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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has confirmed the appointment of Stuart Elford as its new Chief Executive. Stuart assumes the role having most recently served as Chief Executive of Devon Chamber of Commerce for nearly seven years, where he led a significant period of organisational growth and development. During his time
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Staffordshire businesses have until this Friday to complete their 2026 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards applications. The awards, which return to Uttoxeter Racecourse in July with a brand-new theme, give businesses the chance to shine a spotlight on their achievements over the last 12 months and beyond. Newcastle-under-Lyme-based wealth management experts
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The West Midlands RFCA has celebrated the official opening of a new joint cadets centre in Staffordshire. Located near Beacon Barracks, the modern, eco-conscious facility has been built as a shared training resource for the county’s Army and Air Cadets. With expanded classrooms, upgraded facilities and improved access to nearby
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Award-winning training provider MAKO Training has launched a new e-commerce platform, offering over 300 interactive, video-based courses designed to support compliance, staff development, and workplace wellbeing. Course areas include health and safety compliance, leadership and management, workplace mental health, emergency first aid, business skills, HR and compliance, soft skills, hospitality and leisure,
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A Staffordshire business has secured improved insurance cover and a reduction in premiums thanks to a new partnership between Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and AMB Insurance. Smart School Uniform, a long-established, family-run Staffordshire business operating across three sites, took part in the member Health Check to asses how their insurance
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Leek Building Society has reinforced its commitment to the local business community by becoming a Patron of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. Headquartered in Leek, the Society joins the Chamber’s influential Patron network to help drive economic growth, strengthen financial resilience, and support communities across Staffordshire. The move reflects the organisation’s
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Workplace culture specialist Katie Beardmore still remembers the moment her Young Enterprise project made its first sale – and how that experience gave her confidence that she still carries today. In our latest guest article, Katie reflects on how Young Enterprise shaped her early career and why she now supports
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Stoke City Football Club have announced a new Platinum Partnership which will see one of the stands at the bet365 Stadium acquire a new name. Newcastle-under-Lyme-based, family-owned business Drayton Beaumont Group have agreed a landmark package with the club which is set to run until the end of the 2027/28
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Applications are now open for the 2026 Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards, which return to Uttoxeter Racecourse in July with a brand-new theme. The awards, which are the longest-established and most prominent in the region, recognise businesses across all sectors for their achievements, innovation and contribution to the local
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Staffordshire’s rising stars and business priorities for the year ahead take centre stage in the winter edition of Feature Focus magazine. Produced by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, the winter edition brings together emerging business success stories, insight into the year ahead and the key priorities shaping the region’s economic direction
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