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8 November 2018
Chamber updates its Brexit Checklist
Latest information includes advice from HMRC
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8 November 2018
Stained glass window commemorates centenary of end of WW1
Frame Fast (UK)'s lone soldier is poignant reminder
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8 November 2018
Survey delves into CSR commitment
Fourth Quarterly Economic Survey will steer conference next spring
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8 November 2018
Kick-start the festive fun at the Chamber’s Christmas lunch
Comedian Sean Collins will add the laugh-out-loud moments
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7 November 2018
Prominent regional business figure appointed President at the Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Harris of RSM and Chair at the LLEP accepts chains of office
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7 November 2018
Up to £50k grants available to help businesses grow
Drop in session planned for Chesterfield firms
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1 November 2018
East Midlands Airport named best UK medium-sized airport
Accolade comes from the Airport Operators Association
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30 October 2018
Treasury Minister among keynote speakers for major regional conference next week
State of the Economy under scrutiny just months before Brexit
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29 October 2018
Chamber reacts to Budget
Something for everyone but we'd have liked more about showing the EU how we'll be open for business post-Brexit
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24 October 2018
HMRC publishes 'no-deal' Brexit help pack
24 documents on .gov website offer guide across many sectors
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24 October 2018
Celebrating Derby and Derbyshire
Marketing Derby host 'embassy' event in Westminster
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23 October 2018
Event specialist on tour with three of the biggest names in music
Harrier worked with Jay-Z, Beyonce and Taylor Swift
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22 October 2018
Conference attendance shows hunger for Brexit advice
Surprise as only one person said they'd looked at Chamber's Brexit Checklist
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22 October 2018
Call for final pre-Brexit Budget to include radical measures to boost business investment
Failing to address fundamentals in final pre-Brexit Budget could leave British firms foundering in the wake of leaving the EU
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22 October 2018
Region's biggest business festival about to start
119 events planned over two weeks
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22 October 2018
Business views wanted on impact of EEA workers on the UK
Round-table meetings with Migration Advisory Committee being planned
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22 October 2018
East Midlands Airport's commitment to landing jobs for local people
Karen Smart, Managing Director: “We’re committed to making the most of this fantastic facility."
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18 October 2018
Rolls-Royce welcomes Kuwait Airways engine order
National carrier has ordered eight new Airbus A330-800neo planes powered by Trent 7000 engines
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18 October 2018
Grow on Space project funding secured
£20m boost to Harborough economy over five years
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16 October 2018
Latest employment figures confirm robust regional economy
ONS data shows 11,000 net employment gain over three months
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15 October 2018
Still questions to be answered
Chamber reacts to latest technical notices for Brexit
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15 October 2018
Search has started for the year’s most enterprising women
Nominations can be submitted until 4 January
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15 October 2018
Conference to help firms make transition to a post-Brexit economy
Chamber is urging firms not to just wait for Brexit to happen
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11 October 2018
HS2 opens consultations for Phase 2 environment and impact reports
Interested parties have until 21 December to take part
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11 October 2018
Excavator digs out orders for JCB
Operators brand 220X the best JCB ever made
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11 October 2018
Wildgoose celebrates orders and growth
Contracts bring opportunities to recruit staff
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11 October 2018
Leicestershire Council seeks“full and proactive” role on HS2
Travel improvements and economic benefits of at least £40m a year expected
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11 October 2018
Work together to achieve world-class results
That was the overarching message to come out of Peak Tourism conference
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10 October 2018
Some businesses made hay while the sun shone
But QES results suggest uncertainty about longer-term prospects
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9 October 2018
New train factory could create thousands of jobs
Spanish train maker Talgo is considering Staveley as site for new plant
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9 October 2018
Law firm Knights has acquired Spearing Waite
Chamber members' union secures growth
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4 October 2018
JCB donates $250,000 worth of machines to quake disaster zone
Loadall telescopic handlers are on their way to help rescue efforts as record turnover announced
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4 October 2018
Ending late payments to small businesses
Small businesses will benefit from more timely payments under proposed new measures
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3 October 2018
Rousing rhetoric but PM lacked hard facts
Proof will come only if Government actions match her words
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3 October 2018
LLEP video urges businesses to get involved in Local Industrial Strategy
Video highlights the county's strengths and aspirations
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3 October 2018
It's time to raise our game
East Midlands Airport boss' blog says Government confidence strengthens region's case for investment parity
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2 October 2018
Skills-based immigration policy should ease employers’ concerns
But Government must work with business to make sure bureaucracy doesn't delay recruitment
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1 October 2018
Chancellor’s business-positive address to Conference could be a clue to Budget
Chamber broadly welcomes proposed investment in business
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1 October 2018
Castle Rock sees turnover and profits rise
Increasing popularity of craft beer and real ale thought to be behind success
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1 October 2018
Government support to boost skills and prosperity
Includes £2m to support a Midlands Engine study into how best to redevelop the area around Toton
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1 October 2018
Personal loss sees RDS Global show support for charity
Chamber patron backs national charity through fundraising efforts.
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29 September 2018
Boost for local business as forward-thinking firms flock to digital showcase event
Event focused on latest developments in digital technology
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28 September 2018
Masterclass in hacking offered at regional cyber security conference
We make it easy for hackers to steal our data, delegates told
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27 September 2018
PM announces ten cities shortlisted for major transport funding across England
Derby, Nottingham and Leicester shortlisted for a share of funding to design innovative public transport packages
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