Uncategorised 24 July 2024
Most SMEs Still Struggling to Embrace AI
The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Research carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit in partnership with specialist recruiter Pertemps Network Group, shows: • 43% of firms have no plans to use AI […]
Uncategorised 24 July 2024
Barriers To Work Must Be Removed
Reacting to the launch of the Pathways Into Employment report and plans for a new Government White Paper, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The Government is right to focus on getting more people into jobs and giving local areas the tools to do it. “Firms are struggling […]
Uncategorised 23 July 2024
Influential partnership promotes the opportunity in the East
Two key regional organisations have come together to promote the economic opportunity that Government can unlock in the East of England. Chambers East (Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk Chambers of Commerce working together) has produced the Opportunity East Report in partnership with the East of England Local Government Association (EELGA). The East of England is […]
Local Skills Improvement Plan 22 July 2024
Skills crucial to economic growth
Responding to the launch of Skills England, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK economy has a pervasive skills and productivity problem that stretches back long before the pandemic and Brexit. “Skills shortages ramp up pressure on firms, damaging their ability to operate profitably and leading to […]
Uncategorised 22 July 2024
Sponsorship Opportunities for Chamber Events
Want to get involved with sponsoring a Chamber event? We have a variety of opportunities available: Headline Sponsor Speaking slots Informal Networking B2B sponsors + more Find out more here > Sponsorship Opportunities To get involved, please email events@cambscci.co.uk
Uncategorised 22 July 2024
Local Region Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q2 Results
Thank you all for giving your opinion on the UK’s largest Economic Survey, brought to you by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). We have compiled the results together for viewing below. If you have any questions, please contact marketing@cambscci.co.uk See the full results here > QES Q2 2024
Uncategorised 19 July 2024
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce announces strategic partnership with Chris Brown of ActionCOACH
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is excited to announce a strategic partnership with renowned business coach, Chris Brown of ActionCOACH. This collaboration will bring a series of free “Webinar based Lunch and Learn” coaching sessions, designed to foster business growth and development. Chris Brown is an expert in business coaching, and his sessions have been […]
Uncategorised 19 July 2024
Domino Takes Major Steps Towards Sustainability Goals
A Cambridge company is enhancing its commitment to sustainability with a major installation of solar panels at its Bar Hill headquarters. Domino has invested in a total of more than 650 new solar panels on its main building at Trafalgar Way, adding to the 250 already installed on other adjacent units. During the recent refurbishment […]
Uncategorised 19 July 2024
Delivering On Skills Must Be A Priority
Responding to the latest labour market data published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The labour market is continuing to cool but high wage growth is still bearing down heavily on businesses. Our research shows labour costs are the main external […]