Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years The average interest rate on a new five-year
Businesses are set to receive an insight into the trading opportunities in Dubai and the wider Arab League region at a unique international trade event. Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has launched ‘Dubai Day,’ a half-day session aimed at helping local businesses to access new markets in and explore opportunities for
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A Staffordshire-based online training provider has been crowned ‘Best Health & Safety Online Training Services Provider of the Year’ at the Acquisition International Business Excellence Awards – for the third year running. Recognised for their innovative approach to workplace learning, Online Courses by MAKO replace traditional static PDFs with real-life
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A sector-specific networking group is set to double its presence in Staffordshire due to surging popularity. The Stoke Grafters Super Group, hosted in partnership with Staffordshire Chambers, is set to launch a second group for businesses in the property and construction sectors. Meeting fortnightly at Commerce House, the group has
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has launched the first edition of its new-look business magazine, designed to celebrate the strength, innovation and ambition of the local business community. Feature Focus will be published quarterly by the Chamber and will showcase the people and projects that are driving the region’s economy forward.
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Over 100 Staffordshire businesses were connected with £1 billion in procurement opportunities at a unique networking breakfast event. The latest instalment of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce’s Big Business Breakfast series took place at the Bet365 Stadium on Friday and brought together procurement experts from some of the UK’s largest organisations,
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Cheadle businesses and residents are being invited to shape the future of one of the town’s most iconic buildings. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has called for feedback on plans for Cheadle Market, which they purchased for £260,000 at auction last September. The building and surrounding outdoor marketplace are regarded as
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This year marks the 10th annual Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards, celebrating a whole decade of business excellence in Staffordshire. To make this milestone even more special, we’re hosting the awards in a new venue – the brilliant Final Furlong Marquee at Uttoxeter Racecourse, which will look fantastic on a summer
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Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. Average five-year mortgage rate hits 6% for first time in three years The average interest rate on a new five-year fixed mortgage deal has hit 6% for the first time in three years, figures show. Read more via
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has opened a new Members’ Lounge in Stafford Town Centre, providing their members with a new space for hot-desking, work, and meetings. Building on the success of the Members’ Lounge at Commerce House, the new Stafford Hub, now based in the recently-renovated SP1 building, will be
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Former footballer turned charity founder Lou Macari has shared a candid insight into the realities of running a homeless shelter in the latest episode of Daily Focus Business Cards. Taking the hotseat for episode four, Lou explores previously untold areas of his life in football in beyond, touching on a
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