Archive for July 2021
New faces join business group
New recruits have joined one of Bradford Chamber of Commerce’s key policy-making bodies. Six new faces have been added to the business organisation’s Leadership Group, which helps to develop policy positions on issues affecting its members. The group also receives regular information on the state of the economy (including on Brexit and Covid-19) and is…
Read MoreIs your business affected by the ‘pingdemic’? Let us know
Chamber members are being asked to let the Policy Team know if they are adversely affected by the current Covid-related ‘pingdemic’ that is forcing high numbers of people to self-isolate. If your business has more staff than usual isolating, and you are struggling to meet operational demands, then please inform us via policyrepresentation@wnychamber.co.uk or 07827 318681 /…
Read MoreNew President for Bradford Chamber of Commerce
Bradford Chamber of Commerce has a new President following its annual elections on 20 July. Victoria Wainwright takes over from Suzanne Watson, who has held the post for the last two years. Victoria, Managing Director of Naylor Wintersgill Chartered Accountants, will now lead and represent the organisation at a non-executive level after being voted in…
Read MoreLeaders urge caution as district opens up
Health, police, council and other district leaders have joined forces to urge residents to remain vigilant and cautious as COVID-19 restrictions ease from Monday 19 July. COVID-19 has not gone away and case numbers are still high and rising rapidly. This is having an impact on a number of service, in particular across the NHS…
Read MoreYork and North Yorkshire local government review
I am thrilled to be taking over as president of the York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and representing this region’s business community as we look towards economic recovery. Covid has impacted our region in ways which would have been unimaginable when my predecessor Andrew Digwood took over the presidency in 2019 and I…
Read MoreLeeds Leadership Group Appointees
Following the Leeds Annual General Meeting, on behalf of everyone at the Chamber we’d like to send our congratulations to our newly elected and re-elected Leadership Group members: Becky Hewitt of Leeds Building Society David Maddison of Trinity Leeds Ric Kelly of BCN Rob Valentine of Bruntwood We also saw the appointments of co-opted members…
Read MoreYork and North Yorkshire Leadership Group Appointees
Following the YNY Annual General Meeting, on behalf of everyone at the Chamber we’d like to send our congratulations to our newly elected and re-elected Leadership Group members: Kerry Hope of Castle Employment Steve Smith of HSBC James Brennan of York Racecourse Mark Granger of Pavers We also saw the appointments of co-opted members from…
Read MoreLeeds Chamber elects new President
Mike Briffet will succeed Amanda Beresford as the 78 th president of Leeds Chamber of Commerce as the organisation celebrates 170 years supporting and representing the region’s business community. Mike was recently appointed Project Director at Clarion Housing Group, the UK’s largest provider of affordable housing, having previously led the refurbishment and relocation of Leeds…
Read MoreQuarterly Recruitment Outlook – 70% Face Difficulty Finding Staff
The British Chambers of Commerce today released the results of its Quarterly Recruitment Outlook survey for Q2 2021, with responses drawn from over 5,700 firms. The new figures show a surge in the proportion of firms expecting to grow their workforce in the next 3 months, as well as a notable rise from the previous quarter in the proportion who attempted to recruit. However, the data also shows the proportion of…
Read MoreYork & North Yorkshire Chamber announces new President
Laurence Beardmore, Director of York Emporium, the York based Coffee Roasters & Tea Specialists, has been elected as the incoming president of the York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. Laurence will succeed Andrew Digwood, Partner at law firm Rollits LLP who has held the post for the last two years. Speaking on his election…
Read MoreHS2 is ‘fundamentally misunderstood’
HS2 is ‘fundamentally misunderstood’, say UK’s largest Chambers of Commerce as they urge Prime Minister to confirm full project delivery HS2 is about “much more than a new railway” and should be viewed as a catalyst for levelling up, according to chief executives at the four largest Chambers of Commerce along the route – as…
Read MorePent up demand delivers early promise as region emerges from lockdown
Signs of an early recovery were plentiful in the latest edition of the regional Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey. The survey of businesses, which was conducted as the nation began a gradual release from restrictions, found signs of cautious optimism returning across most sectors. Firms reported a surge in domestic sales activities as pent-up…
Read MoreQuestions remain as government sets out plans for reopening
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s statement today, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a much-needed step on the road to normality and we welcome the Prime Minister setting out the direction of travel in advance of reopening. “But businesses in England still do not have the full picture they desperately need to plan for unlocking. “Much remains in the balance, firms do not yet know the future of self-isolation rules, if…
Read MoreNew funded Peer Network programme available
Peer Networks is a fully-funded, national peer-to-peer networking programme for SME leaders that want to grow and develop their organisation for future success. By working with like-minded business leaders, for only a few hours a month, you can collaboratively solve your business issues, build a trusted network, improve your long-term personal and business performance and access 1:1 mentoring,…
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