Want to know more about the work of the Coastal BID? A date for your diaries. Forum for SOSBA members and BID Businesses 18 June - 6pm to 7pm Sunrise in Southbourne The Business Plan sets out the 4 key areas of activity, as determined during the consultations which took...
Golden Ticket prize winners, Anne and David Kinnear enjoyed thier "once in a lifetime experience" on board thier own private yacht! They experienced the amazing scenery from the flybridge and sunbeds whilst cruising the Jurassic Coast, aboard the 45ft, high performance cruiser. They were treated to a...
Get Set for Growth is an innovative new service for all Bournemouth businesses that have decided to take a possitive step towards gorwth. For those that are thinking about it, but need a helping hand then some fully funded help is on the way. Start your...
THERE was a festival atmosphere at an Alice in Wonderland-themed event in the centre of Boscombe at the weekend. With the help of the Coastal BID, the Sovereign shopping centre played host to a three-day event, which included an Easter egg hunt, children’s workshops, a...
Staff – Your Competitive Advantage A businessman once said, "A business succeeds not because it is long established or because it is big, but because there are men and women in it who live it, sleep it, dream it, and build great future plans for it."...
New Wheels Festival leaflet hits Bournemouth for Easter As festival partners, the Coastal BID are excited to let you know that a new 12 page Wheels Festival leaflet has arrived in the Bournemouth Tourism offices! It is a guide to what’s on and where and features...
Have you claimed your Employment Allowence of up to £2000? Companies in the UK are to get up to £2,000 off their National Insurance Contributions (NIC) in an attempt to boost job creation, the chancellor has announced. Aimed at small firms, George Osborne said that "one...
Get Set for Growth, the new innovative service for Bournemouth businesses has just launched. It’s tailored for business owners with the ambition to grow and who are looking for proven support to help overcome key challenges, and build their growth capacity, skills and ability to...
The Coastal BID has agreed to fund flowers on Southbourne Grove for the summer season. In addition to the flowers being funded by local traders on the pedestals along the Grove, the BID will support the placement and upkeep of flowers on five bus stop...
THOUSANDS of beach-goers flocked to Boscombe for the opening weekend of the Coastal Activity Park. The Coastal BID sponsored fireworks display off Boscombe Pier on Saturday night heralded the end of a successful openning day. Saturday evening saw free play for all, with activities including table...
Google Business View Workshops Would you like to appear higher in Google’s search rankings for your type of business, for very little cost or effort? We’re running short, easy-to-understand workshops with Google expert and Business View Photographer, David Faulder. These will be run for BID levy...
It's not long now until Boscombe's Easter Adventure Festival, Good Friday until Easter Sunday 18th - 20th April. After the success of last year's event, the Coastal BID is once again sponsoring this free family festival, organised locally by the Clare Belmont. The BID's funding has...
There was a great turn out for the official unveiling of the Boscombe Police Box, which has been sponsored by Bournemouth Coastal BID and other local businesses. Television crews from BBC and ITV and local radio stations joined the crowds to celebrate! A police box similar...
The Coastal BID have secured a fantastic opportunity for business to become Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival Partners. The festival organisers are offering Coastal BID businesses the oppertunity to put on satellite events, which will be promoted on the Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival website. This is a...
Southbourne's Shake and Stir festival returns on the 20th to 22nd June 2014. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, particularly if you are a food or drink provider, or a local Southbourne business. For more details on getting involved contact: Heather Martyn [email protected]...
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum has been shortlisted in two categories for the coveted Museums & Heritage Awards for Excellence in 2013-2014. More than 350 venues were nominated for the top Culture Pros Pick Award. The Russell-Cotes is one of only five to be shortlisted...
Become a Bournemouth Tourism Ambassador - FREE training. The National Coastal Tourism Academy are offering FREE on line training. This is a fantastic oppertunity for you and your staff to be recognised as official Tourism Ambassadors for Bournemouth! bournemouthambassador.co.uk The module is for all tourism staff to ensure Bournemouth...
Hotel owners, don't forget there's still plenty of time to promote the Coastal BID Spring offer. Anyone staying with you for two nights or more between now and the end of April 2014 (excluding Easter) is eligible to enter the draw to win a VIP Wheels...
Free government broadband grant for businesses, available across the whole of “Bournemouth City Region” This scheme includes Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset. 1) Visit the connection vouchers website: connectionvouchers.co.uk ...
