Chamber Marketing

Planning Protocol launched at Property Forum

By Chamber Marketing / 19 March 2019
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A new strategy aimed at helping the delivery of new development in Leeds has been launched at today’s Property Forum event. The Leeds Planning Protocol is joint work between Leeds…

New report on how to boost investment

By Chamber Marketing / 19 March 2019
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Legal & General have published a report on how best to boost investment in UK towns and cities, and how to unlock further…

BCC: Growth forecast downgraded

By Chamber Marketing / 18 March 2019
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today (Monday) slightly downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy, forecasting growth of just 1.2% in 2019 (down from 1.3%), which if…

BCC launches Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange

By Chamber Marketing / 15 March 2019
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today launches its flagship Chamber Business Awards at London Stock Exchange. Northcoders, last year’s winner of the ‘Business of the Year’ award has the…

Spring Statement: BCC Reaction

By Chamber Marketing / 13 March 2019
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Commenting on the Spring Statement, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The Chancellor is right to warn of the risks that a messy…

Monthly Economic Review – March 2019

By Chamber Marketing / 13 March 2019
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The latest monthly economic review from the British Chambers of Commerce (March 2019) is available to download here. The key headlines this time around are: • UK GDP growth slowed…

Bradford launches NPR Growth Strategy

By Chamber Marketing / 12 March 2019
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Bradford Council has unveiled its Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) Growth Strategy at the international property conference, MIPIM. Focussing on skills and education and unlocking growth at the Southern Gateway to…

Bradford Economic Strategy: One Year On

By Chamber Marketing / 26 February 2019
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One year on from the strategy launch, Bradford Economic Partnership will be sharing with you the strong progress made in attracting new investment, starting up new businesses, building new partnerships…

Businesses invited to school careers networking event

By Chamber Marketing / 26 February 2019
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Businesses are invited to attend the Primary Careers Conference and Networking Event, designed to help create links and showcase job opportunities in schools. The event will bring together primary school…

Marianne moves up as new BPF Chair

By Chamber Marketing / 25 February 2019
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Bradford Chamber of Commerce Property Forum has a new chair. Marianne McCallum has taken over from Allan Booth, the chair of the last two years. Marianne, Planning Director with WYG…

BCC: Trade agreement delays are disappointing

By Chamber Marketing / 22 February 2019
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Commenting on the latest update to existing trade agreements if the UK leaves the EU without a deal, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC),…

Property & Power: What’s in it for you?

By Chamber Marketing / 21 February 2019
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Business are being invited to attend an event that will hear about two ongoing initiatives that will drive forward economic growth in Bradford and West Yorkshire. Bradford Property Forum will…

Bradford celebrates 10th anniversary as City of Film

By Chamber Marketing / 20 February 2019
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Bradford is set to enjoy a year-long programme of celebratory events and activities as it enters its 10th year as a UNESCO City of Film. Driven by the city’s rich…

Volatility and price pressures weigh on exporters

By Chamber Marketing / 15 February 2019
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The percentage of both manufacturing and services exporters expecting to increase prices has risen in the past three months; traders are struggling with the value of the pound and pressure…

BCC: Government must listen to business on tariffs

By Chamber Marketing / 7 February 2019
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Commenting on reports that the Cabinet is considering options around making imports tariff-free across the board if we leave the EU next month without a deal, Adam Marshall, Director General…

The Great Northern Conference 2019 – 20% off for Chamber members

By Chamber Marketing / 5 February 2019
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The North-South divide is not closing despite encouraging economic performance in the Northern Powerhouse, new figures today reveal. Figures obtained by the Northern Powerhouse Partnership show that, while a number…

BCC comments on no deal customs announcement

By Chamber Marketing / 5 February 2019
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Ronan Quigley, Executive Director responsible for Trade at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) comments on the announcement by HMRC on Transitional Simplified Procedures for customs in the case of…

Pride, preparation and positivity – that’s Paula!

By Chamber Marketing / 1 February 2019
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Leeds Chamber President, Paula Dillon, expressed her immense pride recently at being able to lead one of the country’s best business communities. Originally from Liverpool, Paula said it was a…