MEET THE SPONSORS


STOUR VALLEY CONSULTANCY LTD

Sponsoring NEW COMPANY

 

The SVC Group is once again delighted to be sponsoring the New Company category. Since winning this award eight years ago, SVC has opened new offices and divisions and gone from strength to strength. 
Indeed the company is a great example of just how successful the winners of this award can go on to be. Launched in August 1999 by Amanda Simpson, SVC has always been one of the leading Recruitment, Human Resources and Training specialists in East Anglia and due to further expansion over the past 12 months, they can now offer Health & Safety guidance and NVQ qualifications in addition to their extensive portfolio of client services. With branches throughout the region their steady growth is a reflection of the first class, pro-active service they offer to both candidates and clients. 
From small businesses with specific staffing requirements to Blue Chip companies needing support with recruitment drives, SVC offer a complete service.

Good luck!


 

GS CONTRACTS

sponsoring COMMUNITY

GS Contracts are Specialist Interior Contractors offering
outstanding Design, Manufacturing, Installation and
Project Management to the commercial, leisure & business sectors
for Bars & Night-clubs,  cafés, Restaurants, Shops & Offices on
projects throughout the UK. GS Contracts transforms your abstract vision into life.
An end to end, full service is driven by dedicated Project Managers, while a multi skilled creative team fulfils the customers vision. We offer a complete turnkey service from taking the brief, through to managing the project, working with the client to maintain budget and deadline. GS Contracts have the imagination, resources and skills to deliver any solution, anywhere. Six times award winners themselves GS Contracts are proud to support and be involved in the Colchester & District Business Awards for the 8th consecutive year.

“It is the first time that we have sponsored the COMMUNITY category which will know wont be easy to judge as it is such an emotive sector!” said Sue Smith, Field Judge

 

 


COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

sponsoring YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

 

As the largest provider of further education and training in Essex and a key provider of higher education, Colchester Institute is delighted to be sponsoring the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category once again.
If the standard of finalists in 2006 is anything to on on we know we will have a tough time once again deciding our winner. 
Our College emphasis is on vocational training, ensuring students of all ages gain the necessary knowledge, skills and experience for their chosen career. We recognise the importance of supporting young entrepreneurs and encouraging their creativity, vision, goals and objectives.
The Young Entrepreneurs of today, if encouraged and supported, will go on to introduce new thriving businesses that Essex is renowned for. All 6 of our finalists, age 18-35, will receive a field visit as well as being invited along for an interview to find out who will be the Colchester Business Awards Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2007.



CLARICE HOUSE

sponsoring EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE

 

At Clarice House, we have earned the respect of the regions
more discerning set by understanding what is required of a
Health Club. Walk in and you will discover that our
swimming pools are significantly different from others you
may have previously encountered. They are sky-blue in colour and the air above is fresh and clean, due to advanced purification systems, which virtually eliminate the need for nasty chemicals. Our Clubs have spa baths, saunas, steam rooms and in some cases aromatherapy rooms and therapy pools where you can wind down and recharge.

Our state-of-the-art gymnasiums are fully furnished with the very latest equipment. There are plenty of fully qualified instructors on hand to give you help and advice and we also offer personal trainers to give that extra motivational boost to your workout. Upon joining you will be given, free of charge, a personal fitness assessment and personal programme for your gym workout. You are also able to request revised programmes at any later date. Our dance studios offer numerous classes including, Aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, to name but a few. Our Health & Beauty and Hair Salons offer a wide range of treatments using the best products, including Germaine de Capuccini, E'SPA and Nexxus to both members and non-members alike. That is the Clarice House extra dimension. Providing excellent customer service helps to set Clarice House apart from our competitors, and we are therefore delighted to sponsor this category. To find out more about the exclusive Clarice House experience telephone 01206 734301, ask for more details from reception or visit www.claricehouse.co.uk

PYRAMID RECRUITMENT SERVICES
JOINT SPONSOR
BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR

 

Pyramid Recruitment Services Ltd, are once again proud to be sponsoring the ‘Colchester Business Awards and especially the Business Woman of the Year category. This year PYRAMID RECRUITMENT are jointly sponsoring the award with THOMPSON SMITH & PUXON Solicitors.
David and Louise Balfour, the Directors of Pyramid, are looking forward to visiting the 6 finalists in their workplace as well as inviting them along for an interview to decide who this year's Colchester Business Woman of the year will be.

