Norfolk Chamber is fully supporting the efforts being made to retain both Britvic and Colman’s in Norwich. The potential loss of a further 113 manufacturing jobs at Colman’s, on top of the 240 Britvic jobs could impact heavily on the local economy. Both businesses have a long history in Norwich and Colman’s is one of the last original iconic Norfolk brands remaining in Norfolk.
Colman’s ties with the Norfolk Chamber is equally historic, with Mr J.J. Colman being the first President of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce back in 1896.
Chris Sargisson, Chief Executive of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said:
“Norfolk Chamber will work in conjunction with our partners, to strongly support the calls for both Colman’s and Britvic to remain in Norwich.
In addition, we will be working in partnership with the local authorities, New Anglia LEP and other business organisations to raise the overall business profile of Norwich and Norfolk, as a great place to live, learn, and work – to attract the manufacturing jobs of the future and ensure the next great iconic brands, who will be synonymous of Norfolk thrive and remain in local.”
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