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Opportunity for entrepreneurs to influence EU business agenda |
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What would you do if you were sitting in the European Parliament alongside President Jerzy Buzek for a day?
On October 14, the British Chambers of Commerce is giving over 700 entrepreneurs an opportunity to visit the European Parliament for an event that will put your business views at more >> |
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WIN COPIES OF NEW COACHING BOOK BY LOCAL AUTHOR |
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Peterborough based executive coach and Chamber member, Keith Nelson, has just authored a book titled Your Total Coach: 50 Ideas for Inspiring Personal and Professional Growth. It guides ambitious coaches and managers who want to advance their coaching skills through 3 tiers of more >> |
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Exporters told to maximise trade opportunities in Brazil |
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More manufacturers and exporters should be taking advantage of one of the fastest growing economies in the world, according to Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.
Recently released manufacturing figures for June show that total manufacturing output increased by 4.1 per cent in June 2010 more >> |
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Chamber launches letter writing campaign over future of A14 |
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The Chamber has launched a letter-writing campaign over the importance of upgrading the A14 in Cambridgeshire after Transport Ministers refused to meet with local MPs to discuss the issue. Jonathan Djanogly MP had requested a meeting to outline the concerns of his constituents with Ministers, but more >> |
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Will you sleep rough for charity this winter? |
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Peterborough Soup Kitchen is inviting over 300 people to 'sleep rough' for one night in November - to bring in badly needed money and raise awareness of the city's high number of homeless population. The charity - which serves food to the homeless six nights a week - is to organise its huge Sleep more >> |
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EEDA announce £½ million to 'plug the gaps' in rural broadband provision |
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Rural communities across the East of England could be enjoying access to super-fast broadband for the very first time with new funding announced today. The East of England Development Agency (EEDA) has secured half a million pounds through the Regional Development Programme for England (RDPE) to more >> |
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Business Focus exhibition promises top tips on tendering for public sector contracts |
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Public sector finances may be feeling the squeeze but there are still contracts to be won and local businesses will be given top tips on winning them at this year's Business Focus event.
For a second consecutive year Peterborough's popular business-to-business exhibition will incorporate more >> |
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New surgeries to help businesses thrive in the city |
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City businesses who would like to expand or who have issues they need to resolve are being invited to attend new monthly surgeries being organised by Peterborough City Council Leader, councillor Marco Cereste.
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Chamber reacts to Chancellor's Emergency Budget |
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Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce has reacted to Chancellor George Osborne's emergency budget, labelling the speech 'disappointing' for businesses in our region.
John Bridge OBE, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, said:
'This was a disappointing speech for more >> |
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Chamber calls on Chancellor to drop unsustainable ring-fences |
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The Chamber has spoken out against ring-fences for health and overseas aid budgets, claiming that they are unjustifiable and pose serious risks to the UK's economic recovery and future growth.
Chamber Chief Executive John Bridge says that by protecting certain budgets and programmes more >> |
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Chamber lobbies Vince Cable for fair regional investment |
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The Chamber has begun lobbying the Government for 'proportionate investment' in the East of England, highlighting that the region has been unfairly funded in recent years despite producing the third highest return on public investment of all regions.
Chief Executive John Bridge OBE more >> |
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Have you got what it takes to be an Entrepreneur? |
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Can you use your business skills to turn £50 into £1,000 in the name of charity? If you feel you can then sign up to the Sue Ryder Care Big Wig's challenge! We will give you a crisp £50 note and assist you in your fundraisings efforts throughout the 4 months. For more information please contact the more >> |
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Proud to be a member of the Ultimate Business Network? |
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CHANGING your business stationery? Why not promote the fact that you belong to the Ultimate Business Network by displaying our logo on your letterheads, e-mail templates and even adverts? We know that our members are always keen to employ the services of other Chamber members across the county, and more >> |
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Are you a member of our Business Network Online? |
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Have you signed up for the Business Network Online, the Chambers' new tender alert service which allows connects your business with Chamber members across the UK and opens up exciting new business opportunities?
You can also use it to source new suppliers for your own business needs - more >> |