The winner of this prestigious award will then go on to represent Colchester in the Essex Countywide Business Awards 2008. David and Louise have been involved with the Colchester Awards for 6 years as winners and sponsors and believe that by being involved they are promoting excellence in Colchester District businesses. PYRAMID provides a complete recruitment solutions package to clients across a broad range of business categories, supplying both temporary and permanent staff at cost effective rates. For further information about our professional but friendly service telephone 01206 579833 and we would be pleased to help.

 

THOMPSON SMITH & PUXON Solicitors JOINT SPONSOR BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR


Thompson Smith & Puxon is a leading Essex law firm with offices in Colchester and Clacton and over 65 employees. Its teams bring together local knowledge and City firm experience, enabling it to compete effectively with large London practices.
They are delighted to be Joint Sponsors of the Business Woman of the Year category together with PYRAMID RECRUITMENT.

Mary Anne Fedeyko heads Thompson Smith & Puxon's Corporate and Commercial team, which works with clients throughout the UK and internationally as well as locally. The team has an excellent track record in commercial law, working on a wide cross-section of deals including mergers and acquisitions, property transactions and employment issues. For private clients, Thompson Smith & Puxon provides a responsive service at a practical level. Whether it's residential property conveyancing, family law, or seeking redress for personal injury or clinical negligence, its teams have specialist expertise and are committed to helping private clients. Whatever your legal needs call Thompson Smith & Puxon on 01206 574431 or see www.tsplegal.com

 

HART WILCOX

CORPORATE SPONSOR

Hart Wilcox is the Event Production Company who will be producing all 6 of the Newsquest Business Awards across the county and are pleased to be sponsoring the Colchester Business Awards 2007.

Hart Wilcox Production Company specialise in designing and producing both Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer, Exhibitions and Corporate Events.

The company helps clients increase their sales and brand awareness through the strategic and creative development of essential Face-to-Face marketing activities.

With more than 20 years experience in producing successful International events, Hart Wilcox is a valuable resource to any company which has a requirement to grow their business in the UK, EMEA or other Global markets.

For further information about how Hart Wilcox can help your organisation develop an exhibition and event marketing strategy visit: www.hartwilcox.com

COLCHESTER SKIP HIRE                                             
sponsoring ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS

 

COLCHESTER SKIP HIRE LTD Is a family run business employing 30 people that has 20 years experience in waste management founded in 1980 by Terry & Pat Slade with one transit van and ten 2yd skips. In the early years skip hire was the main operation we have grown to be one of the leading waste management companies in Essex. Operating in a 25-mile radius from Colchester with a very modern fleet of vehicles we can provide a fast efficient service supplying a full range of services from skips to rolonof containers, wheelie bins and 14yd rels, liquid waste disposal and hazardous waste disposal.Servicing customers large and small from industrial, commercial, building and household sectors. We offer a total waste management package helping companies meet their environmental obligations with recycling and the packaging regulations and duty of care responsibilities.Handling in excess of 50000 tonnes of waste per year nearly all loads are brought back to our licensed waste recycling and transfer station that is the areas largest purpose built recycling centre achieving 60% recycling rate on volume handled.Recycling for the future is our aim to help provide a cleaner greener environment for tomorrow's generations. In a throw away age we are in a position to see what can be recycled and the savings that can be made by being environmental friendly.

LARKIN GOWEN

sponsoring BUSINESS 2 BUSINESS


Established for over 115 years, we are a major regional independent partnership and one of the UK's top 50 accountancy firms.

A team of over 250 people working throughout our network of county offices is there for your support.Our approach is to provide you with a single point of contact, someone who knows about your affairs and can help with any day to day queries. The Colchester office is based on the Colchester Business Park and we aim to give you a first class accountancy service that is professional and gives you a personal relationship of trust and reliability. This office has 12 staff and 2 partners who are experienced in a wide range of market sectors and we are ideally based to provide tailored financial solutions to businesses of all sizes in the Colchester area.For these reasons we are delighted to be the first sponsors of the Business2Business category at the 2007 Colchester Business Awards.The firm has considerable experience in advising owner-managed businesses, operating either as private companies, partnerships or sole traders. We have specialist departments in corporate finance, VAT, business consultancy, forensic accounting and business recovery. In addition we also have a number of specialists in agriculture, tourism, medical and legal to name but a few.We pride ourselves in providing proactive, practical advice to our clients to assist them to grow and develop their businesses and to concentrate on what they do best.

