Chamber News
Bank of England Governor Meets with Doncaster Business Leaders
Chamber News The Bank of England’s top decision-maker met with Doncaster business leaders earlier today, so that he could hear directly from those on the ground level about the various economic challenges and opportunities they are facing here in South Yorkshire. Addressing a crowd of over 100 delegates – including our city’s most-promising entrepreneurs, SME…
Doncaster Chamber Celebrates News That Network Rail Is Set To Take Over Former NCATI Building
Chamber News In light of yesterday’s announcement that Network Rail will be the new tenants of what used to be the National College For Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI), Doncaster Chamber is celebrating the latest in a recent string of positive developments for our region. For context, it has just been revealed, by City of…
South Yorkshire Business Community Writes to Aviation Minister, Calling for Urgent Resolution to Doncaster Sheffield Airport Airspace Issue
Chamber News Representatives of South Yorkshire’s business community have today written to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Aviation, Maritime and Security, Mike Kane MP, calling for his help in getting the airspace above Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) reinstated. This is not the first time that the advocacy group has tried to enlist Westminster’s support…
Doncaster Business Community Enjoys Luxury and Excitement at St Leger Ladies Day
Chamber News On the back of another prestigious and well-attended event, Doncaster Chamber is commending those in the local business community who help make the St Leger Ladies Day such a resounding success year after year. Having debuted back in 1776, the St Leger has been going strong now for 248 years, making it the…
Shortlist Announced For 2024 Doncaster Business Awards
Chamber News The shortlist for the 26th annual Doncaster Business Awards has officially been unveiled today, with an impressive line-up of finalists spanning 16 diverse categories. A prestigious night of glitz and glamour, the black tie event (which is organised by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce and will next be taking place on Thursday the 12th…
New Report Celebrates a Year of Progress and Major Changes in the South Yorkshire Skills System
Chamber News Significant headway has been made over the past year when it comes to tackling South Yorkshire’s pressing skills challenges, according to a new, detailed report on the subject. Taking stock of the most notable developments from the past twelve months, the South Yorkshire LSIP Progress Report assesses how far our region has come…
Bank of England Governor to Address Doncaster Businesses at Exclusive Chamber Event: A Dialogue on Monetary Stability and Local Economic Growth
Chamber News Bank of England Governor to Address Doncaster Businesses at Exclusive Chamber Event: A Dialogue on Monetary Stability and Local Economic Growth Selected Doncaster businesses will soon enjoy an audience with the Bank of England’s most senior leader and decision-maker, at an event organised by the local Chamber of Commerce. Andrew Bailey, Governor…
As Young People Receive Their GCSE Results, Doncaster Chamber Calls For A Shake Up Of Careers Advice To Align With Business Needs
Chamber News Across the country, including in Doncaster, students will be receiving their GCSE results today, marking a pivotal milestone in their lives. Doncaster Chamber would like to congratulate school leavers and wish them all the best in their future endeavours. With A-Level results also being received last week, this is an exciting time for…
South Yorkshire Businesses Asked To Share Their Experiences With Access To Finance
Chamber News South Yorkshire Businesses Asked To Share Their Experiences With Access To Finance Businesses across South Yorkshire are being asked to share their experiences when it comes to access to financial support, via a new poll conducted by the three regional Chambers of Commerce. Open from now until Monday 16th of September, the…
Small Businesses Boom in Doncaster, with Highest Post-Pandemic SME Growth in Yorkshire
Chamber News Small Businesses Boom in Doncaster, with Highest Post-Pandemic SME Growth in Yorkshire Doncaster has seen the highest growth in the number of small and medium-sized businesses in Yorkshire since the pandemic, according to new research from iwoca – one of Europe’s largest small business lenders. Iwoca’s research is based on analysis of ONS…
Doncaster Chamber Urges Government To Think Long Term With Future Budget Cuts, Following Chancellor’s Spending Audit
Chamber News Doncaster Chamber of Commerce is calling for constancy, as well as long-term thinking on economic matters, following Labour’s recent spending audit. Delivered by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, on Monday the 29th of July, this Parliamentary address was used to outline the Government’s plans in relation to things like tax, public sector…
Doncaster Chamber Reacts to Encouraging Signals and Notable Omissions in the 2024 King’s Speech
Chamber News Reacting to the 2024 King’s Speech, Doncaster Chamber has applauded the Government for signalling that it is listening to business, and that it has the makings of a coherent plan for stimulating growth. However, while there are certainly many positives here, it is vital that these encouraging intentions translate into action. Marking the…