11. 'Community’ firms honoured

Businesses helping the local community in Reading have been rewarded at an event honouring the best in social enterprise in Berkshire.

12. Seminar on tough new trading laws

Law firm Shoosmiths is running a breakfast seminar to help companies avoid falling foul of new regulations clamping down on misleading trading practices.

13. ‘Technology blows me away –and there’s more to come’

It’s 25 years since the world’s biggest software company established its UK headquarters in Reading.

14. Business lunch date at Ascot

Company bosses are invited to an exclusive business lunch at the world famous Ascot Racecourse on June 11.

15. Views wanted on Dinton Park plans

Businesses can share their views on plans to upgrade Hurst’s Dinton Pastures.

Wokingham Borough Council is asking theBusinesses can share their views on plans to upgrade Hurst’s Dinton Pastures.

16. Independent salon opens in town

A new hair salon in the town centre is offering clients an extra luxurious touch when they visit.

17. Store to close as economy slows

Thirty staff at the JJB Sports store at the Forbury Retail Park are among the victims of the slowdown in the economy after being told last week that the store is to close on Sunday.

18. MP attends birthday of ‘physio-gym’

MP Theresa May helped celebrate a Twyford gym’s second birthday.

19. Web directory exposes rogue firms

Almost 12,000 companies in Reading have signed up to a new online business directory that exposes rogue tradesmen and promote good ones.

20. Hat’s the secret to getting ahead!