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It’s hard to believe that 12 months have passed since Staffordshire Chambers was named Chamber of the Year by the British Chambers of Commerce – an accolade that recognised our relationship with the business community and acted as a catalyst for the year that followed. In a year marred by
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St. Modwen Logistics, one of the UK’s leading developers and managers of logistics space, has been selected as a strategic partner for Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT) which will see employers and academia working collaboratively to provide training and learning to increase employment opportunities in the science, technology,
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TopCashback, the UK’s leading cashback site based in Stafford has been officially presented with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Established in the UK over 17 years ago, the money-saving platform has won the award for International Trade thanks to its continued focus on expansion oversees. The award was formally presented
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Stafford-based Global manufacturing parts provider, EU Automation, is expanding their business into a new premises on Temple Street in central Birmingham. The business hopes that Birmingham’s central location will help recruitment and provide a foothold in the Midlands and the wider UK. Neil Ballinger, EU Automation’s head of EMEA, said:
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As energy price rises take effect, grant-funded schemes to help homeowners and private renters improve energy efficiency and reduce bills are available in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The District Council is working in partnership with the County Council and Beat the Cold on the Staffordshire Warmer Homes scheme to help residents
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Michelin has recruited its latest cohort of trainees under its long-standing annual apprenticeship programme, which started 95 years ago at its Stoke-on-Trent site. Launched in 1927, Michelin’s apprenticeship programme is steeped in history and underpins the culture of the company overall, providing a springboard for trainees to start their careers.
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A walking group which helps people suffering from depression, anxiety and PTSD has received a funding boost from Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Teri Elder started Walk Talk Action to help improve her own mental health following the birth of her first daughter. Today the group – which has helped more than
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It was sad news to hear last weekend that Wade Ceramics has gone into administration. In existence since 1867, Wade moved to its state-of-the-art factory on Festival Park in 2011. As a Chamber we have incredibly strong ties with Wade as their MD, Paul Farmer OBE was our President from
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Staffordshire-based CEO and Founder of Strategi Solutions, Wendy Dean has been announced as an Inspiring Workplaces Inspiring Leader 2022, after being put forward by her colleagues for the award earlier this year. This globally recognised award has been created by Inspiring Workplaces to shine a light on the Inspiring Leaders
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