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.
Exciting seminar programme announced for this year’s Peterborough B2B Exhibition
Key business leaders have signed up to deliver a programme of exciting and inspirational workshops and seminars at the B2B exhibition taking place on 22 October.
Business lunch offers expert advice on raising business finance
At a business lunch taking place in Peterborough next week, Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce members will discover where they can turn to for funding when the High Street banks say no.
Chamber members well-qualified to grow their business overseas
A group of local Chamber members have been among the first in the UK to complete the nationally-accredited Foundation Award in International Trade.
Business owners can discover how to keep hold of most prized assets
Business owners across Cambridgeshire will gather at Huntingdon Racecourse next week to discover how they can recruit and hold on to the talented individuals they need to remain competitive and equipped for growth.
Cambridge B2B Exhibition opens for exhibitor bookings
Exhibitor bookings are now being taken for the Cambridge B2B Exhibition, providing the city’s businesses with a unique opportunity to network and raise their profile on a grand scale.
Cambridge businesses learn from award-winning social media strategist
Businesses in Cambridge are preparing to hear how an award-winning social media strategist yielded phenomenal results for Maersk Line on a global scale in less than 12 months.
New Chairman elected for Stamford Chamber of Commerce
Following Tim Lee’s resignation as Chairman of Stamford Chamber of Commerce, businesses in the town have elected a new leader.
Businesses can learn from leading experts in social media
Businesses will discover how leading companies are using social media to engage with customers, partners and employees and how they measure the results on their bottom line at an event being held in Cambridge next month.
Chance for businesses to win over £200 worth of prizes at Ely Celebration of Business
Cambridgeshire businesses are in with a chance of winning a special ‘Business Booster’ prize when they enter a business card draw at the Ely Celebration of Business networking event next Wednesday afternoon (21 May).
Chamber calls on business community to voice support for A14
Businesses are being urged to respond to a Highways Agency consultation to voice their support for the widening and improvement of the A14 in Cambridgeshire.
Confidence at record high among exporters
Companies trading overseas are reporting an increase in confidence, with 72 per cent of exporters expecting their turnover to improve in the months ahead – the highest level since 2007.
Businesses react to Spittals improvement u-turn
The Highways Agency has withdrawn proposals for improvements to Spittals Interchange that would have seen the westbound slip road off the A14 junction 23 widened and lengthened to provide two lanes and ease congestion.
Cambridgeshire businesses call for better skills for young people
Businesses from Cambridgeshire have contributed to a national Skills and Employment Manifesto published today, calling on the government to radically transform the way young people are prepared for the world of work.
Free advice for exporters as companies look to new markets in 2014
Cambridgeshire Export Club returns next week to provide businesses in our county with the contacts they need to take advantage of new business opportunities overseas.
Chamber brings businesses together to share knowledge and enhance skillset
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has launched a new initiative to encourage its members to share ideas that will enhance how their businesses operate.
Business survey provides strongest indicator yet that confidence is high
The results of the latest British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey have been released, providing the strongest indicator yet that business confidence has returned and that the outlook is positive for at least the next 12 months.
Businesses upbeat as Chamber upgrades short-term growth forecasts
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has upgraded its short-term GDP growth forecast for 2014 from 2.2 per cent to 2.7 per cent, which would take UK GDP above Q1 2008 (pre-recession peak) levels by the end of next year.
Chamber announces 2014 dates for Foundation Award in International Trade
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has launched additional support for exporters, as the latest GDP estimates signal a disappointing 2.4% fall in exports.
Businesses urged not to shy away from employing 16 and 17-year-olds
Peterborough Regional College will be helping businesses understand the implications of new legislation at a breakfast event being organised by Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce at the KingsGate Centre on Friday 29 November.
British Chambers of Commerce's Export Britain website helps businesses find new opportunities
British Chambers of Commerce across the UK have joined together to celebrate Export Week and encourage more firms to ‘go global’, starting with a visit to the new Export Britain website.
Business women create new forum for business solving
Business women have created a new forum for sharing feedback on their business ideas and future plans.
Cambridgeshire exports up 38.35% as businesses look to do business down under
The government’s trade mission to China is sending a positive message to would-be exporters, but if the rest of the country is ‘late to the party’, then Cambridgeshire companies were the first to arrive, according to Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
A14 tolls - the next fuel escalator?
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has spoken out against the government’s plans to introduce tolling on the upgraded A14, claiming that it is simply a way for the government to set a new principle that allows it to raise more money from motorists.