Chamber News
South Yorkshire Firms Asked To Share Their Experiences With Business Crime Through A New Survey
Chamber News Organisations across South Yorkshire are being asked to share their experiences with business crime, via a new poll conducted by the three regional chambers of commerce. Open from now until Monday the 9th of December, the Business Crime Survey aims to find out how often local firms are targeted by things like shoplifting,…
South Yorkshire Chambers React To News That Doncaster Sheffield Airport Operator Has Been Appointed
Chamber News Reacting to the news that an operator has been appointed to take over Doncaster Sheffield Airport – and, in the process, oversee the eventual reopening of that site – the three South Yorkshire Chambers are applauding everybody involved in getting this landmark deal over the line. For context, yesterday saw the crossing of…
Doncaster Chamber Welcomes Positive Steps in Autumn Budget, but Warns There Are Some Bitter Pills To Swallow for Businesses
Chamber News Reacting to yesterday’s Autumn Budget, Doncaster Chamber has tentatively welcomed the Government’s prioritisation of stability and its commitment to laying solid foundations for future growth. That said, alarm bells will be ringing within business communities based on the anticipated rise in employer National Insurance contributions which, in conjunction with the recent hike in the…
Ahead of the Autumn Budget, Business Confidence In South Yorkshire Is On The Up But Investment Intentions Remain Stubbornly Low
Chamber News Although business conditions in South Yorkshire are broadly moving in the right direction, with marginal improvements occurring in a number of key areas, there remains a prevailing sense of flatness that is still holding our economy back. This is as per the sobering findings of the region’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). For…
Half of South Yorkshire Businesses Face Disruption Due to Lack of Access to Finance, According To New Survey Results
Chamber News Roughly half of South Yorkshire businesses have faced some form of disruption over the last five years – or have otherwise had their ambitions curtailed – as a result of not being able to access the financial support they need. This is according to the findings of a recent poll on the subject…
Bank of England Governor Meets with Doncaster Business Leaders
Chamber News The Bank of England’s top decision-maker met with Doncaster business leaders earlier today, so that he could hear directly from those on the ground level about the various economic challenges and opportunities they are facing here in South Yorkshire. Addressing a crowd of over 100 delegates – including our city’s most-promising entrepreneurs, SME…
Doncaster Chamber Celebrates News That Network Rail Is Set To Take Over Former NCATI Building
Chamber News In light of yesterday’s announcement that Network Rail will be the new tenants of what used to be the National College For Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI), Doncaster Chamber is celebrating the latest in a recent string of positive developments for our region. For context, it has just been revealed, by City of…
South Yorkshire Business Community Writes to Aviation Minister, Calling for Urgent Resolution to Doncaster Sheffield Airport Airspace Issue
Chamber News Representatives of South Yorkshire’s business community have today written to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aviation, Maritime and Security, Mike Kane MP, calling for his help in getting the airspace above Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) reinstated. This is not the first time that the advocacy group has tried to enlist Westminster’s support…
Doncaster Business Community Enjoys Luxury and Excitement at St Leger Ladies Day
Chamber News On the back of another prestigious and well-attended event, Doncaster Chamber is commending those in the local business community who help make the St Leger Ladies Day such a resounding success year after year. Having debuted back in 1776, the St Leger has been going strong now for 248 years, making it the…
Shortlist Announced For 2024 Doncaster Business Awards
Chamber News The shortlist for the 26th annual Doncaster Business Awards has officially been unveiled today, with an impressive line-up of finalists spanning 16 diverse categories. A prestigious night of glitz and glamour, the black tie event (which is organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and will next be taking place on Thursday the 12th…
New Report Celebrates a Year of Progress and Major Changes in the South Yorkshire Skills System
Chamber News Significant headway has been made over the past year when it comes to tackling South Yorkshire’s pressing skills challenges, according to a new, detailed report on the subject. Taking stock of the most notable developments from the past twelve months, the South Yorkshire LSIP Progress Report assesses how far our region has come…
Bank of England Governor to Address Doncaster Businesses at Exclusive Chamber Event: A Dialogue on Monetary Stability and Local Economic Growth
Chamber News Bank of England Governor to Address Doncaster Businesses at Exclusive Chamber Event: A Dialogue on Monetary Stability and Local Economic Growth Selected Doncaster businesses will soon enjoy an audience with the Bank of England’s most senior leader and decision-maker, at an event organised by the local Chamber of Commerce. Andrew Bailey, Governor…