I VERY much enjoyed reading the write-up in the Advertiser (1 December) describing the presentations at the Inspire17 Business Awards.

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ners, who included Tommy Gentleman, Young Business Person of the Year; SB Joinery from Stockbridge, Employer of the Year and Business of the Year; BeWiser’s, Ashley Mutambarade for Apprentice of the Year and ViewPoint Solutions for Innovation Excellence.

Test Valley Borough Council not only provides direct support through our business incentive grants but also to independent retailers who take out a lease on vacant shop units in our town centres. The experienced economic development team offers advice and signposting to all local businesses and are always keen to hear from start-up as well as receiving news about local businesses successes.

Cllr David Drew, Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Tourism, TVBC.