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3 December 2021

Metalfacture named Leicestershire Business of the Year at East Midlands Chamber Business Awards

2 December 2021

Huge opportunity for East Midlands to develop new supply chains in low-carbon economy, Midlands Energy Summit hears

30 November 2021

Midlands manufacturers join forces to inspire national manufacturing revolution

19 November 2021

JG Pears named Nottinghamshire Business of the Year at East Midlands Chamber Business Awards

18 November 2021

HS2 Eastern Leg decision represents a ‘job half done’ for East Midlands and undermines levelling up agenda, says Chamber

17 November 2021

East Midlands unemployment rate lowest since start of pandemic – but Chamber issues inflation and skills warning

16 November 2021

Five outcomes from COP26 that will affect East Midlands businesses

12 November 2021

Derbyshire Business Awards 2021: Winners announced at East Midlands Chamber gala celebration

11 November 2021

Momentum being lost in economic recovery by supply chain issues and skills shortages, says East Midlands Chamber

10 November 2021

COP26 week 2 blog: Transport Day and role of innovation in combatting climate change

8 November 2021

COP26 week 2 preview: East Midlands Chamber blog

5 November 2021

East Midlands Chamber to help create jobs, support digital adoption and accelerate low-carbon transition after securing £5m from Community Renewal Fund

4 November 2021

COP26 East Midlands Chamber blog days 1-3: What's been announced so far?

3 November 2021

COP26 plans to make big businesses decarbonise will put UK plc at ‘leading edge’ of world – but supply chains need support, says East Midlands Chamber

2 November 2021

Peer Networks programme gives SME leaders a ‘back-pocket board’ to take businesses forward

1 November 2021

Number of East Midlands businesses embracing sustainability agenda is growing, says Chamber as COP26 gets underway

1 November 2021

COP26 begins in Glasgow: East Midlands Chamber blog

29 October 2021

Premier Hearing announced finalist at the Lloyds Bank Business Excellence Awards 2021

27 October 2021

A steady Autumn Budget ‘won’t excite or fright businesses’, says East Midlands Chamber

26 October 2021

Autumn Budget must not deter business investment with economic recovery ‘in the balance’, says East Midlands Chamber

16 October 2021

Helping businesses manage their cashflow

13 October 2021

It's time to level up transport funding in the East Midlands, says TfEM

12 October 2021

East Midlands unemployment rate drops – but acute skills shortage is hampering recovery, says Chamber

11 October 2021

Enterprising Women Awards 2021: Winners announced at East Midlands Chamber gala dinner

8 October 2021

RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge explained: The role of architecture in path to net zero

7 October 2021

It’s time to move from rhetoric to action if businesses are to invest, says East Midlands Chamber after Boris Johnson speech

5 October 2021

Kickstart Scheme extension will provide a big boost for young people looking for jobs, says East Midlands Chamber

30 September 2021

Mixed picture for East Midlands economy as growth continues amid skills and supply chain concerns

29 September 2021

University of Derby and East Midlands Chamber pledge support for the UN Race to Zero

28 September 2021

East Midlands Chamber and emh group team up to celebrate Black History Month

27 September 2021

Government has ignored warning signs over HGV driver shortage for too long amid fuel supply crisis, says East Midlands Chamber

24 September 2021

Annual Dinner returns to raise funds for East Midlands Chamber president's charities

24 September 2021

East Midlands Chamber-run Business Crime Reduction Partnership launches in Derby

24 September 2021

Flexible working regulation plans are a ‘symbolic, not systemic’ response to changing working habits, says East Midlands Chamber

22 September 2021

Derbyshire Festival of Business launched at University of Derby

20 September 2021

East Midlands Chamber moves into Derby city centre office as part of new agile working policy

17 September 2021

Another step forward for international travel will be a major boost for region’s economy, says East Midlands Chamber

15 September 2021

East Midlands Chamber celebrates helping 1,000 young people find job placements via Kickstart Scheme

14 September 2021

Businesses will have mixed feelings about Covid-19 winter plan, says East Midlands Chamber

14 September 2021

East Midlands unemployment rate below UK average for second successive month – but hiring crisis will hinder recovery, says Chamber

10 September 2021

Economic growth continues but ‘pingdemic’ put the brakes on in July, says East Midlands Chamber

10 September 2021

East Midlands freeport very exciting for region and builds on logistics strengths, says Chamber

10 September 2021

Future Life Wealth Management’s MD talks exclusively to BCC’s new Director General

7 September 2021

Health and social care levy will blunt jobs growth at critical moment, says East Midlands Chamber

3 September 2021

Digital Upscaler Technology Forum dates announced

3 September 2021

Expression of Interest Notice RFQ for Security Services EMCSS21

3 September 2021

Aquabox launches appeal to get aid to Haiti

26 August 2021

UK Government has made important changes to the deadline for new UKCA product safety mark

24 August 2021

New film about historic marching band community born in Derby needs East Midlands business support

24 August 2021

Invitation to tender - D2N2 Peer Network facilitation and one-to-one support services

23 August 2021

Time has come for Government to be clear on future of HS2 East, says East Midlands Chamber

18 August 2021

Covid-19 encourages nine in 10 East Midlands businesses to innovate – but more skills and support needed, finds Chamber and RSM study

17 August 2021

East Midlands jobs market bounces back strongly as key industries for region reopen – but skills issues persist, says Chamber

16 August 2021

End of self-isolation rules for double-vaccinated people will finally give businesses much-needed certainty, says East Midlands Chamber

12 August 2021

Economy finally moving in the right direction again, says East Midlands Chamber – but skills warning must be heeded

12 August 2021

Chesterfield Escape Rooms helps unemployed young people get on career ladder with Kickstart scheme

10 August 2021

Invitation to Tender - Telecommunications and Connectivity

9 August 2021

Businesses can play key role in climate action while reaping commercial rewards, says East Midlands Chamber