BARCLAYS sponsoring

GROWING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

 


Business banking with the personal touch? Now there's a thought!
Here at the Barclays Suffolk and North Essex Business Banking Team we believe that creativity fuels success and is vital if a business is to grow and prosper.

With this in mind it seemed only fitting for us to sponsor the Growing Business of the Year for the Colchester Business Awards 2006.

For us, providing fantastic customer service is the foundation of our creativity as it allows us to build close relationships with our customers and really understand their business.

This has been re-enforced recently by the expansion of our team which covers Colchester and North Essex. Allowing us to spend even more time helping you achieve your growth aspirations, for the benefit of the whole Colchester Business Community

 


CONCESSIONS-ONLINE

and BLUEPRINT PROJECTS

sponsoring HIGHLY COMMENDED

Concessions-online based in Halstead manage promotional space in shopping centres across the UK. Working with blue chip organisations in providing quality venues for promotional activity Concessions-online has become one of the UK's leading concession management companies.

Blueprint Projects, also based in Halstead designs and builds Retail Merchandise Units for shopping centres across the UK, in the last 2 years the company has installed over 160 RMU's.

From innovative design to installation Blueprint is a complete turnkey solution to commercialisation in shopping malls across the country,  the companies units were featured in the BBC's programme “how to pay off your mortgage in 2 years.
”I am delighted to be sponsoring the Highly Commended category once again and I am really looking forward to chairing the panel of judges for the second year running” said Steve Brooks MD Concessions-online and Blueprint Projects.

SYSTEMATIC LOGISTICS SPONSORING
BUSINESS MAN OF THE YEAR

Systematic are market leaders in Overnight Palletised Freight Distribution throughout the UK & Europe, growing at a rapid rate since 1994 with 7 strategic premises open across Europe and a purpose built freight facility in Colchester.

They are about to launch an all new state of the art web based customer booking system with full on line track and trace facility. They have also added 10 new environmentally friendly special design truck and trailer combinations to their fleet of 250 vehicles.

As no strangers to the awards being previous winners in 2002, 2003 & 2004 in the Colchester District Business awards ‘Growing Business of the Year' category. Richard Triolo, owner of Systematic Colchester was also awarded the prestigious title of ‘Businessman of the Year' in 2004.

Systematic have been supporting the awards ever since and have assisted with both judging and sponsoring in previous awards. Systematic are delighted and proud to be sponsoring both an Essex Countywide Business Award and a Colchester Business Award in 2007.

HOCKLEYS sponsoring

MANUFACTURING


It was back in 1975 that Keith Hockley started trading as a sole trader Glass & Glazing Company.Since that time the business has increased in size and stature to what it has become today, K.A.Hockley & Sons Ltd.From the original small unit behind a parade of shops in Great Clacton to the new Hockleys Business Centre Valley RoadClacton on Sea. Colin King was invited to join Keith in 1990, and with Keith Hockley as Managing Director and Colin as Company Secretarythe Company has grown into a complete Glass, Glazing , Replacement Window,Door and Conservatory Business with Tenantson a 1.25 acre site. Hockleys showroom displays PVCu and Timber Windows and Doors together with Conservatories, DecorativeMirrors, Cane Furniture as well as their original Glass Cut to Size and Glazing Service. Recently added to the Companies portfolio is the manufacture and supply of Sealed Double Glazed units Manufacture to BS EN 1279.

Hockleys have been in the past few years Champagne Sponsors, category finalists, and in 2006 Retail Award Winners. In 2007 they are stepping up to the task of Manufacturing Category Sponsors for the Colchester Business Awards.

