businesses to work together to make communities viable for the future. Only then will people have the time, and perhaps money, to invest in sustaining our environment and the wildlife around us. Chris will be on our screens again with Springwatch in May 2010.

 

Habels wins FSB's Early Entry Prize

The Early Entry prize draw took place in December and Habels, the independent furniture retailer of Andover and Winchester is the winner. This fabulous business prize was sponsored by the Federation of Small Business (FSB) and gives Habels one FSB Annual Membership package, valued at £300, plus an additional range of good-value business services. Habels, is a long established family business, employing fourteen staff, with its main showroom and head office in Andover. Danny Habel said "Habels heads into 2010 full of optimism, and the support of the FSB will certainly be very helpful." Neil Eames, FSB Wessex Regional Organiser, said: "The Federation of Small Business is delighted to sponsor the Early Entry Prize to encourage entries. The FSB is the UK's leading organisation which champions the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms".

Gold Sponsors with Chris Packham: L-R: Cllr Peter Giddings, Test Valley Borough Council; Cllr Jonathan Glen, Hampshire County Council; Chris Packham guest speaker; Wendy Cummins, Simplyhealth, Martin Gower-Smith, UK Trade & Investment, South East; Peter Birkett, University of Southampton Science Park.