6 August 2021

Invitation to Tender - Chamber Website Redevelopment Partner

6 August 2021

Talk Staff on the acquisition hunt as part of proactive push for growth

6 August 2021

Bridgeway staff fund a defibrillator for local community

6 August 2021

The Big Notts Survey

5 August 2021

Fundamental reform of international travel system needed to salvage summer, says East Midlands Chamber

28 July 2021

HTC Associates welcomes change and development

27 July 2021

New interim chief executive appointed by D2N2 LEP

23 July 2021

More businesses than narrow set of critical industries should be made exempt from self-isolation rules as ‘pingdemic’ causes huge disruption, says East Midlands Chamber

23 July 2021

Chance encounter forms collaboration between Chamber members

22 July 2021

Shortlist revealed for 2021 Love Chesterfield Awards

19 July 2021

Reopening of economy is a key milestone for businesses, says East Midlands Chamber – but Prime Minister must stick to ‘irreversible’ promise

16 July 2021

Winners announced at East Midlands Chamber’s inaugural Generation Next Awards

16 July 2021

Business guidance for 19 July: East Midlands Chamber issues advice on face coverings and hybrid working

15 July 2021

East Midlands Chamber to bring employers and further education providers closer together in new post-Covid skills plan

15 July 2021

Skills shortages behind slight rise in unemployment in East Midlands, says Chamber

9 July 2021

Talk Staff back in Nottingham thanks to new partnership

9 July 2021

Mocha Marketing is sold in a management buyout

6 July 2021

HS2 is ‘fundamentally misunderstood’, say UK’s largest Chambers of Commerce as they urge Prime Minister to confirm full project delivery

6 July 2021

Focus feature: How East Midlands sports clubs are bouncing back after Covid-19 disruption

5 July 2021

End of social distancing and capacity restrictions will be a ‘huge boost for businesses’, says East Midlands Chamber – but open border required for full recovery

5 July 2021

Big interview: Leicester Tigers CEO Andrea Pinchen

2 July 2021

Focus feature: The future of the East Midlands logistics industry

2 July 2021

Vaillant announces £3m investment to expand Belper site

2 July 2021

Project D co-founder shortlisted for Baker of the Year

2 July 2021

Founder of Leicester marketing agency makes shortlist for Great British Entrepreneur Awards

1 July 2021

East Midlands Top 500 Companies Index 2021: See who topped the list

1 July 2021

New Manufacturing Advisory Panel to support manufacturing industry in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

30 June 2021

East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2021 finalists revealed

29 June 2021

East Midlands economy bounces back strongly, Chamber's latest Quarterly Economic Survey finds

29 June 2021

Kickstart scheme underutilised by businesses, says accountancy firm

29 June 2021

Loughborough College teams up with East Midlands Chamber to address skills gap

28 June 2021

The A to Z of cyber security

24 June 2021

Unlocking of international travel must go further, faster, says East Midlands Chamber

24 June 2021

Chesterfield Digital High Street project helps small businesses to join the online revolution

22 June 2021

East Midlands Institute of Technology could lead the UK’s digital and green revolution

21 June 2021

Helping businesses manage their cashflow as they start to reopen

Cash is king – how businesses can take control of their outgoings

17 June 2021

Chesterfield businesses can now access free membership of crime-fighting partnership run by East Midlands Chamber and Derbyshire PCC

17 June 2021

Derby Property Summit returns to showcase £1.2bn of city projects

17 June 2021

Penny Price Aromatherapy launches new vegan skincare range for men

17 June 2021

Cawarden strengthens board with three promotions

15 June 2021

East Midlands unemployment rate continues to fall as economy gradually reopens – but furlough scheme must be extended, says Chamber

15 June 2021

Big interview: Peter Bardens, VP of UK hubs at DHL Express

14 June 2021

Delay to end of Covid-19 restrictions must be met with continued support for businesses, says East Midlands Chamber

10 June 2021

Surescreen Diagnostics to create 1,000 jobs at new world-class factory in Nottinghamshire

9 June 2021

Innovation Week 2021 aims to inspire

This year’s Leicestershire Innovation Week has one goal in mind: to inspire businesses of every size and sector to embrace innovation.

7 June 2021

Enhancing communities at heart of emh group’s strategic partnership with East Midlands Chamber

3 June 2021

Kickstart scheme case studies: Meet the East Midlands businesses giving young people a chance in employment

3 June 2021

East Midlands Chamber helps create jobs for 400 young people in the region via Kickstart scheme

2 June 2021

Amazon creates £2.5m apprenticeship fund to help small businesses across England upskill their workforces

28 May 2021

#EMComingTogether: New CSR research shows two-thirds of businesses active in their local communities as economy seeks to ‘grow back better’

28 May 2021

The East Midlands: Where good business makes good sense

27 May 2021

New MD for East Midlands development corporation – which aims to shift dial of regional growth

27 May 2021

Employers can claim £1000 for every T Level student

27 May 2021

Hardy Signs becomes East Midlands Chamber patron

21 May 2021

Finalists confirmed for East Midlands Chamber’s inaugural Generation Next Awards

21 May 2021

East Midlands Chamber named one of best places to work in the Midlands

21 May 2021

East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women Awards 2021 finalists revealed

21 May 2021

Host a Leicester Business Festival 2021 event to help boost the local economy

20 May 2021

Rail reform must make travel ‘easier, cheaper and more reliable’, says East Midlands Chamber

20 May 2021

Metric Connect moves to Harborough Innovation Centre as it welcomes a rebrand

20 May 2021

Purpose Media lands contract win

19 May 2021

Digital Ethos doubles staff size in six months

18 May 2021

East Midlands unemployment rate is falling at joint-fastest level in UK regions: Chamber reaction

17 May 2021

Reopening of indoor bars and restaurants is a ‘crucial milestone’ in economic recovery, says East Midlands Chamber

14 May 2021

Amazon to open fifth East Midlands fulfilment centre and partner with Chamber network to identify skills needs in major training programme

14 May 2021

Company merger and product diversification helps Mercia Image achieve increased sales

13 May 2021

Derby artist commissioned for Horse Trust anniversary

12 May 2021

Economic recovery on track despite GDP shrinking by 1.5% in Q1 2021, says East Midlands Chamber

10 May 2021

Stage 3 of roadmap to recovery confirmation welcomed by East Midlands Chamber as it urges Government to keep on track for next step

10 May 2021

Mental Health Awareness Week 2021: Call for East Midlands employers to support mental health of staff returning to work

10 May 2021

Focus feature: How will hospitality and tourism bounce back?

