Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’ Government should look at ways
Winning the Small Business of the Year title at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards was the “highlight of the year” and a “massive boost” for online beer retailer, Best of British Beer. Now company co-founder Will Sherwin has called on Staffordshire businesses to submit a free 2024 awards application ahead
More
“Last Thursday marked the official commencement of my role as Chief Executive Officer of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. It’s been a fast-paced start working across a myriad of exciting initiatives, including a very productive investment committee panel where we looked at maximising the returns from our assets, as well as
More
Winning the Small Business of the Year title at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards has unlocked opportunities and increased brand exposure, according to Trentham Foods.
More
A collection of images from Staffordshire Chambers’ International Women’s Day celebrations can now be viewed and downloaded for free in an online gallery. Attendees can relive the captivating moments and the spirit of empowerment from the celebrations last Friday, that attracted a crowd of almost 400 people to the DoubleTree
More
Six new appointments have been announced at Sempar Accountacy & Tax as the firm continues to enjoy a period of rapid expansion. The appointments span various roles within the organisation, and include a new apprentice and an industry specialist. Staff joining the team include Keirah who joins as an apprentice,
More
It’s been a whirlwind week at Commerce House as we’ve unpacked the Spring Budget, celebrated National Careers Week and today hosted one of the biggest-ever International Women’s Day events in Staffordshire’s history!
More
Winning the “Employer of the Year” title at the Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards has energised employees and acknowledged a strong workplace culture, according to Leek Building Society. Named Employer of the Year 2023, the leading financial services provider says that the win recognises their strong employee-focused approach that makes a
More
“Here at the Chamber, under the driving force of Policy Manager Declan Riddell, we have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to share our views on the business landscape and outline what our members want to see in the budget. Before I reveal the contents of the letter, I
More
Trentham Foods Company Director Jacob Durkin has confirmed that a charity ball organised in memory of his mum, Diane Austin, will be returning for a second year. Last year Jacob, along with a group of his mum’s friends, helped to organise a ball that raised over £9,000 for the Dougie
More
Experts from leading wealth management firm, IronMarket Wealth, will unpack what the 2024 Spring Budget means for Staffordshire businesses at an exclusive Budget Breakdown event. Hosted in collaboration with Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, the event has been launched to help local businesses to understand the implications of the Budget, widely expected to
More