Business News

New President of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce announced

05 December in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

At the recent Annual General Meeting, held at the new Barnsley College Business Centre, Matthew Stephens of Castlebray Services, was appointed the new President of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. A leading regional figure in property and regeneration development, Matthew Stephens has played an active...

Autumn Statement Unlikely to Boost Business Confidence

18 November in Business News

Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “The Chancellor has stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a recession, this statement will not increase business confidence. “Businesses will look at today’s announcements and welcome support with business rates, and retention of the employment allowance, though the reduction in the dividend allowance...

South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce call for more stability and pro-business ambition in government policy after ‘challenging’ Autumn Statement

18 November in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: Given the context, this was always going to be a challenging set of policy announcements for South Yorkshire’s business community, and so it...

Celebration of Business Awards shines a light on South Yorkshire’s business community

16 November in Business News, Chamber News

Representatives from South Yorkshire’s Business Community came together to celebrate the achievements of local businesses over the past twelve months at the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Celebration of Business Awards, in association with Glu Recruit. The glittering event took place at Magna on Friday 4th November...