The Business Exchange Bath & Somerset Issue 10: Winter 2018/19 | Page 29

BUSINESS REVIEW OF THE YEAR
WELCOME
This category is for businesses that create events
that bring footfall to the city or those that use existing
events to extend the experience of those that are
visiting the city.
The winner is Bath on Ice/
Bath on the Beach
“Bath on Ice has brought a
different, younger and family
demographic into the city ”
Charlotte Thursz, Communications Manager at the
BID reported; “The team behind Bath on Ice and Bath
on the Beach has constantly innovated, improving their
proposition to the public every year. They have added
new attractions and improved the facilities and the food
& drink offer. They have helped to develop a different
part of town. Bath on Ice has brought a different,
younger and family demographic into the city and the
Bath on the Beach in the summer appealed to the
office sector providing a different type of staff party.”
SMART
This category is for companies that use data, analysis
and technology most effectively to enhance their offer
and business results.
The winner is Duo Boots
“Duo Boots has been an
advocate for the development
of the footfall data provided by
Bath BID”
David Hobday, Bath BID Board Director presented
the award; “Duo Boots has been an advocate for
the development of the footfall data provided by the
Bath BID in partnership with national footfall leaders
Springboard. They have proactively encouraged the BID
to progress the data, to share the data and help others
with their analysis and they themselves have used the
data to adjust and extend their opening hours to reflect
potential demand. We appreciate their support and
guidance.”
PROSPEROUS
This category is for any initiative that has led to a
significant improvement in business results or has
helped other achieve success.
The winner is Adrian Dolan
of Bath Aqua Glass
@BathBID
Maeve England, Chair of Bath BID presented the
prize to Bath Aqua Glass in recognition of Sales
Director, Adrian Dolan’s work with the Walcot Traders
Association. “This has led to prosperity for nearly 90
businesses. ‘Better together’ sums it up. They have
combined a several small projects that have had a big
impact for how the area is seen by locals and visitors
alike. The Walcot Trade Association has reinvigorated
Bath’s Artisan Quarter with the Walcot Winterfest &
Lantern Procession, Wild Walcot which has provided
greenery and an environmental enhancement to the
area, as well as a new website for the Quarter. Adrian’s
dedication to the street and its businesses is admirable
and is now showing results with demand for property
in the area rising rapidly.”
The Bath BID sponsors the Bath Business Awards and all the winners are nominated for a special honour; the Bath BID Award
Champion will be crowned at the Bath Business Awards in late November. To find out the winner visit: www.bathbid.co.uk
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