Chamber News
Jill Wood Returns as Vice President of Doncaster Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Jill Wood as Vice President, bringing her extensive experience, passion, and leadership back to this important role. Jill is no stranger to the Chamber, having previously served as President during one of the most challenging periods in recent history. Her tenure coincided…
South Yorkshire Businesses Asked To Share Their Views On The Planning System
Chamber News Businesses across South Yorkshire are being asked to share their experiences with the local planning systems – and to articulate what they think works well and where they believe there is room for improvement – as part of a new poll that is being conducted by the region’s three Chambers of Commerce. With the ultimate goal…
Chancellor of the Exchequer Visits Doncaster For Roundtable Event Organised By The Local Chamber of Commerce
Chamber News Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, has today met with a group of Doncaster’s anchor employers, SMEs and local government representatives at a roundtable session that was convened by the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Taking place at Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Hex Connect Conference Centre, the event was an opportunity for the Chancellor to hear…
Local Business Community Celebrates Reveal of Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s New Operator
Chamber News Leaders from across the local business community are today celebrating the announcement that Munich Airport International GmbH (MAI) has been appointed as the operating partner that will soon be running Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and, in the process, working closely with the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) to ensure its successful reboot. Speaking…
South Yorkshire Chambers Respond To Chancellor’s Pledge to Support Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Chamber News Reacting to the Chancellor’s recent pledge to support the development of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), as that key asset looks to reopen by Spring 2026, the three South Yorkshire Chambers have issued a cautiously optimistic statement, whilst also emphasising the need for warm words to translate into tangible action. During a major speech…
South Yorkshire Chambers Welcome Expansion Plans For London Airports, But Emphasise That Doncaster Sheffield Airport Also Needs Government Support
Chamber News The three South Yorkshire Chambers have cautiously welcomed the recent news that government is considering expansion plans for a number of London airports, recognising the significance that these hubs have for both the UK economy and businesses on the ground. However, they are also stressing that regional assets like the soon-to-be-reopened Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) are important for…
New Survey Results Explore The Impact That Crime Is Having On Businesses In South Yorkshire
Chamber News 41% of South Yorkshire firms who have been targeted by crime have experienced financial loss as a direct result, according to the findings of a recent poll. Conducted by the region’s three chambers of commerce (covering Doncaster, Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham), the Business Crime Survey was carried out between mid-November and mid-December and…
Doncaster Chamber CEO Celebrates 10 Years at the Helm, And Looks Forward To Exciting Next Decade For City
Chamber News With 2025 marking his tenth year as Chief Executive of the local Chamber of Commerce, business leader and passionate advocate for Doncaster, Dan Fell, is reflecting on how far our city has come over the past decade, while also looking forward to all of the great things that are still on the horizon.…
Business Confidence Falls Dramatically in South Yorkshire, Following Autumn Budget
Chamber News In line with national trends, business conditions and confidence levels have weakened dramatically across South Yorkshire, ever since Government’s Autumn Budget was unveiled. This is as per the findings of the region’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey, which was carried out between the 11th of November (just over a week after the Budget) and the…
Winners of The 2024 Doncaster Business Awards Announced at Prestigious Event
Chamber News Returning for its 26th year, the Doncaster Business Awards took place last night and once again honoured the brightest stars from across our business community, making for yet another night of triumphant celebration. Organised by the local chamber of commerce, the black-tie event was attended by around 900 people; all of whom gathered together…
Doncaster Business Community Pulls Together To Donate Over 800 Christmas Gifts To Salvation Army Present Appeal
Chamber News The kind-hearted and generous nature of Doncaster’s business community was on full display last week, at a charity event convened by the local Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Handelsbanken. Taking place against the scenic backdrop of Doncaster Minster, this uplifting gathering saw companies from all over our city donating gifts to the…
Doncaster Chamber Tentatively Welcomes News That South Yorkshire Will Be Leading Inactivity Trailblazer
Chamber News Doncaster Chamber has cautiously welcomed the announcement that South Yorkshire will be receiving Government funding to pilot an initiative focussed on bringing down economic inactivity in the region, by helping local residents with health issues return to the workforce. For context, this comes on the heels of Labour’s Get Britain Working white paper,…