7 May 2021

East Midlands Chamber welcomes opening of borders – but warns people need assurance from Government when travelling abroad

7 May 2021

Big interview: Atul Lakhani, CEO of Sanjay Foods

6 May 2021

Nowcomm partners with M-Sport for an exclusive online behind the scenes event

4 May 2021

University of Derby announces vision for ‘iconic’ city centre business school

4 May 2021

Meet the 11 young business leaders of the East Midlands who will champion Generation Next – the new Chamber network for their peers

4 May 2021

East Midlands Chamber and Business 2 Business join forces to connect jobseekers with employers in Leicestershire

30 April 2021

Shorts appoints business development senior manager

30 April 2021

Virus restrictions again force organisers to cancel town's popular classic car show

30 April 2021

Ryley Wealth Management welcomes five new team members

29 April 2021

How East Midlands businesses can support India during Covid-19 crisis

29 April 2021

Leicester agency picks up award for NHS campaign

29 April 2021

East Midlands Chamber congratulates region’s winners of Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

28 April 2021

East Midlands Chamber-backed Our Future Derby scheme helps disadvantaged pupils to dream big

27 April 2021

More than half of businesses are without cyber security insurance as threat levels increase, RSM research shows

27 April 2021

East Midlands Chamber teams up with Help the Homeless Leicester to back Sox & Box campaign

23 April 2021

Gary Moorhouse promoted to Genus Director at Shorts

22 April 2021

Earth Day 2021: East Midlands Chamber explains why sustainability should be top of the agenda for businesses

20 April 2021

ONS labour market statistics show positive trajectory, says East Midlands Chamber – but it warns Government against complacency

19 April 2021

European Super League would limit financial rewards for East Midlands football clubs and their communities, says Chamber

16 April 2021

Trio of new appointments at Bhayani Law

16 April 2021

Communications firm raises over £1000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association

16 April 2021

Liniar leads the way with Investors in Community partnership

13 April 2021

GDP stats February 2021: National picture of modest recovery belies strong East Midlands performance as economy reopening continues, says Chamber

12 April 2021

Confidence returns for businesses as stage two of lockdown reopening roadmap begins, East Midlands Chamber QES data finds

9 April 2021

East Midlands Chamber chief executive pays tribute to Prince Philip

9 April 2021

Exploring the business case for offering mental health support

9 April 2021

How businesses can help employees with their mental health

8 April 2021

What does levelling up mean? Analysing the opportunities for the East Midlands

8 April 2021

Businesses giving back: Eight company leaders on what CSR and ESG means to them

8 April 2021

Derby accountancy firm predicting positive outcome for UK businesses post-pandemic – if they can continue to show diversity

6 April 2021

Reopening of pubs, restaurants and personal care businesses marks a ‘positive step’ but comes with warning, says East Midlands Chamber

1 April 2021

DNS take on the 2500k challenge as part of #ActiveApril

30 March 2021

Invitation to Tender for Cleaning Services

26 March 2021

Online business community celebrates first anniversary

26 March 2021

Another apprentice for Purpose Media

26 March 2021

Derbyshire legal experts join forces to launch “truly” client-focused law firm

26 March 2021

Healthy Stuff invests in new lab

25 March 2021

Generation Next Awards 2021: East Midlands Chamber launches new awards to celebrate region’s young professionals and entrepreneurs

24 March 2021

New vision for future of East Midlands economy post-Covid is revealed

24 March 2021

East Midlands Chamber is among first in region to sign up to WELL Health-Safety Rating seal for safe return to office

24 March 2021

Member Focus: My HR Hub

24 March 2021

Exploiting technology for customer engagement in a new retail world

23 March 2021

National Day of Reflection: Lockdown anniversary offers an opportunity to look back – but also ahead to future, says Chamber

19 March 2021

Business demand for office space increases ahead of lockdown easing, as Mansfield Innovation Centre welcomes four new customers

18 March 2021

Chesterfield businesses offered free membership of crime-fighting partnership run by East Midlands Chamber

12 March 2021

Signs of growing business confidence despite another fall in GDP, says Chamber – as EU traders continue to face issues

12 March 2021

Document Network Services celebrates 25 years in business

12 March 2021

Western Union head of partnerships Christina Wadlow reflects on her career to mark International Women's Day

12 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Elizabeth Hardwick-Smith

12 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Allison Kemp MBE

11 March 2021

Positive news for fashion and textile manufacturers in Leicestershire

11 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Madeline Cheah

11 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Sarah Walker-Smith

10 March 2021

Niche Magazine parent company Cross Productions joins East Midlands Chamber as patron

10 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Emma Roderick

10 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Jillian Thomas

9 March 2021

Covid-19 and Brexit to trigger real estate ‘return on investment’ shift in East Midlands

9 March 2021

Leicestershire businesses can now access university support for the journey to net zero

9 March 2021

BCC announces Shevaun Haviland as new director-general

9 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Lindsey Williams

9 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Mehmooda Duke MBE DL

8 March 2021

Chamber president Eileen Richards MBE on women, boards and the future of leadership

