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Practical AI strategies to improve productivity and innovation were shared with over 100 Staffordshire business leaders at the bet365 Stadium on Friday. The latest instalment of the Staffordshire Chambers’ Big Business Breakfast series highlighted the ways that AI is being used across sectors to improve and drive new opportunities for
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Winners at this year’s Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards will take home a limited-edition plate thanks to one of the county’s most iconic manufacturers. To celebrate a decade of the business awards, Staffordshire Chambers has partnered with Longton-based Duchess China to produce a bespoke plate for all 15 category
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Businesses across Staffordshire will be given practical advice to help protect themselves from a new wave of AI-driven cybercrime at the bet365 Stadium on Friday morning. Detective Inspector Michelle Ohren, Director of the West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre and a senior leader with West Midlands Police, will deliver an engaging
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to apply for a share of five new grant schemes aimed at bolstering business innovation, resilience and skills across the region. The grants follow a significant update to the area’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), and includes funding for staff training, new
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Brand new funding pots for Staffordshire businesses are set to be revealed by Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce next week. And ahead of the announcement, Staffordshire Chambers’ Head of Funding, Tom Nadin is urging local firms and entrepreneurs to explore a range of live funding opportunities already open for applications. With support available
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Young people with big ambitions were recognised for completing a 13-week business programme designed to kickstart their entrepreneurial journeys. Held at Commerce House, home of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, the YESS Foundation graduation ceremony celebrated 11 students who completed the Business Basics programme – a free initiative aimed at equipping
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has confirmed the finalists for the Small Business of the Year category at the 2025 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. Sponsored by Sempar, this award recognises outstanding businesses with fewer than 50 employees that demonstrate excellence in leadership, innovation, sustainability and long-term performance. The winner will be revealed at a spectacular gala dinner taking place
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has announced the finalists for the Responsible Business of the Year category at the 2025 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. Sponsored by Rydale Roofing, this award recognises businesses and charities demonstrating strong social responsibility, community engagement and ethical practices across Staffordshire. The finalists are: Hanley Economic Building SocietyFounded in 1854, Hanley Economic Building
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has confirmed the finalists in the Professional Services of the Year category at the 2025 Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards. Sponsored by NSCG (Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group), this highly regarded category celebrates organisations that demonstrate exceptional service delivery, leadership, innovation, employee development, and community impact across the professional services sector. Winners will be
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Promotion-winning Port Vale CEO Matt Hancock has offered an insight into the club’s preparation for League One and the significance of recent on and off-field achievements in an exclusive interview with Daily Focus. In this candid interview, Matt discusses Port Vale’s successes during the 2024/25 season, the surge in season
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