Chamber News
Full Line-Up Announced for Doncaster Business Conference 2023
Chamber News The aspirations for Doncaster and its economic prospects over the coming years are set to be discussed at a major event next week, organised by the local Chamber of Commerce. Taking place on the 6th of June, the annual Doncaster, What’s Next? Business Conference has once again assembled an impressive line-up of expert…
Doncaster Chamber Launches New Quarterly Magazine
Chamber News After months of quietly working away behind the scenes, we are thrilled to finally debut the first-ever issue of our new magazine! Released on a quarterly basis, Network offers an incisive look at the Doncaster business community and the timely debates that we know are relevant to our members. From probing features and…
Help To Grow: Management Scheme Launched To Support Doncaster Businesses
Chamber News Sheffield Hallam University has launched Help to Grow: Management in Doncaster to support local businesses. Help to Grow: Management is designed for local business owners and senior leaders operating in small and medium sized businesses, and who are keen to grow their organisation. This 12-week management course is accredited by the Small Business…
Nick Fletcher MP Meets With Doncaster Businesses To Discuss the City’s Economic Challenges and Its Future
Chamber News A group of Doncaster businesses were invited to an important event last week, where they had an opportunity to speak face-to-face with one of their political representatives. Organised by the local Chamber of Commerce, this open forum was part of an ongoing series of roundtable discussions themed around the future of Doncaster’s economy.…
South Yorkshire Chambers Welcome Extension to Bus Fare Cap, After Lobbying Government
Chamber News Having previously lobbied the government for an extension, the three Chambers of Commerce for South Yorkshire welcome today’s news that the £2 cap on bus fares will be upheld until October. For context, since January single bus journeys in England have been subject to a maximum cap. Funded by the Department for Transport,…
Doncaster Chamber Welcomes Government Securing Trade Agreements with Australia and New Zealand, Encourages Local Businesses to Export
Chamber News Doncaster Chamber welcomes the news that the UK will be entering into a pair of bilateral trade agreements later this month – with both New Zealand and Australia – and is touting the associated benefits for local businesses. The government recently announced that the deals will come into effect simultaneously, at midnight on…
Doncaster Businesses Discover How They Can Provide Internships to People With Special Educational Needs at Trailblazing Event
Chamber News Doncaster businesses recently came together for a trailblazing event – jointly delivered by the local Chamber of Commerce and the Council – to explore how they can be supported in providing internships to people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Attended by the likes of St Leger Homes, Active Fusion, VolkerRail and Polypipe Building…
Doncaster MPs and Mayor Outline Their Priorities for the Future and Answer Questions From Businesses at Chamber Event
Chamber News All three Doncaster MPs, alongside the City Mayor, gathered under one roof for a stimulating panel discussion last week. Here, they debated the pressing issues of the day and fielded questions from businesses in each of their respective constituencies. Organised by the local Chamber of Commerce, this breakfast event took place at the…
Doncaster Business Awards To Begin 25th Anniversary Celebrations and Open Entries at Upcoming Launch Party
News & Events Preparations are already underway for this year’s Doncaster Business Awards, with 2023 marking a landmark anniversary for the event. Organised by the local Chamber of Commerce, this annual ceremony shines a spotlight on our borough’s most impressive firms and enterprising individuals. Year after year, it proves to be one of the glitziest…
Doncaster Businesses Invited To Join the Conversation About City’s Future at Upcoming Business Conference
News & Events Doncaster Chamber’s flagship business conference will be returning in just a couple of months. Here, South Yorkshire business leaders – alongside nationally prominent entrepreneurs, politicians, public sector leaders and other influential figures – will all gather together under one roof for an in-depth discussion about our city’s future, as well as their ambitions…
Against Tough Economic Backdrop, South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce Call on Businesses To Support Plan for Rebooting Workforce Skills
News & Events On the publication of the South Yorkshire Cost of Doing Business Survey, powered by the Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1 2023, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: Our survey illustrates the tough economic backdrop that businesses in our region faced on…
South Yorkshire Chambers Welcome News That Doncaster Council Is Intensifying The Fight to Save Doncaster Sheffield Airport
News & Events The three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce welcome the recent news from City of Doncaster Council, that they are intensifying the fight for Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) and that they are now identifying the necessary resources to support this. For context, the council published a report last week detailing their ambitions…