CLACTON SHOPPING VILLAGE

CORPORATE SPONSOR



CLACTON SHOPPING VILLAGE is proud to be a Corporate Sponsor for the third year running for the Colchester Business Awards. As a winner themselves in the Environmental Awareness category at both Colchester in 2005 and the Essex Countywide Business Awards in 2006 they know first hand how fundamental business awards are in developing a healthy, prosperous and sustained local economy.

Clacton Shopping Village was opened in November 1998 with 47 retail units that offer discounts of up to 60% on high street prices in a customer friendly environment serving over a million customers a year. The Shopping Village is situated just 15 minutes from Colchester by car on main trunk roads with 1000 free parking spaces. There are also good rail and bus links available, with our dedicated 130 circular bus service from key locations in Clacton.
Visit www.clactonvillage.com for further details on the centre.

Good luck to everyone entering this year's awards! 

COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

CORPORATE SPONSOR


Colchester Borough Council believes in its businesses. It's hard not to with such a wide range and diverse selection of small to large companies offering a broad base so essential to a thriving economy. For that reason it wholeheartedly supports the business awards and the opportunity to recognise our local talent.

Colchester has a vision is to become a prestigious centre over the next ten years - and the historic borough is pushing ahead enthusiastically to make that vision come true . One of Colchester council's main thrusts in the next few years will include proposals to assist with the creation of new jobs for the borough, partly because over the next ten years the local population is expected to increase by more than 17,000. The town welcomes this growth because it helps to build a more prosperous and self-reliant economy. And the borough has four major regeneration projects on the starting blocks with redevelopment of the Garrison, St Botolph's, East Colchester and North Colchester. And finally with an eye to the opportunities to be afforded by the 2012 London Olympic Games, significant prospects will emerge to encourage business development and increase the borough's ability to attract investment. Full advantage will be taken of all these opportunities enabling the borough to work towards its aims of becoming a prestigious regional centre.Congratulations to all the recipients of these awards – winning companies in a winning borough.

DAVID MARTIN GROUP

CORPORATE SPONSOR

David Martin Group represents the name in Colchester for residential sales since 1995. The David Martin Group has been established since 1995 from  our  prominent  office in London Road, Lexden. 1998 saw the opening of our prestigious Town Centre Office in Crouch Street which set the foundation to becoming one of Colchester's most modern and innovative independent residential estate agents.

A comprehensive sales and lettings service is available for both private and corporate clients. With careful planning and an in depth knowledge of proposed new developments and growth areas in and around Colchester the David Martin Group have strategically positioned FIVE offices to promote property in their dedicated areas providing maximum exposure to those properties for sale and rent. The regeneration of the Hythe and the major redevelopment of the Colchester Garrison, Northern Approaches and Highwoods  are exciting long term residential and commercial schemes. The David Martin Group are pleased to be associated with both new and second hand sales and lettings in these areas.Through continued reinvestment the company profile has grown. Our sale board presence visibly demonstrates the group's market share within the Colchester and surrounding area. David Martin Group effectively competes and surpasses corporate agencies with dedicated office based directors and experienced commission based staff providing a personal service associated with that of independent estate agents. With in house mortgage advisers, select panel of legal conveyancers and international Home information pack Supplier the David Martin Group shall be pleased to assist you with all your property requirements.

 


RYAN INSURANCE sponsoring

STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT


Since 1975, Ryan Insurance Group has forged an enviable reputation as one of East Anglia's leading independent insurance brokers. 2005 marked their 30th year in business, providing insurance solutions for their customers, from private individuals to large corporate companies. Their head office is based in Ipswich, with branch offices in Ipswich Town Centre, Colchester and Norwich.
At the heart of Ryan Insurance lie the core business principles on which the company's success has been built - independence, professionalism and integrity.
They understand the needs of their customers and as a result they are committed to providing a unique combination of excellent service and highly competitive pricing, available through convenient points of regional distribution.
Developing and nurturing strong relationships is a key philosophy of Ryan Insurance, ensuring that their staff, partners and customers are always at the centre of every business decision.

