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BUSINESS NEWS Fig Offices open in Swindon’s Newbridge Square Swindon town centre’s newest flexible office provider is now open for business at Newbridge Square, formerly Tri Centre 3. The building, owned by one of the UK and Europe’s fastest growing asset and property management companies, FI Real Estate Management (also owners of the town’s Brunel Shopping Centre), now houses FIREM’s new serviced office division. Marketed under the Fig Offices brand, there is over 8000 sq ft of serviced office space available across the first floor, together with kitchen facilities and a contemporary break out space. The fully furnished offices start from one person, up to the largest which houses 16 work stations. In addition, the ground floor offers a suite of glass fronted meeting rooms that are fully equipped with the latest technology, and can be booked by local businesses and clients alike. Fig offices, 3 Newbridge Square is an enviable location for businesses looking for a base in Swindon, but with easy access to other towns and cities, with Swindon’s mainline railway station just a few minutes’ walk away, as is the town centre. Garrick Hurter, UK Operations Manager at Fig said: “We’re very pleased to open Fig Offices to the local business community and have already received hugely positive comments about the space available”. “The location is known for being a hub of successful business in Swindon, especially in the building’s former life as Tri-Centre 3 (the home of Zurich), and we look forward to working with companies looking for top quality, convenient, town centre office space.” Experienced serviced office manager Neda MacDonald has been appointed as centre manager. Neda said: “I joined Fig Offices as I love their ethos and flexibility. The company motto is ‘our offices, done your way’ and we do exactly that. Your office space is your LAUNCH OF SOUTH WEST BUSINESS & COMMUNITY AWARDS Great British Expos, organisers of the South West Expos in Swindon and Bristol have launched their own business awards to give something back to the local community. The South West Business & Community Awards are sponsored by Aspen Waite, chartered accountants and business advisors. The Business Exchange (TBE) is proud to be media partner for the awards and managing editor Anita Jaynes is lined up as one of the judges. Other judges include Paul Waite, CEO of Aspen Waite, Julian Ponan, owner of Creative Nature, James Phipps, chairman of Excalibur Communications, Michelle Mills-Porter, award winning author and Richard Woods, BBC Apprentice finalist 2015. The awards will culminate with an awards dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, Swindon on Thursday January 18th 2018. The Entrepreneur’s Godmother, Alison Edgar will be compere on the night. To find out more about the awards and to nominate your business visit: www.southwestbusinessawards.co.uk Neda Macdonald, office manager Fig Offices business home and we treat it this way, allowing you to make the space your own.” “We have an open door policy and if anyone wants to have a coffee and a tour of the offices, then please call in. I’m really keen to get involved in the local community and welcome anyone that needs office space, or is involved in arranging meetings or networking events. I’m currently in the process of organising an open day launch for September 14, so please keep the date free to visit.” Nominations are now open with categories including: • • • • • • • • • Business of the Year Young Entrepreneur of the Year Female Entrepreneur of the Year Start-up of the Year SME of the Year Networker of the Year Apprentice of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award Outstanding Contribution to the Community Award • Outstanding Courage Award • Charity of the Year Have you discovered the CONFERENCING C ONFER & MEETING ING SPACES SPAC at the NSBRC 3 Excellent location 3 Flexible meeting spaces with 3 Irresistible customer service 3 Unique & inspiring venue with 3 FREE Wi-Fi (Just off Junction 16 of M4 with plenty of FREE parking) a real ‘WOW’ factor 4 NSBRC_Bus_Ex_Quarter_Page_Ad_Conferencing.indd 1 THE BUSINESS EXCHANGE 2017 latest media equipment Conferencing & Business Services Contact us: 01793 847400 (Option 4) | [email protected] 14/07/2017 14:56:51