Gazette Business

When it comes to business in and around Basingstoke, there is only one place to turn - Gazette Business, sponsored by accountants and business advisers Tenon. Every Thursday, business editor Richard Garfield brings readers the latest local business news. He puts the spotlight on the people, companies and organisations making an impact in the local area. Gazette Business IS the business.

Talk by ex-Test cricketer caps off banking lunch 8:34am today THE most-capped English Test cricketer proved to be a big hit at a Basingstoke business event - and he took time out to give the thumbs up to this week's Hampshire v Durham cricket match at May's Bounty.

Gillian does a lovely job of reviving old furniture 11:19am Sat 23 Aug 08 OLD furniture often leaves a Viables workshop looking rather distressed - and that's just the business for Gillian Griffith.

Apprentices build good reputations at awards 2:16pm Fri 22 Aug 08 DESPITE the slowdown in the building industry, there is still some good news to be found in Basingstoke's construction sector.

Ryan and Jamie do motor group proud 11:11am Thu 21 Aug 08 TWO apprentices from a Basingstoke motoring group are celebrating after winning prestigious awards for their work.

Women in Business take masterclass in tomatoes 1:08pm Mon 18 Aug 08 BRIGHT red, fresh tomatoes added some colour to a masterchef class at Ciao Baby Cucina.

Portuguese conglomerate bags salad grower

12:07pm Sunday 17th August 2008

WATERCRESS and salad producer Vitacress has been acquired by Portuguese conglomerate RAR Group in a deal worth £50million.

Party in the park 5:04pm Sat 16 Aug 08 CHINEHAM Park certainly made waves with its summer beach party.

Disc duplicator makes a big impression at debut 11:00am Fri 15 Aug 08 THE UK debut of a professional CD/DVD disc duplicator has taken place at Oakley Hall.

Publisher tries out applicants 2:16pm Tue 12 Aug 08 AS APPRENTICE star Lee McQueen settles into his new role in Alan Sugar's empire, one Basingstoke company is carrying out its own apprentice talent search.

Bank invests in success of the INSPIRE08 awards 8:58am Mon 11 Aug 08 BACKING local businesses that are batting for Britain - that's what a major bank is doing by supporting this year's INSPIRE08 business awards.

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