Family fun day to launch the BID sponsored Boscombe Police Box The Boscombe Police Box, which has been sponsored by Bournemouth Coastal BID and other local businesses, will be officially unveiled to the public on Tuesday 8 April 2014. To mark the exciting arrival of the police...
The Coastal BID has added its support to the campaign for inproved access at Pokesdown Station. To add your name to the online petition visit: change.org Transport Minister Stephen Hammond has agreed to visit Pokesdown Railway Station and speak to campaigners who want working lifts installed. He was...
Congratulations to The Garden's of Light on our award winning installation. Michael Grubb Studio picked up the "Special Project" award at the Lighting Design Awards 2014 in London last night. ...
£1000 rate relief for small businesses was announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, December 2013, The scheme runs for 2 years only 1 April 2014 to 31 March 2016 and applies to retail businesses, including restaurants, cafes and drinking establishments, with a rateable value up to...
Further promotion of our exciting Spring Campaign Today an eNewslettter has been sent out to over 1500 people who have previously entered CYL competitions. Thank you for entering our Golden Ticket competition last year. This Spring, Bournemouth has more on offer than ever before with over 200...
Damage caused by high winds and loss of income now included The Local Authority, have the discretion to broadened the criteria for flood damage compensation to include those businesses which have been indirectly impacted by the flooding. Damage caused by the strong winds, such as roof...
"Push to Talk" security phones are available FREE to Boscombe BID Businesses Thanks to a new partnership with the Coastal BID, Boscombe Business Watch and Boscombe Regeneration Project, a brand new security phone system is being introduced to Boscombe. Using mobile phone technology Push to Talk...
Get Involved: Boscombe Easter Adventure Good Friday until Easter Sunday 18th - 20th April After the success of last year's event, the Coastal BID is once again sponsoring this free family festival. With Easter egg hunt, live music and entertainment, face painting, vintage stalls, arts and crafts,...
Bournemouth City Sightseeing Bus - 2014 route live on website The brand new City Sightseeing Bus Route, is now live online. With support from The Coastal BID the route has been extended for 2014 to include Boscombe, Southbourne, Tuckton and Hengistbury Head. BID businesses are invited...
Helping you to gain maximum value from the Coastal BID Anna Chamberlain, our new Business Support Executive, joined us at the beginning of March. Her role is to get out of the office and meet BID businesses, to talk through with you the many different acitivities...
Workshop: Boosting your business by welcoming cyclists and walkers This summer Bournemouth Tourism and the Council’s Getting about Team are working with Visit England to promote Bournemouth as a cycle tourist destination. As part of the campaign the National Coastal Tourism Academy is running a free...
Bournemouth P1 Powerboat – Lunch for Potential Sponsors Interested in finding out more about how you can benefit from sponsoring the Bournemouth P1 Powerboat this year? Then come along to the Highcliff Marriott Hotel this Wednesday lunch time for a presentation exclusive to BID businesses. You'll...
Wanted: Utility Bill Guinea Pigs We are looking for a small number of business about to renegotiate your electricity, gas or insurance contracts. We have firms competing to become our recommended contact for helping you reduce your utility bills and want to give them some live...
BUSINESS LIAISON OFFICER VACANCY: Deadline 27 October Join the Coastal BID team in the rewarding role of Business Liaison Officer. The Bournemouth Coastal Business Improvement District is a partnership organisation, core funded and directed by coastal businesses. The company mission is to enhance the Coastal BID trading...
12 November, Cliffeside Hotel. Please make note of a change of venue for the Coastal BID 2015 AGM. This will now take place at Cliffeside Hotel, 32 East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 3AQ. Drinks from 6pm, Meeting 6.30pm – 7.30pm The meeting is open to all BID businesses and...
I am delighted to be involved as a member of the board and will strive to deliver on actions that will create a better Boscombe. From: Specsavers, Boscombe [email protected]...
Tourism is a crucial element of our local economy. I believe that the Coastal BID raises the profile of Bournemouth and helps to bring more visitors to the town which benefits all sectors of our community. [email protected]...
Appointed to the Board in May 2014. From: New River Retail (Sovereign Centre) [email protected]...
The BID is an integral part of growing business in Bournemouth. I am passionate about getting people to work together, so the BID can help create more opportunities for their business whilst building a great profile for the town. From: Hallmark Hotel [email protected]...
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