8 March 2021

Chamber urges firms to apply for remaining coronavirus business grants – as some councils report funding surplus

8 March 2021

Begbies Traynor signs up as East Midlands Chamber’s business rescue and insolvency partner

8 March 2021

£2m Green Entrepreneurs Fund in Derbyshire to be launched at East Midlands Chamber-run event

8 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Glynis Wright MBE

8 March 2021

East Midlands enterprising women: Jean Mountain

5 March 2021

Meet Andrea Gray, the MD of PPL PRS who's breaking the mould

4 March 2021

Former Reach editor-in-chief joins Purpose Media as non exec

3 March 2021

Budget 2021: East Midlands Chamber welcomes ‘shot-in-the-arm’ budget for businesses

3 March 2021

East Midlands Airport freeport will drive jobs and investment in region, says Chamber

2 March 2021

BrightER Futures opens doors for DMU graduates in Leicester

1 March 2021

East Midlands Chamber Business Awards are back – with a new category celebrating ground-breaking collaborations

1 March 2021

Budget 2021: Don’t let businesses fall at the final hurdle, says East Midlands Chamber

26 February 2021

Blueprint Interiors invests in new look for WorkLife Central

26 February 2021

Hope Health and Dudes & Dogs launches partnership to support workplace mental health awareness

26 February 2021

Derby families raise funds for Safe and Sound

23 February 2021

East Midlands unemployment statistics show how region has been disproportionately impacted by lockdown restrictions, says Chamber

22 February 2021

No return to tiered restrictions welcomed by East Midlands Chamber as Prime Minister unveils roadmap to end of lockdown

22 February 2021

East Midlands Chamber and DMU team up in landmark digital partnership to support businesses

19 February 2021

NT Voice & Data Solutions announces rebrand

19 February 2021

Ketchup Marketing welcomes new head of search

19 February 2021

Cyber Week: SMEs can learn about practical online security steps at East Midlands Chamber event – as pandemic creates surge in cyber-crime

18 February 2021

Member Focus: Trent Covers

18 February 2021

Key promotions at Purpose Media

15 February 2021

We must end ‘stop-start’ approach to economy, says East Midlands Chamber

15 February 2021

Good data management is key to post-Covid business success, explains RDS Global cyber specialist

15 February 2021

Keeping your website or e-commerce store secure in 2021

15 February 2021

Advisory panel of industry heavyweights appointed to spearhead ambitious vision for Nottingham's Broadmarsh site

12 February 2021

UK economy statistics for 2020: East Midlands Chamber comments on record GDP fall of 9.9%

12 February 2021

Purpose Media marks National Apprenticeship Week with new digital marketing apprentice

12 February 2021

Access Training celebrates its apprentices to mark National Apprenticeship Week

12 February 2021

Futures Housing focus on women in construction to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week

12 February 2021

Meet the man leading Carbon Neutral Nottingham 2028 - the UK's most ambitious sustainability city vision

12 February 2021

SME Brexit Support Fund welcomed by East Midlands Chamber after exporters report issues at the EU border

11 February 2021

HS2 Phase 2b critical to business confidence, says East Midlands Chamber as Phase 2a is granted royal assent

11 February 2021

How to stay safe while remote working: Highlander’s Chris Muscroft offers his top tips

11 February 2021

What does the future hold for the Broadmarsh Centre in Nottingham?

11 February 2021

Purpose Media's Tim Lenton on why e-commerce revolution must be underpinned by cyber security

10 February 2021

Video: What a freeport will bring to the East Midlands

10 February 2021

Keeping cyber security simple: Air IT CTO explains how businesses can protect themselves on a budget

10 February 2021

Air IT CEO John Whitty looks back on a year in the hot seat - and what 2021 brings for fast-growing firm

9 February 2021

Prof David Mba on guiding DMU towards forefront of global digital revolution

9 February 2021

Generation Next members can now access University of Derby enterprise support in new landmark partnership

9 February 2021

Midlands leaders call on Chancellor to back Midlands Rail Hub

8 February 2021

SureScreen Diagnostics to supply 20 million rapid lateral flow tests to Government – creating 200 jobs in Derby

5 February 2021

East Midlands makes green growth freeport bid - with hopes it could create 60,000 jobs in region

5 February 2021

‘Yesterday’s thinking won’t shape tomorrow’s city’: Business groups join forces to help reimagine Leicester city centre post-Covid

3 February 2021

Tender - D2N2 Growth Hub - Mid Term Review and ERDF Summative Assessment

29 January 2021

CCM Group experiences record-breaking year following company restructure and ambitious growth plans

29 January 2021

Help shape local services in overseas market engagement

29 January 2021

Stratstone unveils plans for state-of-the-art BMW and MINI showroom in Derby

28 January 2021

Chamber Day of Resilience conference aims to help businesses adapt during ongoing Brexit and Covid-19 disruption

28 January 2021

Midlands Connect launches webinar series to ‘help shape the future of transport in the region’

28 January 2021

Leicestershire businesses can benefit from free advice to trade in Europe

27 January 2021

‘Prolonged agony for businesses’ after latest lockdown update, says Chamber as it urges Government to support travel industry

27 January 2021

East Midlands Chamber warns businesses about furlough changes that could land them a fine

26 January 2021

East Midlands Chamber says Kickstart scheme gateway providers offer crucial support for businesses - after helping to create 900 jobs

26 January 2021

Latest ONS employment statistics show uneven regional impact of lockdown restrictions, says East Midlands Chamber

25 January 2021

No self-assessment late filing penalty for those who file online by 28 February

25 January 2021

East Midlands Chamber urges businesses to donate spare laptops to children – and help secure a future workforce

25 January 2021

'Deliver the whole of HS2 to level-up UK', Eastern Leg leaders urge Boris Johnson

