Small businesses are key part of local economy

As part of Small Business Saturday, Damian visited a number of local enterprises across East Hampshire, and thanked them for taking time out to talk with him about trading, innovation, and the importance of small business to our local economy and community.

He visited the Wheatsheaf in Alton, the Nosh Cafe Bar in Medstead, the Four Marks Martial Arts Academy, Rightbike UK in Steep and Juniper Sustainable Goods in Petersfield.

 

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