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13 December 2018
Council drops plans for roundabout ‘improvements’
Chamber was among critics of scheme that would have diverted 100s of cars a day through Chesterfield’s residential roads
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12 December 2018
Deadline looms for Enterprising Women nominations
Closing date is 4 January
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12 December 2018
Chamber reaction to ‘no confidence’ challenge to Prime Minister Theresa May
Just further frustration for business at a pivotal moment
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11 December 2018
Regional economy remains robust despite uncertainties
Almost 27,000 people found work in the East Midlands, ONS figures show
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11 December 2018
New Chief Executive Officer appointed by D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership
Interim CEO Sajeeda Rose is formally appointed following robust recruitment process
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10 December 2018
Chamber reacts to further delays over Brexit
Putting off the vote doesn't help business to plan for the future
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10 December 2018
Productivity gap may be smaller than thought
OECD figures are much closer when countries provide standardised data
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10 December 2018
Brexit uncertainty weighing on the economy and trade
Head of Economics at British Chambers of Commerce says latest data is is evidence of the ‘drag effect’ of Brexit
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10 December 2018
R&D Tax Relief – still time to get 'Christmas present' from HMRC
Chamber patron Shorts identifies potential R&D savings
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7 December 2018
Mayor of the City of Derby joins celebration of small businesses
Small business is thriving in Derby
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7 December 2018
Marketing Derby reaches milestone 350 Bondholders
Marketing Derby has announced that NWG has become the 350th Marketing Derby Bondholder.
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7 December 2018
Fibre optic cables to the door
Nottingham is the first place in the Midlands to be included
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6 December 2018
LLEP launches Local Industrial Strategy call for evidence
Public, private and voluntary sectors are invited to submit views and supporting evidence
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6 December 2018
HMRC writes to all UK and NI firms trading only with EU
Letters set out steps businesses must take in case of no-deal Brexit
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6 December 2018
DIT publishes video summaries of Withdrawal Agreement
60-second films offer bite-size summaries of key areas
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6 December 2018
Taylors Transport returns to Fortec Distribution Network
Respected haulier says it prefers quality over quantity
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5 December 2018
Superfast Leicestershire's historic milestone
600th green fibre broadband box connected
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5 December 2018
Peak succeeds at British Travel Awards
Peak District and Derbyshire takes third place in the Best Holiday County or Region category
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4 December 2018
Factory unveils new hi-tech equipment and jobs
£170k investment helps drive growth
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30 November 2018
Whirlwind day for Eileen
Chamber director receives MBE from Prince Charles
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30 November 2018
Chamber named Chamber of the Year at BCC Awards
Prestigious accolade for region's leading business support organisation
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30 November 2018
A guide to increasing your productivity
When we talk to companies about what they’d like help and support with, the answer is often improving productivity
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29 November 2018
News in Brief - 26 November
A quick round up of some of the important stories from across the Chamber this week.
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28 November 2018
Be part of the Midlands Engine vision for growth
Snap survey will shape communications campaigns
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20 November 2018
Triumph at national finals of the WorldSkills UK LIVE
Gold medal haul makes college the country's highest performer
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19 November 2018
Withdrawal Agreement means ‘more of the same’ for business
Key element is unlocking transition period
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19 November 2018
Tariffs pose risk to business, warns Chamber
Manufacturers and importers of raw materials most exposed
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15 November 2018
Business will recognise Brexit milestone
but 500+-page Withdrawal Agreement doesn't provide certainty businesses need
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15 November 2018
Cashflow tips for small businesses
With seven out of ten small business owners citing cashflow problems as the main threat to their business, tips for ensuring a healthy cash flow could be the most important thing you read in the early years of business.
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14 November 2018
Disappointing outcome in Talgo train factory bid
Chesterfield loses out to Scottish rival
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14 November 2018
Taking business demands to the heart of Government
Deputation of business leaders join Chamber in Westminster
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13 November 2018
Hear our Chief Executive talking about Brexit support available to you.
The Chamber's latest Brexit video provides insights and advice to all businesses in the region.
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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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