At Ryan Insurance they are there to help. As a truly independent company, they don't work for any one insurer, they work for you. That means they use their expertise to find a policy that exactly suits your needs and budget. Leaving you time to concentrate on running your businessliving your life.
Their commitment to excellent customer service is endorsed by their Investors in People accreditation and their membership to the Unitas Alliance. Unitas are the leading Alliance of Independent Insurance Brokers and the only group with complete UK coverage, offering national representation backed by local service. For more information visit www.ryan-group.co.uk

 

COLCHESTER 2020
CORPORATE SPONSOR


On 18 October, Colchester2020 launched its Sustainable Community Strategy. Looking after Colchester's future to 2020 and beyond, this is the grandparent of all plans for the Borough in which Business and Employment plays a significant part as one of six Priorities the Partnership will focus on. 

Earlier this year, Colchester's Business Vision was launched:

“Colchester aims to become a prestigious, dynamic and vibrant centre for business and the capital of SME's in the eastern region, encapsulating and accommodating both traditional and emerging technologies”.

In April 2007, we embarked on a twelve month communications campaign that focuses on key messages designed to promote a positive business environment and encourage companies to access the many business opportunities that Colchester offers. To date we have undertaken numerous initiatives including a business quiz, power breakfast, business facts book and an initiative highlighting the advantages of working in Colchester

Over the next few years Colchester2020 will concentrate on:

Establishing a business group with links to education to highlight local job opportunities; Lobbying to ensure sufficient serviced employment land becomes regularly and readily available; 

Lead on developing and promoting the emerging business sectors for the creative industries and environmental (green) technologies as Colchester's new business unique selling points.

STORMWAVE
CORPORATE SPONSOR


Stormwave was set-up in 2005 and specialises in bespoke websites and graphic design, working closely with our clients we produce high quality work for a range of businesses.

Stormwave delivers innovative and effective web solutions, tailored to suit any requirements. Our services include web design, graphic design, copywriting, domain registration, web hosting, e-commerce solutions, Flash animations and photography.

Coming from a background of family owned companies, award winning founder Hayden Ferriby understands the many aspects of running a business, and can help you with marketing and web solutions.

“We pride ourselves on a personal service and we always listen to our clients needs. That's the fundamental reason why our clients continue to seek our advice and recommend us.”

Stormwave is always happy to help you discover the best solution for your existing website or design project.

MOSS BROS HIRE
CORPORATE SPONSOR

Moss Bros Hire is the number one destination to inspire, inform and dress any man with a formal event to attend. Whether it be a society ball, graduation, a day at the races or even a wedding. Moss bros Hire can guide you through the necessary formalities and help you to raise to the social occasion.

For a big night out snappy dressing is essential and Moss Bros Hire does slick, sharp and sexy with ease, ensuring you're perfectly presented whatever the occasion. Remember when it comes to dressing for the ladies, there's no denying the panache of Highland dress and you don't have to be Scottish to wear it but it is a serious business and you do need to know which tartans you can wear! Queen Anne decreed that any Englishman could wear the Royal tartans, so now those who don't hail from north of the border are able to sport the Royal Stewart and Hunting Stewart kilts.

Save 15% off any Moss Bros Hire. Terms and Conditions apply, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Whatever you're looking for we look forward to seeing you at Moss, 14 High St, Colchester CO1 1DA 01206 576156 Savoy Taylors Guild, A3 Freeport Retail Village, Braintree CM7 8YH 01376 343 675

Engel & Völkers
CORPORATE SPONSOR

Engel & Völkers is one of the worlds leading Estate Agencies and with an impressive 320 shops internationally, they are YOUR genuine local Estate Agent around the world. Jonathan and Anna Sparkes have recently opened a local branch at 109 Crouch Street , Colchester .

Engel & Völkers gives you access to the finest properties in more than 23 countries. With exclusive local properties and holiday homes in the most beautiful resorts in the world, they offer outstanding service levels.

The high levels of service and trust in the Engel & Völkers name, encourage a healthy list of clients including high numbers of A-list celebrities and some of the worlds leading Politicians. Clients with a high net worth are given access to the Engel & Völkers “Private Office” ensuring the discreet selling and purchasing of property far from the public gaze. Recently a brokerage service has also been introduced to deal with enquiries for yachts of over 30 metres in length.

If you would like to know more about Engel & Völkers and how they can market your property to an international market as well as the local one call into their Crouch Street shop or call 01206 761399.