Chamber News
Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Doncaster Being Granted City Status
News & Events After a determined campaign earlier in the year, Doncaster has officially been granted city status. This is an extremely welcome and long-awaited development, not only for the borough itself but for the wider region as well. After all, it will bring a range of economic benefits into South Yorkshire and will also…
Doncaster Chamber Business Expert Inspires Young Entrepreneurs at UTC
News & Events A business expert from Doncaster Chamber recently gave an inspiring talk and workshop session to students at the local University Technical College (UTC). Gary Brocklesby, Business Advisor, spoke to around 100 aspiring entrepreneurs about how they can fulfil their ambitions, offering guidance on things like how to get a firm off the…
Salvage and Motor Recycling Company Becomes Latest Patrons of Doncaster Chamber
News & Events SYNETIQ Ltd., a forward-thinking salvage company, has become Doncaster Chamber’s newest patron member. SYNETIQ is dedicated to doing the right thing by the environment, conducting its automotive salvage, dismantling and recycling business in a way that is more environmentally friendly and does not cost the Earth. The business works with clients, including…
South Yorkshire Mayoral Candidates Face Voters in Doncaster Hustings Event
News & Events With South Yorkshire about to elect its new metro mayor, the candidates running for this position gathered together at a hustings event in Doncaster. Here, they each discussed their priorities for the role and answered questions that were posed to them by residents. Upon being elected, the South Yorkshire Metro Mayor will…
Doncaster Engineering Firm Wins Prestigious National Award
News & Events Doncaster-based firm, Tickhill Engineering trading as Haith, has been presented with a national award, in recognition of how it developed a cutting-edge machine that’s now used in food processing lines across the globe. This is the second time that the engineering company -a market leader that manufactures equipment for the handling of…
Doncaster Business Conference To Connect Local Firms and Politicians
News & Events Doncaster Chamber’s popular business conference will be returning in May, giving local business leaders a chance to air their views about the challenges that are facing them, to engage with politicians and to get involved with exciting conversations about our borough’s future. Titled “Doncaster, What’s Next?”, the event – organised by Doncaster…
Doncaster Chamber Donates over £8,000 to Local Mental Health and Social Care Charities
News & Events Three local charities have received a cumulative donation of £8,535 from Doncaster Chamber. In support of the community’s mental health and social care needs, the funds were split between Doncaster Mind, Age UK Doncaster and the local Phoenix WoMen’s Aid branch. Each of these organisations were given a £2,845 share of the…
South Yorkshire Chambers Urge Government To Act on Cost-of-Doing Business Crisis
News & Events In a joint statement by the CEOs of Doncaster, Sheffield and Barnsley & Rotherham Chambers of Commerce, they said: “It’s a testament to the strength of our businesses in South Yorkshire that, despite the tough backdrop, many remain optimistic about their prospects for growth. Investment plans are holding firm. Growth in sales…
Doncaster Chamber Helps Open the London Stock Exchange After Winning Prestigious National Award
News & Events Doncaster Chamber helped to open trading at the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday. This honour was bestowed upon the organization after it won a national “Chamber of the Year” prize, all the way back in 2019. As per tradition, each recipient of the annual Chamber Business Awards is invited to a market…
Doncaster Chamber Says New Schools White Paper Does Not Take All Children Into Account
News & Events The latest Schools White Paper, which is the first to be published in 6 years, explains the government’s plans to drive up English and Maths standards across the country. Detailing a new “Parent Pledge”, this report lays out key steps that education providers will need to follow in order to support children…
Doncaster Chamber Comments On Chancellor’s Spring Statement
News & Events The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has today delivered his Spring Statement to the House of Commons. This update, sometimes referred to as a “mini-budget”, is typically for keeping the public informed about the state of the UK economy and providing a forecast from the Office of Budget Responsibility (OBR). Generally…
South Yorkshire Skills for Recovery Report Launched
News & Events Commissioned by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the report has been produced using original survey data from the Chambers of Commerce in South Yorkshire, combined with content from a series of focus groups within key sectors. Key findings include: The economy is in a strong position for growth over the coming 12-18…