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THE TEAM
Editor & Founder Anita Jaynes anita @ tbesw . co . uk 01793 847966
Editorial Support Ben Carey press @ tbesw . co . uk
Special Features Fiona Scott Fiona @ fionascott . co . uk
Design Juicy Designs www . juicy-designs . co . uk
Artwork Studio Creative Services www . studio-cs . co . uk
Printed by Acorn Press www . acornpress . co . uk
On the cover Inventor Tom Lawton
Advertising Sales Sian Swift Business Development Manager Sian @ tbesw . co . uk T : 07710 566 145
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Swindon Council launches solar offset scheme
REGULARS
04 Business News
06 SWLEP
30 Technology
36 Positive Business
38 Connect
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Tribute to Swindon & Wiltshire LEP ’ s John Mortimer
FEATURES
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06 Tribute to John Mortimer
12 Going Green
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In Profile Gemma Sumsion , Equity Partner and Head of Commercial at Goughs Solicitors
PEOPLE
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35 John Davies , Is it me ?
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KEY STATISTICS
Readership : 15,000 Our audience : 56 % business owner / director level 44 % partner , manager or senior executive
EDITOR ’ S NOTE
Going Green Why going green in business is now essential
In this issue we ’ re celebrating businesses in Swindon and Wiltshire which put ‘ green ’ and sustainability at the heart of what they do and how they operate . We put the spotlight on Malmesbury inventor , Tom Lawton ( cover story ) and his sustainable invention ‘ the uplift ’. Turn to page 12 to read more .
On page 14 we ask green marketing expert , Pamela Barbato for some green tips to help us all be more sustainable in life and in business . I hope you ’ re inspired by these innovative businesses to make changes in your organisation .
As a publisher we ’ re proud to print on FSC paper and use paper stock which is fully recyclable . I believe we all have a responsibility to protect our planet for future generations and must do our bit before it ’ s too late .
In this edition I ’ m also delighted to announce the finalists of our Techies 2020 Awards . Congratulations to all of those companies that made the cut . Our judges had a tough time deliberating and we wish all of the finalists the best of luck at our virtual awards
night on Thursday 5th November . I ’ m excited to make it a night to remember . Turn to page 28 to find out more about our plans .
On page 38 we put the spotlight on mental health in the workplace . Studies show that half a million more people in the UK are set to encounter mental health difficulties this year and mental health and wellness in the workplace is a hot topic . To support our local business community , we ’ re hosting a special Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace virtual breakfast meeting on Thursday 22nd October featuring wellbeing and nutrition experts . We hope to ‘ see ’ you there . Stay safe .
Anita Jaynes E : anita @ tbesw . co . uk T : 01793 847966
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The Techies 2020 Announcing this year ’ s finalists
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