Chamber News
Doncaster Has Been Selected as a #DestinationGBR Finalist
News & Events 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 things, it will be within…
Doncaster Businesses Need Support With Inflation and New Economic Strategy According to Survey Results
News & Events 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 all over the country getting their members to fill it in.…
Chamber President Selects the Local Charities That Will Benefit From This Year’s Doncaster Business Awards
News & Events 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 that will be taking place during the black-tie evening itself. The People…
Doncaster Chamber Welcomes Job Boost From New Hybrid Air Vehicles Deal
News & Events 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 technologies, with a manufacturing cluster based in South…
Nominations for Doncaster Business Awards to Open at Launch Party Next Week
News & Events 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 attend each and every year, to celebrate the impressive…
South Yorkshire Business Experts Discuss the Importance of Innovation in New Podcast
News & Events 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 the three regional Chambers of Commerce (those being Doncaster,…
Doncaster Chamber Business Conference Outlines Ambition and Plans for City’s Future
News & Events 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 and took place at the…
Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Doncaster Being Granted City Status
News & Events 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 into South Yorkshire and will also…
Doncaster Chamber Business Expert Inspires Young Entrepreneurs at UTC
News & Events 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 to get a firm off the…
Salvage and Motor Recycling Company Becomes Latest Patrons of Doncaster Chamber
News & Events SYNETIQ Ltd., a forward-thinking salvage company, has become Doncaster Chamber’s newest patron member. SYNETIQ is dedicated to doing the right thing by the environment, conducting its automotive salvage, dismantling and recycling business in a way that is more environmentally friendly and does not cost the Earth. The business works with clients, including…
South Yorkshire Mayoral Candidates Face Voters in Doncaster Hustings Event
News & Events With South Yorkshire about to elect its new metro mayor, the candidates running for this position gathered together at a hustings event in Doncaster. Here, they each discussed their priorities for the role and answered questions that were posed to them by residents. Upon being elected, the South Yorkshire Metro Mayor will…
Doncaster Engineering Firm Wins Prestigious National Award
News & Events Doncaster-based firm, Tickhill Engineering trading as Haith, has been presented with a national award, in recognition of how it developed a cutting-edge machine that’s now used in food processing lines across the globe. This is the second time that the engineering company -a market leader that manufactures equipment for the handling of…