Sponsors

BOTTLE is a highly experienced and results driven communications agency with PR at the centre of the campaigns it implements. Formed three years ago, it is founded on an ethos of employing only highly experienced consultants and utilises a flat structure, rather than the tiered and hierarchical accounts teams used by other agencies. This unique approach has seen it grow rapidly to become one of the Thames Valley's leading marketing communications providers, and it now has three independent divisions, each employing specialist consultants dedicated to the supply of effective and high quality services. BOTTLE PR specialises in media relations and creative public relations, BOTTLE Creative focuses on printed and electronic design, and BOTTLE Events is dedicated to the provision of memorable corporate hospitality, launches and conferences.

Business Link is a simple to use business support, advice and information service nationally funded by the DTI and regionally delivered by the Regional Development Agencies. We are dedicated to helping new and existing businesses develop and grow through the provision of relevant timely and easy access to the broadest range of private, public and voluntary business support services. Of particular interest to entrepreneurs is the help available to make their business 'investment ready', with guidance on the most appropriate sources of finance. We can also offer help to access and use the wide range of DTI products for small business.

Henley Management College is one of Europe's leading business schools.

At Henley we see management at any level, from Chief Executive downwards, as a series of dilemmas. When faced with a dilemma you have to make a choice.

Our job is to develop managers and leaders to make the right choices, from inception to execution; right for themselves, right for their organisations and right for the wider communities in which they exist.

Established 60 years ago by business for business, we offer highly pragmatic and relevant programmes that are readily applied back in the working environment to make a real difference to individuals and organisations, be they in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors.

Our expertise is in the development and delivery of highly customised solutions to the management and leadership challenges of our time.

Having been the home to Perpetual plc since it was founded in 1973 by Martyn Arbib, Henley-on Thames has been central to the Invesco Perpetual story for more than 30 years.

Today, Invesco Perpetual (as it became in 2001) forms part of the global AMVESCAP Group, but retains its UK investment centre and headquarters in Henley-on-Thames and continues to be an important part of the community.

With its focus on strong long-term investment performance, Invesco Perpetual is currently one of the leading names in the UK fund management industry, managing over £34.1 billion* on behalf of customers, intermediaries and investment professionals.

* Source: Invesco Perpetual. Data represents all assets, including retail, offshore and institutional managed by Invesco Perpetual in Henley as at 31st December 2006.

Invesco Perpetual is the business name of INVESCO Fund Managers Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.

The Henley Standard has been keeping people in the area in touch with all the news since 1885, when it was first published under the title of The Henley Free Press. In 1892 it changed its name to The Henley and South Oxfordshire Standard, before shortening its name to The Henley Standard in 1956.Today each edition is read by 35,000 people and no less than 98 per cent of the households in the town receive a copy of the paper every week. It is the only newspaper dedicated entirely to the people of Henley and the surrounding districts.

The Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the top three banking groups in Europe and one of the top ten globally. It is the largest UK corporate bank, with over one third of UK corporates now choosing to bank with us. As such, we are a major stakeholder in the locality and it is in our interest to see the business community grow and prosper.

Our association with the Henley Business Awards, supporting the Business Person of the Year and Growing Business of the Year is an important strategic decision for us, demonstrating our commitment and presence in the county. As a business we positively encourage local competitiveness within the business community.

For more information please visit www.rbs.co.uk/commercial

Founded in 2002 by Chris and Vanessa Hearn. Loddon Brewery has established itself as one of the leading small independent breweries in the UK.

With 18 beer awards to date from The Society of Independent Brewers and The Campaign for Real Ale, the quality of their beer is firmly established. The most recent accolade was winning the Tesco Drink Awards and securing a national supply contract.

As previous winners of The Henley business awards on two occasions it is a logical progression that Loddon Brewery become one of this years sponsors.

Angels Den connects people seeking funding with business angels via its new and dynamic website (www.angelsden.co.uk). Angels Den is a new online venture and has a host of business angels ready to invest in new business opportunities. It is an affordable option for those seeking investment and there are no equity stakes or success fees taken.

A new concept in pet supply, The Pet Extraordinarium is the UK's first lifestyle store for animals and their owners. Initially established as an internet business, it opened its first high street store in Wallingford in May, generating quite a buzz with its unique and innovative, contemporary approach to the supply of high quality pet accessories sourced from the UK, Europe, the USA and even as far as Australia.

Redberry Digital Ltd is a digital design agency that delivers high-end web design and digital solutions. Located in Henley on Thames, we work across many business sectors. We provide expert website construction, web design services and digital development solutions to a host of high profile clients.