22 January 2021

Derbyshire workers affected by pandemic urged to explore setting up a business in D2 Starter Programme

22 January 2021

SureScreen Diagnostics provides two million lateral flow Covid-19 tests for the UK Government

22 January 2021

Chesterfield Escape Rooms set to open after renovation

21 January 2021

Free support for Visitor Economy businesses to combat Covid-19 impact

19 January 2021

Are you covered by a business interruption insurance policy? Supreme Court judgement explained

18 January 2021

£23m Nottingham Trent University centre will develop next generation of medical devices

18 January 2021

Duncan & Toplis bucks trend by opening larger Loughborough office during Covid-19

18 January 2021

Marketing agency creates five jobs in Kickstart scheme – with help from East Midlands Chamber

15 January 2021

Supreme Court ruling on business interruption insurance offers respite for small businesses, says Chamber

15 January 2021

Double-dip recession may be inevitable, says East Midlands Chamber after latest GDP stats show economy is shrinking

15 January 2021

Marketing agency hits the ground running

14 January 2021

New Year Honours for East Midlands Chamber members

11 January 2021

How employers can help home-working parents to balance job and childcare duties during lockdown

11 January 2021

What 2021 looks like for the Peak District economy

8 January 2021

Entrepreneur supports members' marketing success

7 January 2021

Sustainable food production technologies to be pioneered in Derby as SmartParc unveils plans for huge cluster

6 January 2021

Nottingham's Island Quarter development secures global hotel operator as more plans for 40-acre site are unveiled

6 January 2021

East Midlands Chamber's Quarterly Economic Survey for Q4 2020 shows region’s economic recovery is 'treading water'

5 January 2021

One-off £9,000 business grants are welcomed – but firms need inside track to Government’s plan for coming out of national lockdown, says East Midlands Chamber

5 January 2021

£15m grant for Derby regeneration schemes could create hundreds of jobs

30 December 2020

Government must share plans for reopening economy with businesses, says Chamber after East Midlands is placed into Tier 4 restrictions

24 December 2020

EU trade deal agreed: East Midlands Chamber responds to Brexit announcement

24 December 2020

Leicestershire business plays key role in creating one of UK's first digital food banks at Christmas

21 December 2020

University academic dons the mantle of chair at enterprise agency Erewash Partnership

18 December 2020

TAB Derby & East Midlands expands to support local business success

18 December 2020

Liz Walkley takes part in Coachathon for MicroLoan charity

18 December 2020

Ignys welcomes new engineering manager

18 December 2020

Derbyshire financial adviser in national top 35

17 December 2020

Christmas is firmly cancelled now for hospitality industry, says East Midlands Chamber after update on local lockdown restrictions

17 December 2020

Derby’s future fuels ambition gets big backing from businesses

16 December 2020

Member Focus: McArthurGlen East Midlands Designer Outlet

16 December 2020

Nottingham's two universities ranked among world's most sustainable institutions

15 December 2020

No excuses for HS2 Eastern Leg not to be built in full, says East Midlands Chamber in response to NIC report

15 December 2020

East Midlands political and business leaders call on Government to spurn HS2 ‘station on the cheap’ and commit to levelling-up region

15 December 2020

Tougher lockdown restrictions in East Midlands is reason for high unemployment rate, says Chamber

15 December 2020

Global IT maintenance firm moves Derby operations out of the city

14 December 2020

Scott Knowles looks back on 2020

14 December 2020

Amazon delivers on prime careers in the region

14 December 2020

Companies invited to collaborate on University of Derby solar panel efficiency project

11 December 2020

East Midlands Chamber annual report 2019/20 now live

11 December 2020

New East Midlands Chamber president chooses three charities for fundraising in 2021

11 December 2020

Meet Eileen Richards MBE: New East Midlands Chamber president on her career, royal recognition and 2021

11 December 2020

Dawn Edwards reflects on a year like no other as 2020 East Midlands Chamber president

11 December 2020

Eileen Richards MBE inducted as new East Midlands Chamber president at virtual AGM

11 December 2020

Engaging with Africa: The next economic powerhouse?

10 December 2020

Taking advantage of ‘Brand UK’: The East Midlands businesses already trading globally

10 December 2020

Latest GDP stats highlight need for urgent Brexit deal, says East Midlands Chamber

10 December 2020

Important Brexit related changes to Export Trade Documentation

10 December 2020

Kickstart scheme: Unpacking the data behind East Midlands applications and vacancies

10 December 2020

How to calculate your carbon footprint

10 December 2020

Temperature measurement system helps sports fans get back into the game

10 December 2020

UK100 Net Zero pledge: Regional leaders commit to reaching carbon neutrality at least five years earlier than UK Government

9 December 2020

Air IT bags another brace with double acquisition as it expands geographical spread across UK

9 December 2020

Meet Clare James MBE - the new MD at East Midlands Airport

9 December 2020

How Centre for Cities proposes to make business rates fairer - with Dutch inspiration

8 December 2020

Glynis Wright & Co becomes part of Nelsons after acquisition by growing East Midlands law firm

8 December 2020

Member Focus: REMS Solutions Limited

7 December 2020

Brexit: 24 days and 24 huge unanswered business questions

7 December 2020

Just half of Chesterfield businesses have applied for second national lockdown business grant

7 December 2020

Community views sought for Whetstone Pastures ‘garden village’ vision as public consultation begins

4 December 2020

East Midlands Chamber becomes latest organisation to sign up to LRS Wellbeing at Work Charter

4 December 2020

P R Marriott Drilling named Derbyshire Business of the Year in final night of Chamber's 2020 Business Awards

4 December 2020

Leicestershire small business mentor wins Enterprise Nation’s 2020 Top 10 Advisers Award

4 December 2020

Holiday Inn South Normanton unveils fresh new look

4 December 2020

Leicestershire charity transforms city shop into visitor centre against the odds under tough Covid restrictions

