Author: Chamber of Commerce

Meet the Buyer event helps lay foundations for growth

16 March in Business News, Chamber News

Representatives from more than 200 businesses came together at Barnsley Metrodome to learn more about the wealth of opportunities available to connect and collaborate with businesses in the construction sector. Sponsored by Equans, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Construction Expo provided opportunities for local businesses to find...

Sheffield Universities launch Innovation Network to boost South Yorkshire’s growth

16 March in Member News

●  The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University have launched the Innovation Network South Yorkshire, welcoming academics, thought leaders, organisations and businesses from across the region to meet and discuss ideas for economic growth and productivity ●  Formerly the Managing Directors’ Club, the newly launched...

BCC BUDGET REACTION: Measures unlikely to shift dial on business investment

16 March in Business News

Giving her full reaction to today’s spring budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs blighting our economy. It is especially good to see the help on childcare and for over 50s workers. “The...

South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce Respond to Spring Budget Announcement

16 March in Business News, Chamber News

Giving their reaction to the March 2023 Budget statement, the CEOs of South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement:  There’s a lot to digest from today’s Budget statement, and it will take time to fully absorb the detail. Many South Yorkshire businesses will...

Spring Budget must help alleviate pressure on concerningly tight labour market

14 March in Business News

Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s ONS figures provide further evidence of historic tightness in the labour market. Despite a slight fall, there are still over 1.12 million vacancies across the UK. This confirms...