Doncaster Chamber News

Chamber Responds to News That Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s Future Is in Doubt Responding to the review announced by airport owner Peel Group, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: Since opening, Doncaster Sheffield Airport has made a significant contribution to South Yorkshire. The airport has…

Doncaster Has Been Selected as a #DestinationGBR Finalist Doncaster has been shortlisted as one of 6 possible contenders for being named the new HQ of Great British Railways (GBR).  For context, this public entity will oversee rail transport across the country (from 2023 onwards), bringing an end to the industry’s current state of fragmentation. Among other…

Doncaster Businesses Need Support With Inflation and New Economic Strategy According to Survey Results Businesses in Doncaster are facing unprecedented economic pressures, according to a recent study that was carried out by the South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce. The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the nation’s largest independent review of business sentiment, with accredited chambers…

Chamber President Selects the Local Charities That Will Benefit From This Year’s Doncaster Business Awards Two local charities will each receive a share of the proceeds from this year’s Doncaster Business Awards in December. The money will be raised through generous donations on behalf of the event’s attendees, as well as via a high-value auction…

Doncaster Chamber Welcomes Job Boost From New Hybrid Air Vehicles Deal Thousands of jobs are about to be created in South Yorkshire, owing to a major deal that will see a fleet of environmentally-friendly airships built in the region. Headquartered in Bedford, Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is a leader in the field of sustainable aviation…

Nominations for Doncaster Business Awards to Open at Launch Party Next Week The 24th annual Doncaster Business Awards are taking place once again in December, with nominations formally opening this month. Organised by Doncaster Chamber, this black-tie event always proves to be one of the biggest dates in the local business community calendar. 900 people…

South Yorkshire Business Experts Discuss the Importance of Innovation in New Podcast A team of experts from the local business community recently came together to discuss their views on innovation, its benefits and the various obstacles that can hinder it. This all happened during the latest episode of the South Yorkshire Policy Pod. Developed by…

Doncaster Chamber Business Conference Outlines Ambition and Plans for City’s Future Business leaders and politicians came together yesterday to attend a forward-looking event, in which delegates explored the opportunities available to Doncaster’s economy and what can be done to ensure its continued growth. Titled “Doncaster, What’s Next?”, the business conference was organised by the city’s…

Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Doncaster Being Granted City Status After a determined campaign earlier in the year, Doncaster has officially been granted city status. This is an extremely welcome and long-awaited development, not only for the borough itself but for the wider region as well. After all, it will bring a range of economic benefits…

Doncaster Chamber Business Expert Inspires Young Entrepreneurs at UTC A business expert from Doncaster Chamber recently gave an inspiring talk and workshop session to students at the local University Technical College (UTC). Gary Brocklesby, Business Advisor, spoke to around 100 aspiring entrepreneurs about how they can fulfil their ambitions, offering guidance on things like how…