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
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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Applications are now open for the 2024 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. The hugely-popular annual celebration marks the achievements and successes of businesses around the county, and recognises their hard work and innovation during the last 12 months and beyond. A total of 15 category awards are available to enter, including
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It’s been a busy start to the New Year at Commerce House. The Chamber team has hit the ground running, working across a myriad of exciting initiatives and projects as we set the stage for another year of growth for the Staffordshire business community. This week also saw the official
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has confirmed the appointment of Rachel Laver as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rachel’s appointment follows an extensive three-month search, and she is scheduled to officially assume her role on 14 March, succeeding Sara Williams OBE who retired at the end of 2023. With over 25
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Staffordshire’s biggest business news service Daily Focus starts 2024 with a range of new content and a refreshed mailout design. Operated by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and i-creation, Daily Focus is the county’s go-to business news service, with a daily audience of 15,000 subscribers and a readership of more than
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A high-end video production company has expanded its portfolio of services to provide more options for businesses looking to enhance their digital presence. Newcastle-under-Lyme-based Slanted Media Group has launched its ‘Slanted Social’ offering following increasing demand from clients looking to diversify their content. To add to this, various video production
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Mobile bar firm Fabulous Fizz Events is ready to bring a cosy Christmas to corporate guests by offering an indoor bar for the first-time this festive season. The Staffordshire-based company, set up in 2018 by Stephanie Bridgwood, started when the firm converted a vintage Citroen HY van into an elegant
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Over 300 people were in attendance at the Pirelli Stadium last night to celebrate the achievements of businesses at the 2023 East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards. Masseys, DIY home and garden supplier, took home the most prestigious trophy of the evening, being named Business of the Year for
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