A rallying call is being sent out to businesses to join a week-long clean-up campaign aimed at tidying up Stoke-on-Trent.
In this guest article, Councillor Steve Watkins, Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent, outlines why supporting the Armed Forces Covenant matters to the city and its Armed Forces community. “As a veteran myself, it is important to me that Stoke-on-Trent supports the Armed Forces community. That’s why I am proud that the
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Family-owned businesses from across Staffordshire gathered at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce for an open and honest conversation about the challenges, opportunities and support needs of family-run enterprises. The workshop brought owners and leaders together to share experiences and explore what makes family businesses unique, from long histories and close relationships
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University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM) NHS Trust has celebrated a decade of robotic surgical innovation, surpassing 5,000 robotic-assisted procedures since the programme began in 2014. The milestone was marked at a ‘Robotics Excellence Showcase’ last Tuesday, supported by UHNM Charity, which brought together clinical teams, patients, executives and industry
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Local businesses across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire are being invited to share their experiences and outlook for the months ahead as the first Quarter 2026 Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) officially opens. The QES is a vital tool for the Chambers’ lobbying efforts, with themes fed back to MPs, the British Chambers
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Local businesses are being invited to meet the workforce of the future at a unique networking event hosted by Stoke‑on‑Trent College and Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. Taking place during National Apprenticeship Week at the college’s Burslem Campus, the event will bring together employers and student apprentices to discuss skills, careers,
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Two inspirational entrepreneurs who have turned personal ideas into national success stories have been confirmed as keynote speakers for Staffordshire’s biggest International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration. Lucie Macleod, founder and CEO of Hair Syrup, will headline Staffordshire Chambers’ IWD event at the DoubleTree by Hilton on 6 March, where she
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More than 5,000 adults and young people across Stoke on Trent have received digital support over the past 18 months through Wavemaker’s DigitAll Stoke Programme. Funded by Stoke on Trent City Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme has procured and distributed digital equipment with a total retail
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As businesses step into a new year, sustainability is no longer just a goal – it’s a growing opportunity. In this Q&A, Adam Whitehouse, Chair and Founder of TMT First and a Patron of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, shares his perspective on how circular thinking and innovation can work together
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has reported a strong year of expansion across its services, reflecting rising demand for trusted support across the local business community. The organisation, based at Commerce House, Festival Park, delivered 338 events over the last financial year, attracting more than 6,300 attendees – a 37% increase
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Hospitality businesses from across Staffordshire will come together to discuss rising costs and industry pressures at a new sector-specific forum. Launched by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, the new hospitality forum will see local firms meet once a quarter to share best practice and collaborate on solutions to key challenges, while
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