AstraZeneca headlines speaker programme at Cambridge B2B
AstraZeneca has announced plans to connect with Cambridge’s business community at this year’s Cambridge B2B exhibition.
Skills shortage starting to undermine UK export growth
Two thirds of exporters are struggling to recruit skilled staff, figures released today by the British Chambers of Commerce reveal.
Chamber announces series of leadership and management courses for business women
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has announced a series of leadership and management courses for business women, being held in conjunction with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Confidence returns as Peterborough businesses turn out for comedy night
Despite it emerging that The Bank of England has cut its 2015 growth forecast from 2.9 per cent to 2.5 per cent, Peterborough’s business are continuing to celebrate a positive year in business as they come together for a night of entertainment facilitated by Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.
The spotlight is on Ely’s businesses as Independents Day returns
Ely businesses will be flocking to the Market Place as the special showcase day which focusses on raising awareness and visibility of local independent businesses is set to take place on Friday 3 July.
Businesses show their support for charity at Chamber golf day
Businesses from across Cambridgeshire showed their support for Magpas Helimedix, the emergency medical charity that supports the ambulance services within East Anglia, at the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce Golf Day on 14 May.
City Fibre and Peterborough CORE sponsor Chamber comedy night
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that CityFibre and Peterborough CORE are sponsors of this year’s Chamber Comedy Night and Black Tie Dinner, which takes place in Peterborough on Friday 26 June.
Ely businesses can start planning for growth with expert advice
Over 50 local businesses are to be given the knowledge they need to plan for the future during a free event on Wednesday May 20th, organised by Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce and taking place during the week-long celebration of Ely’s thriving business community.
Learn about tools that can take your business direct to customer’s living rooms
Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce is offering members a unique opportunity to connect with specialists in targeted TV advertising from Sky AdSmart, who have agreed to demonstrate how accessible and cost-effective TV advertising has become, no matter how small your budget.
Over 120 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors attend Huntingdonshire Business Exhibition
Hundreds of businesses from across Cambridgeshire were brought together to build connections at the Huntingdonshire Business Exhibition yesterday.
Businesswomen share advice on taking their business further
Businesswomen can get the advice they need to grow their businesses at a unique women-only event run by the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
Businesses encouraged to swap their out-of-control spreadsheets to avoid falling behind
Businesses are being provided with an opportunity to discover how a new system could flag up to them when they are missing opportunities to retain customers or increase sales at an event being run by Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
Expert advice on business growth to be shared at Cambridge event
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is excited to announce that Ed Goodman, start-up mentor, author and co-founder of the Cambridge Business Lounge, will be sharing his expertise with companies at the next Cambridge Business Breakfast at Downing College on Friday (13 February 2015).
Chamber reacts to Autumn Statement and calls for ‘Pie in the sky’ rhetoric to become reality
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has responded to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement by calling for both certainty and delivery to be the reality – the only two conditions upon which the government’s investment plans can be measured.
What are your barriers to business growth?
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has launched an Infrastructure and Transport Group, tasked to support the work of the Greater Cambridge, Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership and the 13 local authorities it covers by setting out the key business priorities and developing a common agenda across the area.
Businesses can brush up on art of negotiation to drive sales growth
Local businesses will discover how improving confidence and communication skills are key to long-term sales growth at an event being held at Huntingdon Racecourse next week.
Businesses to go behind the scenes at Borderville
Borderville Sports Centre will open its doors for a special event to bring the local business community together next week. The special behind-the-scenes tour is being hosted by New College Stamford in partnership with Stamford Chamber of Commerce.
Businesses likely to become more profitable after event in Ely next week
Businesses in Ely will receive a crash course in how to reduce the cost of running their premises at a special event taking place in the city next week.
Businesses asked to help identify barriers to growth
A group of business leaders is asking the business community to identify and share the key issues that are impeding growth in the area and prioritise the schemes of work necessary to remedy them.
Chamber calls for end to meaningless planning consultations
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is calling on the government to make planning consultations more meaningful amidst claims that public opinion is simply ignored unless it fits with the government’s agenda.
Cambridgeshire businesses ignore news headlines to seek out new opportunities in Germany
Exporters in Cambridgeshire will hear how opportunities remain in Europe despite a slowing economy, at an event being held at Cambridge International Airport next month.
Crowdlending masterclass opens door to alternative funding for growing businesses
An event in Cambridge promises to help growing business explore alternatives to bank funding.
Final preparations underway for Peterborough's biggest B2B event of the year
Peterborough businesses are preparing to be inspired at the city's biggest B2B event of the year which takes place next week.
Cambridgeshire businesses play a leading role in improving international trade performance
The British Chambers of Commerce has announced the formation of an International Advisory Council, bringing together a group of senior business leaders representing British businesses from across the UK to advise the BCC on international trade issues and the export potential for the UK business community.
Cambridgeshire traders export £37million worth of goods in September
Companies in Cambridgeshire have exported over £37million worth of goods in September with top destinations including Russia, Turkey and Egypt.