Chamber News
Doncaster Chamber Shortlisted for National Chamber of the Year Award
News & Events Doncaster Chamber has been shortlisted for a national award, in recognition of the tireless work it does for the local business community. The “Chamber of the Year” accolade will be featured as part of the Chamber Business Awards event in October. A total of 53 accredited organisations – across the UK…
Finalists Announced for this Year’s Doncaster Business Awards
News & Events The shortlist for this year’s Doncaster Business Awards has just been announced, with an assortment of impressive nominees spanning a total of 13 different categories. Taking place on Thursday, December 1, this will be the annual ceremony’s 24th iteration and will take place at the usual venue of Doncaster Racecourse. The black-tie event…
South Yorkshire Chambers to Deliver Local Skills Improvement Plan for the Region
News & Events The three Chambers of Commerce for South Yorkshire confirm funding to continue the development of a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) on behalf of the entire region. The three Chambers of Commerce for South Yorkshire confirm funding to continue the development of a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) on behalf of the…
Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP welcomed to Doncaster ahead of GBR HQ vote deadline
News & Events Partners from across Doncaster and South Yorkshire, including the Mayors of Doncaster and South Yorkshire and local MPs, have today welcomed Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP to the city as part of the national competition to be the home of Great British Railways. The Minister visited Doncaster’s rail cluster – including major…
The Third Episode of PolicyPod Is Now Available, Listen Today!
News & Events Discover what the Mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard’s top priorities are. James Marriott, podcast host, and Louisa Harrison-Walker, Executive Director at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, put forward questions based on the findings of the quarter 2 South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey. Gain real insight from the mayor himself, responding to what…
Doncaster Chamber Calls For An End To Political Sparring Over Doncaster Sheffield Airport Review
News & Events It has been three weeks since the owners of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), Peel Group, announced their intention to conduct a short-term review into the viability of aviation activity at the site. Ever since this story broke, your Chamber – along with Doncaster Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority –…
Doncaster Primary School Children Experience Nature Up Close and Discover Career Opportunities in Wildlife
News & Events Children at a local primary school had a chance to take their learning outside of the classroom last week, getting up close and personal with nature, thanks to a pair of events organised by Doncaster Chamber. The year 6 pupils, who attend Town Field Primary School, embarked on a special trip to…
iPort Rail and Woodland Group Join Doncaster Chamber
News & Events Two heavyweights in the freighting industry have joined as new members of Doncaster Chamber. Woodland Group Doncaster and iPort Rail have each signed up for Gold-tier memberships, entitling them to the highest level benefits that are available to those in the Chamber network. This decision to join has solidified both companies’ commitment…
Chamber Responds to News That Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s Future Is in Doubt
News & Events 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 created jobs, improved global connectivity and done much to…
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…