News from ISSBA
Thursday, 12 May 2011 10:29

Another Successful ISSBA Event – ISSBA AGM

ISSBA hosted its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June 8th at the Novotel in Ipswich.  As well as the formal part of the evening, attendees also enjoyed networking with buffet sponsored by ISSBA member, Remedy for Business and an interesting presentation by guest speaker, Paul Clement, Director of Ipswich Central, the body that manages the Ipswich Business Improvement District (BID).

Mr Clement spoke about the success of the UK’s 110 BIDs and what Ipswich’s BID has achieved for the town centre.  He said, “Ipswich has a bright future and we want to continue to play a key role in its development. We have a very exciting vision and delivery plan for the town centre, with radical ideas that will make Ipswich a better place to work, live, visit or run a business.” 

The evening proved to be both enjoyable and informative.  Margaret Fleming at Fleming Marvellous said:

"I have just been to the ISSBA AGM and it was the best meeting I have been to for a long time.  The meeting was informative, very well organised with an excellent guest speaker.  I have only been a member of ISSBA for 6 months and it was good to hear what goes on behind the scenes for the members and to meet the committee face to face.  I was made to feel very welcome and enjoyed the networking and the supper.  An observation made, as a new member, was that there were members missing who I would have liked to have had a chance to meet.  They missed a good night."

Thank you to all who attended, Remedy for Business for their sponsorship, Ipswich Novotel for their superb venue and facilities and to Paul Clement for his presentation.  Watch this space for details of our next event!