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The Cranbrook Business Association (CBA) has transformed into the Weald Business Association (WBA) and will develop as an organisation with teeth to really help its members. We are re-launching to represent all member businesses and organisations in postcodes TN17 and TN18. There are over 700 businesses and organisations in these locations. All of whom will gain from being part of a larger voice both in terms of sales development, business advice and networking
So why should your business or organisation join the WBA?
- There is strength in numbers. Our voices will be louder for all to hear
- Forming and maintaining a strong business association allows us to concentrate on keeping the qualities unique to our area, or make changes that will benefit everyone
- We help become a better area for business and create development projects or solve problems too
- We will attract the attention of our local government, making an impact as we grow
- You will gain access to quality networking with your fellow members
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- Being part of a dynamic business forum and a significant lobbying voice
- The WBA Website being promoted to and throughout the region
- Inclusion in the members database on the association's website
- Free advertising in the WBA local directory of members (..to be developed in the next few months)
- Discounted enhanced advertising on the website
- Free advertising for staff vacancies on website
- Members blog and announcements
- Introductory package about Cranbrook and business facilities and links
- Special deals and discounts with participating members
- Substantial discounts on website design / marketing / hosting
- Periodic social events
- Regular newsletters
- Residents newsletter about WBA activities
- Members' offers
- Formal and informal advice for new business and existing members
- Liaison with TWBC, KCC, Parish Council and Kent Constabulary ref: matters of interest or concern to members
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Urgent News: Your response is needed
The WBA is representing businesses in Cranbrook to ensure that Car Parking Fees are not introduced.
| To complete the on-line "keep parking free" petition click on this button
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How the Weald Business Association can help your business - 16th March
A presentation and a "meet the members" of the WBA will be held on Tuesday 16th March at 6pm. Denis East of DG East Parnership has kindly booked the hall at Angley School and all we need to do now is spread the word to as many businesses as we can. See Chairman's Page for details
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Government will give you £2500
There is currently an 'offer' from the government for companies taking on apprentices. They will pay £2500 cash grant for you to take on an apprentice, until end MARCH 2010. If you want to know more, please call KATO (Kent Association of Training. Organisations) who organise apprenticeships in Kent on 08458 247 247 or look them up on www.kentapprenticeships.com.
An apprenticeship now lasts for 1 year, and you do not have to pay the minimum wage - they recommend £95 per week minimum. You can do an apprenticeship in almost anything - from office work to Woodland.
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