Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce

Please be aware that the Members' Lounge will be closed for staff training next Monday, 4 November. We'll reopen as usual on Tuesday, 5 November.

We're looking for a 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 to join the team at Commerce House 🙌🏽 The successful candidate will provide reception and administrative support so that all visitors and callers receive the best possible impression of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce. View the full job spec and apply 🔗 tinyurl.com/3hdct2c6

The details for the next instalment of our Big Business Breakfast series are now 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱! Join us at the bet365 Stadium on Wednesday, 4 December, to discover the key funding and finance opportunities that can drive your business growth. Staffordshire's top finance experts will talk through the current funding opportunities available for Staffordshire businesses, including Training Skills Grants, start-up grants, and innovation funding to enhance your products, processes or services. Tickets include a cooked breakfast and networking opportunities. Book yours here 🔗 tinyurl.com/3z8m5e43

Feedback from Staffordshire businesses is strengthening the county’s case in a letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of this week’s budget, which urges her to back businesses and boost confidence. Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce CEO Rachel Laver has used data from its quarterly economic survey to flag the issues that matter to businesses in Staffordshire.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! Staffordshire Chambers is looking to recruit a Digital Content Lead to shape and develop the Chambers’ digital presence. The Digital Content Lead will proactively create engaging content across existing and future digital channels, while maintaining consistency with the Chambers’ brand guidelines. Interested? View the job spec in full ⬇️

Thank you to all of the businesses that joined us for our autumn Patrons’ Lunch this afternoon, brilliantly hosted by the team at Heaton House Farm. Guests enjoyed a delicious two-course dinner and keynote presentation from former footballer and charity founder, Lou Macari. To join Staffordshire’s leading businesses and unlock the full benefits of becoming a Chamber Patron, please email karena.pawlak@staffordshirechambers.co.uk

1️⃣ 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗼! 🎃 Join us at Commerce House next Wednesday, 30 October for our Halloween quiz and enjoy a spooktacular evening of quizzing and networking with other up-and-coming professionals from Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Don't ghost us! Book your tickets, which are free for Finest & Future Finest members, here 🔗 tinyurl.com/2wwefbxa

Staffordshire-based Laser Process (Manufacturing Services) has received a £100,000 'Green Solutions' grant to invest in new equipment that will reduce their energy costs and emissions. Green Solutions, operated by Staffordshire County Council, is one of a number of funding and finance opportunities currently available to businesses across the county. To find out more about what opportunities are available to your business, please email Info@StaffordshireChambers.co.uk Or find out more about Laser Process' experience with the Green Solutions grant via Daily Focus - Staffordshire Business News, here 🔗 tinyurl.com/52pd7nhf

A handful of tickets remain for Staffordshire’s biggest annual gathering of manufacturers, which returns to Uttoxeter Racecourse on 21 November. Industry giants including Simon Ball of Ornua and David Roberts of GivEnergy will join guests in the 1907 Suite for an evening of business insights, networking and a delicious two-course dinner. Book your ticket 🔗 tinyurl.com/4ah9mv3x

Business confidence in Staffordshire stalled in the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest findings in Staffordshire Chambers’ Quarterly Economic Survey. Declan Riddell, Policy Adviser at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, said: "We’re hearing anecdotal evidence that businesses are holding back on investment, opting for a ‘wait and see’ approach as to what is announced in the Chancellor’s Budget later this month."