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Chamber News
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Annual business Expo attracts record numbers
Barnsley and Rotherham are well and truly open for business! That’s the message which was shared by more than 300 businesses who came together to take part in this year’s annual Chamber Means Business exhibition.
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Business Awards shortlist announced
South Yorkshire businesses and individuals will battle for honours at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards ceremony, taking place on Friday, 13th October at Magna, Rotherham. This year a record […]
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Less thank a Week to take the Quarterly Economic Survey
The fieldwork for the Sheffield City Region Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2017 is now open and will finish on 11 September. The results are used by the Sheffield […]
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Extra time for Businesses to apply for Awards
Businesses have additional time to submit their applications for the 2017 Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards. Due to the proximity of the Bank Holiday and following numerous requests, businesses and […]
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BCC: Trade mission opportunity to strengthen ties with Japan
Commenting as part of the Prime Minister’s trade delegation to Japan, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The links between British and Japanese […]
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Are you an Innovator?
Innovation is a key determinant of economic growth but how many Sheffield City Region businesses consider themselves to be innovators? The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is asking regional business […]
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Business leaders welcome new ‘landmark’ airport bus service
Stagecoach Yorkshire’s new direct bus route from Sheffield and Rotherham to Doncaster Sheffield Airport has been welcomed as a ‘landmark step’ by business leaders. The new 737 service from Sheffield […]
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Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards sign up top local radio presenter
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce has made its first summer signing after securing the support of well-known local radio personality Andy Giddings who will host the 2017 Barnsley and […]
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Businesses debate how they are tackling the skills shortage hampering Sheffield City Region growth
Business leaders discussed how they are tackling difficulties in recruiting the right candidates for their job vacancies at a breakfast event that shared the latest results of the Quarterly Economic […]
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Entrepreneur puts Marxist Capitalism under the spotlight at Chamber Means Business
For many, the principles of Adam Smith and Karl Marx may make uncomfortable bedfellows, but a successful Barnsley Entrepreneur will be sharing the secrets to his success which have been built around following Marxist-Capitalist principles at this year’s Chamber Means Business event, hosted by Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.
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Survey provides invaluable insight to address skills gap and make the region a more attractive place to work
Access to skilled labour remains a major concern for Sheffield City Region businesses according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), run by the region’s Chambers of Commerce. The results give a regular snapshot of how business is faring and are used to influence decision-makers to provide the right support structures to help boost local growth, jobs and the economy.
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Economic update on whether its business as usual for local firms
Business leaders will gather to hear how the last three months of political elections and Brexit trade negotiations have affected sales, international trade, and recruitment in the Sheffield City Region. The results of the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) will be presented at a free breakfast event along with an economic update from the Bank of England and a panel discussion on how the public and private sectors are addressing the skills gap across the region.
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