Info for Business

There is a host of information available to Forest of Dean business owners from the District Council website, simply click on this link:

Forest of Dean District Council Business pages

Forest of Dean Business Clubs

Being part of a group can be key to the survival and growth of your business. Creating communities or forums for respite from the current economic difficulties helps you to build a following, build credibility and of course sales, as well as addressing common problems.

The following are business clubs that the regeneration team support or are kept up to date with:

CINDERFORD BUSINESS CLUB
If you would like to get involved with the Cinderford Traders Association please contact Richard Morgan on 01594 812642 or e-mail
richard.morgan@fdean.gov.uk

NEWENT AND DISTRICT BUSINESS CLUB
The club meets every three months. Enquiries to Gareth Roberts on 01452 348163, e-mail gareth@gdrsolutions.co.uk or visit the website at: www.newentbusiness.co.uk

COLEFORD BUSINESS CLUB
Enquiries to Allan Wasley on 01594 835751 or e-mail allan@deanestateagents.co.uk

LYDNEY TRADERS ASSOCIATION (LTA)
Enquiries to Linda Beswick on 01594 842015, email linda@whitehousepress.com or Louise Parker on 07810 646663

GLOUCESTERSHIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Provides local networking and business support, lobbying and other services.
www.gloscci.org

WYE VALLEY & FOREST OF DEAN TOURISM ASSOCIATION
An organisation run by the tourism trade. For further information please contact 0845 053 1173, e-mail info@wydeantourism.co.uk or visit www.wyedeantourism.co.uk

FOREST OF DEAN FEDERATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES
www.fsb.org.uk