Chamber News

News & Events On the publication of the South Yorkshire People Survey, powered by the Quarterly Economic Survey for Q3 2022, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: “This has been a challenging quarter for the region’s economy and our survey reflects that. The unwelcome…

News & Events The three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce have written to the Secretary of State for Transport, asking for clarity on what the UK government is doing to prevent the imminent closure of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA). Today, the respective Chief Executives for Doncaster Chamber, Sheffield Chamber and Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber have…

Chamber News Six locations are currently vying to be named headquarters of Great British Railways (GBR) and, as the decision about this looms, Doncaster Chamber is urging the government to choose South Yorkshire. Earlier this year, a competitive bidding process was opened to towns and cities across the UK, with a goal of deciding where…

News & Events Doncaster Chamber has responded to this morning’s announcement, from Peel Group, that Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) is set to close.  Reacting to this news, Dan Fell, Chief Exec of the Chamber said: “We are very disappointed to learn that Peel Group has chosen to reject the region’s generous offer regarding Doncaster Sheffield…

News & Events Responding to the Chancellor’s ‘Mini Budget’, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: “South Yorkshire businesses share the ambition of the Chancellor to raise the UK’s economic game. At a time when so many face rising energy costs and workforce shortages, bold…

News & Events An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Board of Directors. On your behalf, this group works to ensure that the Chamber is run effectively by providing leadership, governance, oversight and assurance. They are elected by our members, at which point they serve three years as non-executive directors (NEDs). Once that term…

News & Events As we observe a Bank Holiday for the funeral of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, our office will be closed on Monday the 19th September. Rest assured, the Chamber will reopen on Tuesday the 20th September, at which point normal services will resume. We thank you for your understanding and patience.

News & Events Doncaster Chamber is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II. Dan Fell, Chief Exec of Doncaster Chamber, said: “This news has been profoundly affecting for us at the Chamber, for our members and, I am sure, for the whole of South Yorkshire. “For most people today, the…

News & Events Doncaster Chamber has been shortlisted for a national award, in recognition of the tireless work it does for the local business community.   The “Chamber of the Year” accolade will be featured as part of the Chamber Business Awards event in October. A total of 53 accredited organisations – across the UK…

News & Events The shortlist for this year’s Doncaster Business Awards has just been announced, with an assortment of impressive nominees spanning a total of 13 different categories. Taking place on Thursday, December 1, this will be the annual ceremony’s 24th iteration and will take place at the usual venue of Doncaster Racecourse. The black-tie event…

News & Events The three Chambers of Commerce for South Yorkshire confirm funding to continue the development of a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) on behalf of the entire region. The three Chambers of Commerce for South Yorkshire confirm funding to continue the development of a Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) on behalf of the…

News & Events Partners from across Doncaster and South Yorkshire, including the Mayors of Doncaster and South Yorkshire and local MPs, have today welcomed Rail Minister Wendy Morton MP to the city as part of the national competition to be the home of Great British Railways. The Minister visited Doncaster’s rail cluster – including major…