OUR FORUMS
Digital Forum
Chaired by Charlie Houston-Brown, Director, Rushkeep Solutions Ltd
This forum is here to drive the growing digital sector in Staffordshire, enabling businesses to freely exchange information, share best practice and discuss digital innovation, information communication technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
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TRANSPORT FORUM
Chaired by Mike Herbert, Retired Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce President
This forum is tasked with exchanging information on transport, infrastructure, automation and modernisation in transport, and road, sea, rail and aviation policy. Recent topics covered include M6 Smart Motorway project, HS2, automated vehicles, and electric vehicle charging points across Staffordshire. It also receives updates on national transport policy.
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SOCIAL VALUE AND PROCUREMENT FORUM
Chaired by Margaret Michell, Communications Director, Fender Socks
This forum is specifically tailored to bring together business leaders from the Chamber membership who are looking to promote social value, CSR and social enterprises within Staffordshire. Methods to help grow social value within our community and local and national constraints are addressed and discussed.
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HS2 FORUM
Chaired by Lee White
The role of this forum is to advise the Chambers’ Board on policy and service issues relating to HS2 and to provide a wider forum for members to network and share information on this subject. The forum aims to ensure that Staffordshire gets the maximum economic and social benefits from the build and arrival of HS2.
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MONEY MATTERS FORUM
Chaired by Peter Graham, Partner, RSM
This forum brings together financial and professional services businesses to exchange information on issues such as taxation and corporate law. Recent topics for discussion have included making tax digital, GDPR and corporate governance.
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CHARITY FORUM
Chaired by Ben Martindale, Synectics Solutions Ltd
This forum is tasked with advising the Chambers’ Board and Council on policy and service issues relating to charities and to support with governance, strategy and awareness raising. Local charity leaders are invited to network and discuss issues related to the charity sector, sharing relevant information and best practice.
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