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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
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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
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Chris Plant, Deputy CEO of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, reveals some exciting developments that have been made in recent meetings between delegates from Stoke-on-Trent and Erlangen – the German city that was twinned with the Potteries back in 1989. “It’s been 35 years since Stoke-on-Trent was twinned with the German
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During National Apprenticeship Week, GivEnergy Finance Apprentice, Amy Price, shares her experiences at one of the leading smart energy storage solution providers in the country. “After finishing my GCSEs, I studied a beauty course at college and worked in a salon. However, I found myself enjoying managing my accounts more
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A pioneering CEO is set to visit Staffordshire to deliver a ‘skills solutions’ masterclass that will help local businesses and training providers to attract exceptional employees.
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has launched a brand-new suite of training courses aimed at unlocking the full potential of businesses across the county. Recognising that a skilled and motivated workforce is paramount for business success, the Chambers has gathered the region’s top trainers to create a comprehensive and convenient one-stop-shop
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has launched an innovative new platform, ‘Look At Me Now,’ dedicated to showcasing and celebrating apprenticeship success stories across the county. In collaboration with the Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Careers Hub and the Local Skills Improvement Plan, this initiative aims to inspire young people, parents, and teachers
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Exciting times at Commerce House this week as we officially opened applications for our 2024 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. It’s the staple event in our Chamber calendar, returning with two brand new categories – the Responsible Business of the Year and the Learning and Development Award, reflecting our commitment to
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Rapidly-expanding Stoke accountants, Sempar Accountancy & Tax, has appointed Jake Llewellyn as their new Client Relationship Director. Jake will join the firm’s board of directors following a ‘meteoric’ period of growth that has seen an influx of new clients. Jake said: “Joining Sempar was an easy decision and I feel
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Micro businesses and SMEs in Staffordshire can access funding of up to £2 million in round 13 of the Innovate UK Innovation Fund.
The funding, which totals £25 million, forms part of the government's plan to drive the future economy through innovation. Loans can be valued between £100,000 and £2 million.
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