4 December 2020

Nottingham immigration law firm judged as one of the best

3 December 2020

Leicestershire businesses partner for launch of unique face covering

2 December 2020

Shop local to help independent retailers overcome impact of lockdowns, says East Midlands Chamber ahead of Small Business Saturday

1 December 2020

Chamber chief executive writes to Prime Minister demanding greater clarity for businesses in lockdown decisions

1 December 2020

Chamber responds to Arcadia and Debenhams’ collapse into administration

30 November 2020

East Midlands Chamber supports Access Generation CIC young people’s work campaign

27 November 2020

AF International donation assists Barnardo’s services to deliver support safely

27 November 2020

Swapping revolution founded in Derby sweeps the nation

27 November 2020

Creative agency shines the light on mental health and wellbeing

26 November 2020

Air IT named Nottinghamshire Business of the Year at Chamber's awards after big year of growth

26 November 2020

Government must be clear on exit strategies for coronavirus tier restrictions, says Chamber after Tier 3 confirmed for three counties

26 November 2020

Invitation to tender - D2N2 Peer Network facilitation

Peer Networks is a national initiative that will be delivered locally through the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) network and their respective Growth Hubs.

25 November 2020

Proof will be in the pudding for ‘levelling up’ funds, says Chamber in response to Rishi Sunak’s spending review

25 November 2020

AI at core of new East Midlands Regional Business Intelligence Unit as Chamber and DMU join forces

23 November 2020

End of national lockdown a relief but businesses need to see evidence for continued restrictions, says East Midlands Chamber

20 November 2020

DB Automation and Premier Bowl Feeders named Leicestershire Business of the Year as Chamber’s awards night goes virtual

19 November 2020

Kwasi Kwarteng pledges to back Midlands’ automotive sector in transition to electric vehicles at East Midlands Energy Summit

18 November 2020

Businesses in the dark on future coronavirus restrictions, says East Midlands Chamber

18 November 2020

East Midlands can be at forefront of UK’s “green industrial revolution”, says Chamber

17 November 2020

Sustainability-focused Design Studio Architects joins East Midlands Chamber as a patron

16 November 2020

How Businesses can Take Back Control of their Outgoings

13 November 2020

University of Derby wins Higher Education Institution of the Year Award

13 November 2020

BCC among business coalition calling for ‘just transition to net zero’ for UK

12 November 2020

East Midlands Chamber passes key milestone by helping businesses recruit for 1,000 placements aimed at young people via Kickstart scheme

12 November 2020

Why Eastern Leg greatest return on investment across entire HS2 project: Scott Knowles

12 November 2020

HS2 Eastern Leg essential to national levelling-up agenda and must be completed, say key Midlands voices in new report

12 November 2020

Preparing for the future of trade: How exporters and importers are upskilling their workforce with international training

11 November 2020

Member Focus: Rosewood Wealth Management

11 November 2020

Gusto Group CEO on his sustainable approach to building houses, communities and businesses

10 November 2020

ONS employment statistics for July to September 2020: East Midlands Chamber response

10 November 2020

UK regions lose faith in levelling-up agenda, says HS2 East campaign

10 November 2020

Bounce Back Loan Scheme top-ups open for eligible businesses

10 November 2020

How sustainability in business can bring a boost to your bottom line

10 November 2020

Sustainable East Midlands case study: Lindhurst Engineering's smart factory saves energy and costs

10 November 2020

Sustainable East Midlands case study: Roadgas is helping to decarbonise transport with biogas

9 November 2020

Why the Chamber is launching the Sustainable East Midlands campaign

9 November 2020

Sustainable East Midlands campaign launched by Chamber to put region at forefront of UK’s ‘Build Back Greener’ vision

6 November 2020

Invitation to Tender - Food and Drink consultancy

5 November 2020

Furlough extension to March 2021 welcomed by East Midlands Chamber - but businesses need more help

5 November 2020

East Midlands Chamber members offered free use of Jisp all-in-one shopping app

5 November 2020

All trentbarton services to continue in November

5 November 2020

Invitation to Tender - Fashion and Textile consultancy

5 November 2020

Marketing consultant bucks the trend with new office

4 November 2020

Amazon teams up with East Midlands Chamber as it launches recruitment drive for 900 jobs

3 November 2020

HS2 launches first virtual ‘Meet the Contractor’ event

3 November 2020

East Midlands Railway introduces first of new regional train fleet

2 November 2020

Brexit Conference 2020 will prepare East Midlands businesses for new EU trading relationship

31 October 2020

Businesses require urgent support to avoid lasting damage to economy after second national lockdown confirmed, says East Midlands Chamber

29 October 2020

‘Unacceptable’ handling of Tier 3 lockdown in Nottinghamshire leaves businesses in the lurch and county feeling like an ‘afterthought’, says East Midlands Chamber

28 October 2020

£235m vision for future of region's economy unveiled with proposal for new East Midlands Development Corporation

28 October 2020

Connect 4 Group joins East Midlands Chamber as a patron

27 October 2020

Air IT to double headcount after acquisitions of Netstar UK and Microtrading

26 October 2020

Clear communication needed on exit strategy after tier 3 lockdown confirmed in Nottingham, says East Midlands Chamber

26 October 2020

East Midlands Energy Summit 2020 will explore region’s potential for central role in ‘Build Back Better’ agenda

26 October 2020

What does the future of the East Midlands look like? Business leaders have their say

23 October 2020

Nottingham HR consultancy scales up team for continued growth

22 October 2020

ITP and Royal HaskoningDHV join forces to improve the way the world moves via sustainable transport planning

22 October 2020

Enhanced coronavirus support for businesses impacted by restrictions welcomed by Chamber

22 October 2020

East Midlands Railway revises regional service timetable due to Covid-related staff absences

