“Here at the Chamber, under the driving force of Policy Manager Declan Riddell, we have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to share our views on the business landscape and outline what our members want to see in the budget. Before I reveal the contents of the letter, I
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Chris Plant, Deputy CEO of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, reveals some exciting developments that have been made in recent meetings between delegates from Stoke-on-Trent and Erlangen – the German city that was twinned with the Potteries back in 1989. “It’s been 35 years since Stoke-on-Trent was twinned with the German
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Reflecting on her first two years in the role, Stoke on Trent College Principal and CEO Lisa Capper MBE discusses why the college is committed to so much more than just delivering courses and what its new Skills Ready, Future Ready plan means for businesses.
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During National Apprenticeship Week, GivEnergy Finance Apprentice, Amy Price, shares her experiences at one of the leading smart energy storage solution providers in the country. “After finishing my GCSEs, I studied a beauty course at college and worked in a salon. However, I found myself enjoying managing my accounts more
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Counsellor and Mind Management for You CEO Sheila McMahon reflects on the phenomenon of climate anxiety and shares her insights with readers.
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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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Councillor Jane Ashworth, Leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, discusses why the authority is preparing to make £8 million cuts to its annual budget and why she is calling for business people to take part in the consultation process.
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In his latest in a series of regular columns for Daily Focus, Feasted’s Cris Cohen explores the pitfalls of mental health in hospitality.
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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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As sustainability becomes an even bigger watchword, Waterworld Group Chairman Mo Chaudry is calling on the Government and local council to give an update on Stoke-on-Trent's District Heat Network and the latest plans to deliver it.
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