Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’ Government should look at ways
Cheadle businesses and residents are being invited to shape the future of one of the town’s most iconic buildings. Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has called for feedback on plans for Cheadle Market, which they purchased for £260,000 at auction last September. The building and surrounding outdoor marketplace are regarded as
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This year marks the 10th annual Staffordshire Chambers Business Awards, celebrating a whole decade of business excellence in Staffordshire. To make this milestone even more special, we’re hosting the awards in a new venue – the brilliant Final Furlong Marquee at Uttoxeter Racecourse, which will look fantastic on a summer
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Here are some of the top business stories making the national headlines. UK manufacturers ‘will pay £940m a year more in business rates due to Reeves changes’ Government should look at ways to help as firms are paying disproportionate bills, says MakeUK. Read more via The Guardian ‘We can’t increase
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has opened a new Members’ Lounge in Stafford Town Centre, providing their members with a new space for hot-desking, work, and meetings. Building on the success of the Members’ Lounge at Commerce House, the new Stafford Hub, now based in the recently-renovated SP1 building, will be
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Former footballer turned charity founder Lou Macari has shared a candid insight into the realities of running a homeless shelter in the latest episode of Daily Focus Business Cards. Taking the hotseat for episode four, Lou explores previously untold areas of his life in football in beyond, touching on a
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The East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire Business Awards returned to the Pirelli Stadium last night, celebrating the achievements of local businesses during the last 12 months and beyond. A sold-out room of over 300 guests gathered to raise a glass to a total of 11 category winners, at what is
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The Skills Hub has announced the launch of its new website, designed to be a one-stop resource for local businesses, individuals, and training providers across Staffordshire. The website provides an easy-to-use search tool to help users find detailed course information quickly, including options to search by specific skills for targeted development.
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Businesses are set to receive an insight into the current funding and finance opportunities designed to boost local growth at Staffordshire Chambers’ next Big Business Breakfast event. A team of keynote speakers will join business leaders at the bet365 Stadium on Wednesday, 4 December for the ‘Funding and Finance Marketplace’ networking breakfast
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Businesses invited to share their post-Budget views on confidence and investment as Q4 QES goes live
Business leaders across Staffordshire are being invited to share their views on the region’s economic challenges and opportunities by participating in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Policy leaders at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce hope that the Q4 QES will help to gauge the view of local businesses in the weeks after
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During Stress Awareness Week, Thrive & Shine founder Nicky Bartley shares her top ten de-stressing strategies for Staffordshire business leaders: “Stress is perhaps one of the most misunderstood states of the human condition. It’s a lifesaving hack in fact, designed to act as a kind of alert, a nervous system
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