22 October 2020

Music licensing company PPL PRS hopes to hit the right note with East Midlands Chamber duet and Restore the Rhythm campaign

21 October 2020

The lessons learnt from training online

21 October 2020

CityFibre chooses Nottingham for £117m gigabit city investment

21 October 2020

Derbyshire financial planners shortlisted for national awards

20 October 2020

How to manage your workforce post-furlough

18 October 2020

British Chambers of Commerce challenges Prime Minister to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

16 October 2020

East Midlands Chamber launches Enterprising Women Awards 2021 – with entries now open

16 October 2020

Fair trade is child's play for wooden toy exporter Lanka Kade

16 October 2020

How ChamberCustoms team can help East Midlands businesses continue exporting into Europe

16 October 2020

Printvision welcomes new sales director

16 October 2020

Derby businesswoman receives prestigious small business award

15 October 2020

British Business Bank reveals how much money has been provided to East Midlands businesses in emergency loan schemes

15 October 2020

Businesses urged to back £4.25m planetarium plans at Sherwood Observatory

15 October 2020

How Business Gateway grant showed Round Corner Brewing it 'can' beat coronavirus by adapting production

15 October 2020

Meet the entrepreneur behind Chanodil - a start-up seeking to make fashion more sustainable by digitising supply chains

14 October 2020

Time to confront the ‘B word’: How Brexit is causing a bigger headache than coronavirus for many businesses

14 October 2020

Leicester Business Festival is back for 2020 - with business support on offer

14 October 2020

Cleaner, greener travel for East Midlands passengers as trentbarton and Kinchbus unveil ultra-low emission buses

13 October 2020

What latest ONS employment statistics say about state of East Midlands labour market: Comment by East Midlands Chamber

12 October 2020

Lessons must be learned from Leicester situation in new three-tier local lockdown system, says East Midlands Chamber

12 October 2020

Queen’s birthday honour for trentbarton bus driver

9 October 2020

East Midlands Chamber comments on Government’s extension to Job Support Scheme

9 October 2020

NCHA chief executive Paul Moat on the importance of housing associations in communities

8 October 2020

Analysing the future of East Midlands town and city centres as business leaders urge 'brave and radical' thinking

8 October 2020

East Midlands Chamber launches Generation Next – a new membership service for young professionals

8 October 2020

Business survey on policy proposals and recycling implementation plan

8 October 2020

Morningside Pharmaceuticals launches ambitious growth plans with new CEO and executive team

7 October 2020

East Midlands Chamber survey shows region’s economy is slowly recovering – but job cuts continue

6 October 2020

East Midlands Chamber helping 550 young people to find jobs through Kickstart scheme

6 October 2020

Derbyshire businesses urged to join Business Crime Reduction Partnership to help town centres recover

5 October 2020

East Midlands leaders call for full delivery of HS2’s Eastern Leg to bridge East-West divide

5 October 2020

Campaign for Reopening the Ivanhoe Line gets East Midlands Chamber backing - as it seeks help from businesses

2 October 2020

Digital Ethos founder named regional Service Industries Entrepreneur of the Year

2 October 2020

NTU Events and Conferencing wins at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence

1 October 2020

Creative bid to revitalise key Derby city centre streets

30 September 2020

Customer satisfaction: 1 in 3 businesses have never sought survey feedback, says Esendex

30 September 2020

Plans submitted for Midlands-wide ‘tap and cap’ payment platform for public transport

28 September 2020

East Midlands Chamber joins social landlord in promoting Black History Month

25 September 2020

New deadlines for coronavirus business interruption loan applications

25 September 2020

Three national awards nominations for East Midlands business networking service

24 September 2020

Job Support Scheme combined with new cashflow measures gives businesses breathing space – but more support will be needed, says East Midlands Chamber

24 September 2020

Brexit: 26 unanswered questions for business with fewer than 100 days to go until transition periods ends

23 September 2020

Help programme launched for workers facing redundancy during coronavirus pandemic

22 September 2020

Government obfuscation has ‘real-world impacts’ on businesses and employees, says East Midlands Chamber

22 September 2020

Major impact for landlords of the next phase of Making Tax Digital (MTD)

21 September 2020

Second national lockdown would be catastrophic to economic recovery, says East Midlands Chamber

21 September 2020

Invitation to Tender - Implementation of Business Central finance solution

18 September 2020

It started with canals, but the East Midlands continues to be the UK’s driving force for trade due to airport cargo operation

18 September 2020

Creative62 leads MTI website redesign

18 September 2020

Business Recovery Podcast Shares COVID Survival Tips from Industry Experts

17 September 2020

How the FCA business interruption insurance test case judgement affects East Midlands businesses

16 September 2020

Midland Main Line electrification work must start now, says East Midlands Chamber after Network Rail report

16 September 2020

Three changes businesses can make for a safe return to the office

15 September 2020

Entrepreneurs take inspiration from 1970s TV show to launch Leics Swap Shop

15 September 2020

ONS employment statistics for May to July 2020 show East Midlands is one of worst-hit regions - Chamber responds

14 September 2020

Progress made in Derby's Becketwell regeneration scheme

14 September 2020

‘Rule of six’ law could impact business confidence just as it was rising, says East Midlands Chamber

11 September 2020

What retailers need to know about R&D tax relief

11 September 2020

Ignys launches new website for quick access to product development services

11 September 2020

Leicester-based tender writing service wins £532m worth of tenders over past three years

11 September 2020

Leicester entrepreneur moves back to his roots

10 September 2020

Meet the C-level experts behind The Fractional Group - offering on-demand expertise to East Midlands SMEs

9 September 2020

Leicester lessons needed as new grants announced for firms hit by local coronavirus restrictions, says East Midlands Chamber

8 September 2020

New faces, big ideas and growth on the cards for Purpose Media

4 September 2020

East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2020 finalists announced

