Chamber News
Specialist Education Provider Harrison College Becomes Latest Patron of Doncaster Chamber
Chamber News A renowned specialist education provider has just become the newest patron of Doncaster Chamber. Having carved out a distinctive niche for itself, Harrison College is the only institution of its kind in our city. Founded by experienced teaching professional Gemma Peebles in 2019, its express mission is to provide better outcomes for post-16s…
Doncaster Chamber Highlights Career Opportunities Available in City, Ahead of GCSE Results Day
Chamber News As Doncaster’s young people wait with bated breath to get their GCSE results, the local Chamber of Commerce is drawing attention to the fantastic range of opportunities that are available to them right on their doorstep. Tomorrow will mark a pivotal milestone in the lives of Year 11 students, across the country, who will…
Doncaster Chamber Celebrates City Getting the Greenlight for a Second UTC
Chamber News It has today been announced that Doncaster will be getting a second University Technical College (UTC), which aims to broaden the horizons of local young people and ensure that they have the desirable skills they need for a prosperous future. For context, UTCs are government-funded education providers that have strong links with the…
South Yorkshire Businesses Asked To Share Their Experiences of Recruitment and Staff Retention Through New People Survey
Chamber News Organisations across the region are now being asked to share their experiences of both recruitment and staff retention, in response to a questionnaire that is being conducted by the three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce. Having initially launched around this time last year, The People Survey is being run once again to gauge…
As Young People Receive Their A-Level Results, Doncaster Chamber Highlights the Need for Stronger Skills Support in the Region
Chamber News As Doncaster’s young people prepare to celebrate their A-Level results – and start readying themselves for whatever comes next – the local Chamber of Commerce is highlighting the need for greater skills support in South Yorkshire, so that future generations can more seamlessly transition into the world of work. Across the country, Year…
Doncaster Chamber Is Expanding Its Team To Create A More Optimistic, Business-Friendly Vision For The City
Chamber News Determined to create a more optimistic, business-friendly vision for our city – and to then help put that in motion – Doncaster Chamber is expanding its team with a brand new post. The organisation is currently looking for an enterprising Head of Policy and Research, who will play an instrumental role in various…
Local Businesses Attended a Special Event at Yorkshire Wildlife Park Last Night, Organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber News Reserved exclusively for the latter’s Gold-tier members, this was a chance for entrepreneurs and business leaders to network with their peers, against the backdrop of one of our region’s most acclaimed leisure attractions. Here, they were able to build up their contact lists, strengthen existing relationships, and forge lasting connections that will help…
Local Business Encouraged To Put Themselves Forward for the Doncaster Business Awards, Ahead of Entries Closing
Chamber News As the deadline for entering 2023’s Doncaster Business Awards fast approaches, the local Chamber of Commerce is urging entrepreneurs and business leaders to take this opportunity to put themselves in the spotlight. For the past 25 years, these coveted accolades have championed the very best and brightest from across our borough. With categories…
South Yorkshire Chambers Welcome Encouraging Signs That Some Financial Pressures Are Easing For Businesses, Although Challenges Do Remain
Chamber News The Cost of Living Survey results have been published today by the three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce for Doncaster, Sheffield and Barnsley & Rotherham. The questionnaire canvasses the views of business owners from across our region. Between May and June respondents were asked to share their thoughts on the ongoing Cost of…
Doncaster MP Joins Roundtable Discussion With Local Businesses, To Talk About Net Zero and Climate Sustainability
Chamber News Ed Miliband, MP for Doncaster North, recently met with businesses in his constituency, at an event that was organised by the local Chamber of Commerce. Part of an ongoing series of roundtable discussions – which routinely focus on different aspects of the economy – this open forum gave attendees an opportunity to sit…
Entries for the Doncaster Business Awards Now Open
Chamber News Nominations for this year’s Doncaster Business Awards will open later tonight at a glitzy launch party. Here, aspiring entrants will be able to learn more about the newly-refreshed category list, the submission process and the upcoming silver anniversary of the main event itself. Going strong for 25 years now, Doncaster Chamber’s Business Awards…
Doncaster Chamber Recognised For Strong Commitment to Armed Forces Community, Achieving Prestigious ERS Silver Status
Chamber News Doncaster Chamber has been recognised for its strong commitment to the armed forces community, after achieving Silver Status in a national Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). For context, the Ministry of Defence launched this ERS back in 2014, with the goal of inspiring UK employers to better support their staff who are, or have…