Chamber News
The Third Episode of PolicyPod Is Now Available, Listen Today!
News & Events Discover what the Mayor of South Yorkshire, Oliver Coppard’s top priorities are. James Marriott, podcast host, and Louisa Harrison-Walker, Executive Director at Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, put forward questions based on the findings of the quarter 2 South Yorkshire Quarterly Economic Survey. Gain real insight from the mayor himself, responding to what…
Doncaster Chamber Calls For An End To Political Sparring Over Doncaster Sheffield Airport Review
News & Events It has been three weeks since the owners of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA), Peel Group, announced their intention to conduct a short-term review into the viability of aviation activity at the site. Ever since this story broke, your Chamber – along with Doncaster Council and the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority –…
Doncaster Primary School Children Experience Nature Up Close and Discover Career Opportunities in Wildlife
News & Events Children at a local primary school had a chance to take their learning outside of the classroom last week, getting up close and personal with nature, thanks to a pair of events organised by Doncaster Chamber. The year 6 pupils, who attend Town Field Primary School, embarked on a special trip to…
iPort Rail and Woodland Group Join Doncaster Chamber
News & Events Two heavyweights in the freighting industry have joined as new members of Doncaster Chamber. Woodland Group Doncaster and iPort Rail have each signed up for Gold-tier memberships, entitling them to the highest level benefits that are available to those in the Chamber network. This decision to join has solidified both companies’ commitment…
Chamber Responds to News That Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s Future Is in Doubt
News & Events Responding to the review announced by airport owner Peel Group, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: Since opening, Doncaster Sheffield Airport has made a significant contribution to South Yorkshire. The airport has created jobs, improved global connectivity and done much to…
Doncaster Has Been Selected as a #DestinationGBR Finalist
News & Events Doncaster has been shortlisted as one of 6 possible contenders for being named the new HQ of Great British Railways (GBR). For context, this public entity will oversee rail transport across the country (from 2023 onwards), bringing an end to the industry’s current state of fragmentation. Among other things, it will be within…
Doncaster Businesses Need Support With Inflation and New Economic Strategy According to Survey Results
News & Events Businesses in Doncaster are facing unprecedented economic pressures, according to a recent study that was carried out by the South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce. The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the nation’s largest independent review of business sentiment, with accredited chambers all over the country getting their members to fill it in.…
Chamber President Selects the Local Charities That Will Benefit From This Year’s Doncaster Business Awards
News & Events Two local charities will each receive a share of the proceeds from this year’s Doncaster Business Awards in December. The money will be raised through generous donations on behalf of the event’s attendees, as well as via a high-value auction that will be taking place during the black-tie evening itself. The People…
Doncaster Chamber Welcomes Job Boost From New Hybrid Air Vehicles Deal
News & Events Thousands of jobs are about to be created in South Yorkshire, owing to a major deal that will see a fleet of environmentally-friendly airships built in the region. Headquartered in Bedford, Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is a leader in the field of sustainable aviation technologies, with a manufacturing cluster based in South…
Nominations for Doncaster Business Awards to Open at Launch Party Next Week
News & Events The 24th annual Doncaster Business Awards are taking place once again in December, with nominations formally opening this month. Organised by Doncaster Chamber, this black-tie event always proves to be one of the biggest dates in the local business community calendar. 900 people attend each and every year, to celebrate the impressive…
South Yorkshire Business Experts Discuss the Importance of Innovation in New Podcast
News & Events A team of experts from the local business community recently came together to discuss their views on innovation, its benefits and the various obstacles that can hinder it. This all happened during the latest episode of the South Yorkshire Policy Pod. Developed by the three regional Chambers of Commerce (those being Doncaster,…
Doncaster Chamber Business Conference Outlines Ambition and Plans for City’s Future
News & Events Business leaders and politicians came together yesterday to attend a forward-looking event, in which delegates explored the opportunities available to Doncaster’s economy and what can be done to ensure its continued growth. Titled “Doncaster, What’s Next?”, the business conference was organised by the city’s Chamber of Commerce and took place at the…