4 September 2020

Business Gateway whips up ingredients to support Leicestershire's food and drink sector

2 September 2020

Apprenticeships key to success of Kickstart scheme, says Chamber as it launches

1 September 2020

East Midlands organisations invited to complete survey on business confidence

1 September 2020

Bus operator trentbarton launches world-first with mango smartphone app

28 August 2020

'2020 Reboot Review' on offer for Chamber members to tackle Covid-19 challenges

28 August 2020

Blueprint announces Igloo shortlisted for national award

27 August 2020

Air IT named as one of the top 150 managed service providers in the world in MSP 501 rankings

27 August 2020

How to reboot your business through skills training and development

25 August 2020

Three new stores to open at East Midlands Designer Outlet

25 August 2020

Smart bus company Zeelo launches new service to help logistics sites deal with pre-Christmas peak period

24 August 2020

Big step towards normal bus services for trentbarton

24 August 2020

RDS Global’s £1m hand sanitiser technology cleans up at East Midlands Chamber

24 August 2020

East Midlands businesses urged to get 'Fit4HS2' in new webinar series for supply chain readiness

21 August 2020

Smith Cooper comments on £2.7bn Government Covid-19 funding for the East Midlands

21 August 2020

Derby-based medical manufacturer Pennine Healthcare launches new consumer website

ARMA Health will sell PPE and Infection Control products directly to customers

18 August 2020

Taking time out to reflect as we move into autumn

East Midlands Chamber’s Director Development Programme switches to both face-to-face and online delivery

18 August 2020

Engineering consultancy continues work in lockdown to help major building projects

17 August 2020

How Chamber survey laid bare huge challenges facing East Midlands economy

14 August 2020

Amazon plans to create 1,000 jobs in new Nottinghamshire fulfilment centre

14 August 2020

PAB Languages ensured messages weren’t lost in translation with free lockdown offer

14 August 2020

‘I’m not sure the office will ever be the same again’: Tales of the ‘new normal’ inside East Midlands workplaces

14 August 2020

Five ways Covid-19 will change the way businesses interact with their employees

14 August 2020

BCC and Mobile UK: Remove barriers to improved mobile coverage and level up remote working

13 August 2020

Doing business in North America: Tips from the US and Canada for East Midlands exporters

12 August 2020

Entrepreneurs take inspiration from 1970s TV show to launch Notts Swap Shop

12 August 2020

'This isn't over by a long shot': East Midlands Chamber responds to confirmation of UK recession

12 August 2020

Like Birmingham and Manchester, East Midlands must find its voice to overturn funding deficit, says D2N2's David Williams

Finding a “voice” should be the priority for the East Midlands in the post-Covid world, believes D2N2 interim chairman David Williams

12 August 2020

Embracing the 'new normal’: Geldards chairman David Williams on returning to offices, millennials and the lockdown 'grief process'

After more than 30 years at one of the East Midlands’ largest law firms, David Williams has been through many periods of change – but the biggest transformation could be just around the corner

11 August 2020

New ONS employment figures are concerning - but don't paint full picture, says East Midlands Chamber

10 August 2020

The Lettings & Sales Business and Fraser Stretton cement solid foundations of first year by becoming East Midlands Chamber patron

7 August 2020

East Midlands Top 500 Companies Index 2020 report published

7 August 2020

Our connected lives in Gigabit City Derby

Dominika Walker, CityFibre’s City Manager for Derby discusses the benefits of full-fibre connectivity for Derby

6 August 2020

EmployabilityUK is looking for strategic partners

5 August 2020

Michael Gove urges businesses to get ready for end of Brexit transition period – and East Midlands Chamber can help

4 August 2020

Chamber welcomes £65m public funding for 14 shovel-ready infrastructure projects in East Midlands

4 August 2020

£12m funding for high-tech food manufacturing SmartParc campus in Derby

31 July 2020

BCC discusses the upcoming EU customs declarations changes

31 July 2020

Chamber reacts to Leicester lockdown update

31 July 2020

Future looks bright for Everards of Leicestershire as brewery picks up new landlords despite lockdown

30 July 2020

Universities for Nottingham Civic Agreement launched to drive post-Covid economic revival in Nottinghamshire

29 July 2020

Award-winning developers excited by future Derby projects

29 July 2020

Our Occupational Health & Safety Risk Assessment Form

29 July 2020

Shortlist revealed for 2020 Chesterfield High Street Awards

27 July 2020

Chamber responds to 14-day quarantine for UK arrivals from Spain

24 July 2020

Shadow apprenticeships minister reopens Chesterfield training academy

24 July 2020

Smith Cooper in the running for ‘Large Firm of the Year’ at prestigious Accounting Excellence Awards

23 July 2020

Chamber responds to announcement of Brexit negotiations stalling

22 July 2020

£750k cash pot to support county businesses

17 July 2020

Leicester leaders join forces to show they are #TogetherInHope during Covid-19 lockdown

17 July 2020

Chamber responds to Prime Minister’s speech regarding measures to ease national lockdown

17 July 2020

Chamber responds to latest development in Leicester lockdown

17 July 2020

Heights of Abraham to welcome back visitors from this weekend – with Covid-19 safety measures in place

17 July 2020

Mansfield Innovation Centre open for business as lockdown eases

16 July 2020

Chamber comments on latest ONS employment statistics

16 July 2020

1 in 3 businesses say customer engagement is their biggest Covid-19 challenge

16 July 2020

R&D tax relief can help companies move forward into the “new normal”

16 July 2020

New step-by-step guide to getting your stories in the press

15 July 2020

Planning permission sought for canal restoration

15 July 2020

Leicestershire businesses urged to highlight achievements in Queen’s Award for Enterprise

13 July 2020

East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2020 sponsor spotlight: Mazars Nottingham boss on life in lockdown?

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