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REOPENING DSA: AN ECONOMIC PRIZE FOR BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES AND SECTORS
REOPENING DSA: AN ECONOMIC PRIZE FOR BUSINESSES OF ALL SIZES AND SECTORS Doncaster Sheffield Airport is set to reopen, marking the first major airport revival in a generation and delivering a transformative boost for South Yorkshire’s economy. Yesterday, South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority committed up to £159.5 million to the project, building on £16 million…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber Reveals 2025 Finalists for Region’s Premier Business Awards
Doncaster Chamber Reveals 2025 Finalists for Region’s Premier Business Awards The finalists for the Doncaster Business Awards 2025 were officially unveiled this morning live on Doncaster Radio’s Breakfast Show with Bruce Edwards, following a significant number of entries, highlighting the talent and ambition within Doncaster’s business community Organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, the awards…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber Welcomes Breakthrough On Doncaster Sheffield Airport
Doncaster Chamber Welcomes Breakthrough On Doncaster Sheffield Airport Doncaster Chamber has warmly welcomed the news that Mayor Oliver Coppard has confirmed he will vote in favour of approving funding to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). Responding to the announcement, Doncaster Chamber stressed that this is a major breakthrough moment in the long campaign to unlock…
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire Businesses Meet Mayor to Discuss Future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport
South Yorkshire Businesses Meet Mayor to Discuss Future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport Over 70 business leaders from across South Yorkshire gathered yesterday (Tuesday 26 August) to meet with South Yorkshire’s Mayor, Oliver Coppard, to discuss the future of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). The event, organised by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) at the Mayor’s…
Read MoreKing Asia Foods celebrates 40 years by sponsoring Medium Business of the Year at the Doncaster Business Awards
King Asia Foods celebrates 40 years by sponsoring Medium Business of the Year at the Doncaster Business Awards King Asia Foods Ltd, a long-standing member of Doncaster Chamber and a cornerstone of the UK’s oriental and world foods sector, is marking its 40th anniversary by sponsoring the Medium Business of the Year category at the…
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire QES: Have Your Say on AI Business Readiness
South Yorkshire QES: Have Your Say on AI Business Readiness South Yorkshire businesses: tell us how ready you are for AI By Sian Booth, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber sbooth@doncaster-chamber.co.uk Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t the future – it’s here now, transforming businesses across South Yorkshire. From automating routine tasks to unlocking new growth…
Read MoreCity Centre Safety: Updates and Partnership Efforts
City Centre Safety: Updates and Partnership Efforts We welcome the visible improvements in policing across Doncaster, while recognising there’s more to do to make our city centre safe, welcoming, and thriving for everyone By Sian Booth, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber sbooth@doncaster-chamber.co.uk Visible Policing in Action It’s really encouraging to see the continued…
Read MoreGet Britain Working: Why Businesses Must Be Partners, Not Participants
Get Britain Working: Why Businesses Must Be Partners, Not Participants A business perspective on why inclusive employment strategies must be co-designed, coordinated, and clearly resourced. By Sian Booth, Head of Policy and Partnerships, Doncaster Chamber sbooth@doncaster-chamber.co.uk When the Government launched its Get Britain Working White Paper in November 2024, it set out a powerful ambition:…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber Speaks Up for Businesses on Employment Rights Bill
Doncaster Chamber Speaks Up for Businesses on Employment Rights Bill We’ve raised your concerns with Parliament. Now we’re urging Ministers to rethink reforms that risk harming growth, jobs, and local hiring. As the Government’s Employment Rights Bill moves through Parliament, Doncaster Chamber has written to local MPs and members of the House of Lords, raising…
Read MoreBusinesses Heard Loud and Clear at “You Said, We Did” Event in South Yorkshire
Businesses Heard Loud and Clear at “You Said, We Did” Event in South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey results spark real-time dialogue and action between business leaders and policymakers This morning, the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham played host to a powerful gathering of business leaders, policymakers, and regional influencers at the latest Quarterly Economic Survey…
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