South Wilts 'is great for business' (From The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald)

South Wilts 'is great for business'

TWO documents promoting south Wiltshire as a base for business were launched this week.

Called 'Inspiration - living and working in Salisbury and south Wiltshire', and 'Hi-tech industries in Salisbury and south Wiltshire', the publications were unveiled at a forum of the South Wiltshire Economic Partnership yesterday.

They have been produced by Salisbury district council on behalf of Swep.

The Inspiration publication draws attention to the area's infrastructure and the benefits it offers businesses.

Hi-tech Industries focuses on the world-class science and technology businesses based in the area.

Salisbury district council's portfolio holder for planning and economic development, Margaret Peach, said: "With these publications we are demonstrating to the rest of the country the excellent potential south Wiltshire has for businesses - big, small and medium."

At the forum, two local companies - both recent winners of Sunday Times Virgin 'Fast Track 100' awards for the UK's fastest-growing businesses - will offer insights into doing profitable business in south Wiltshire.

Mark Bugden, of Castleway Construction, and Steve Mills, operations director of 4com, will give overviews of their route to success and share some top tips.

Swep chairman Stephen Woodhouse said: "Salisbury and south Wiltshire have long been home to some outstanding businesses and now we are going to tell everyone about it.

"We want to make local businessmen and businesswomen feel proud of south Wiltshire and to tell others about how good it is to do business here."

The Swep forum is a networking event.

It is being held at 4.30pm in the Medieval Hall, Cathedral Close, Salisbury.

To book a place, or for more information, call Salisbury district council's economic development team, on 01722 434329.