Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkAir Quality
Air pollution continues to pose a large environmental public health risk in the UK and threatens the lives of the more vulnerable members of our society. Recent studies suggest that
29 November 2022 in Finance & Funding, Influence & Network, Membership
Annual Review 2021-22
Will you be joining us for our Staffordshire Business Festival from 6th - 10th September?
20 July 2021 in Influence & Network
Awards 2022
Businesses in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire during the last 12 months were celebrated with no fewer than 15 category awards
04 August 2023 in Influence & Network
Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled his Spring Budget back in March. At the start of March, we wrote to Mr Hunt with a list of Budget ‘asks’. We called for measures
18 August 2021 in Influence & Network
Business Festival 2021
Will you be joining us for our Staffordshire Business Festival from 6th - 10th September?
Read more +31 August 2021 in Influence & NetworkBusiness Pledge for Literacy
A framework for businesses to tackle the literacy challenges throughout the county.
Read more +01 December 2021 in Influence & NetworkClean Air Conscious Staffordshire
The government’s clean air strategy aims to protect the nation’s health, protect the environment, and secure green growth and innovation.
Read more +15 May 2023 in Influence & Network, UncategorizedDeclan’s Blog: 1989
….The fall of the Berlin Wall…. ….UK music charts dominated by Jive Bunny…. ….Port Vale join Stoke City in the second tier of English football, to reignite “El Ceramico” sporting
Read more +18 September 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Blog: Brand new Chamber Forum
I’m delighted to announce that we are launching a new International Trade forum, open to our member businesses who export and import goods and services from overseas. The forum will
Read more +11 September 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Blog: Election season and your chance to meet the MP
It’s election season at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce, as we invite our members to apply for places on our local area advisory boards, in both Stafford and the Staffordshire Moorlands.
Read more +19 June 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s blog: have your say in our Chamber forums
Our Chamber forums are a great way for our members to come together and shape our policy and lobbying work. Chamber forums are also a perfect opportunity to grow learning
Read more +17 July 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Blog: Key priorities for Stafford
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is the voice of the local business community. We’re here to represent the views of our member businesses, on a range of topics. We give our
Read more +12 June 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s blog: manufacturing in Staffordshire
Let’s talk about the powerhouse that is manufacturing in Staffordshire. This sector not only contributes a solid 10 per cent to the local economy but also showcases the region’s exceptional
Read more +31 July 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Blog: Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council Local Plan – have your say
With a population of more than 123,000, the Borough of Newcastle under Lyme stretches across the north of Staffordshire, extending from the edges of Market Drayton, over to Kidsgrove and
Read more +03 July 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Blog: On the right track
Train passenger numbers continue to climb after the pandemic. Trains bring people to and from work and they also move people for work. It’s so important for a rail network
Read more +24 April 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Policy Update
Last week, we brought together a group of member businesses to meet with the MP for Staffordshire Moorlands, Karen Bradley, MP. This was a great opportunity to get the views
Read more +22 May 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Policy Update
I recently attended the British Chambers’ of Conference (BCC) Annual Global Conference in London. Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is one of fifty-three accredited Chambers across the UK, stretching from Cornwall
Read more +05 June 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Policy Update
I was recently invited to join a guided tour of the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND), at Keele University. SEND can be described as “an at scale environment, providing a
Read more +06 March 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Policy Update: Chambers’ Digital Forum
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce recently held our first digital forum of the year, hosted at our Stafford office. As a digital forum, it was appropriate that members had the ‘hybrid’
Read more +17 April 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Policy Update: Helping to influence the key business issues in Staffordshire
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce is known as the voice of local business in Staffordshire – but what does this really mean? Being a member of the Chambers is not just
Read more +20 March 2023 in Influence & Network, UncategorizedDeclan’s Policy Update: HS2 latest
We were disappointed to hear of the announcement to delay the start of construction of Phase 2A of the HS2 line. The line has been split into sections – and
Read more +13 March 2023 in Influence & Network, UncategorizedDeclan’s Policy Update: Spring Budget
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt, is due to announce the Spring Budget on Wednesday (15 March). We have written to Mr Hunt to outline what
Read more +27 March 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsDeclan’s Policy Update: The vital role of the Chambers’ Forums
The end of March means winding the clocks forward an hour, brighter evenings and a chance to look back on the role of our Chambers’ policy forums during Quarter 1
Read more +09 May 2023 in Influence & Network, Membership, Staff & HREnergy Services
Staffordshire Chambers Energy Services: Expert Energy Advice for Staffordshire Business Owners. If you are a Staffordshire Chambers member, you can benefit from Staffordshire Chambers Energy Services provided by Troo. This
Read more +25 August 2020 in Influence & Network, Marketing & Digital InnovationEvents
Find new customers, promote your business and network with other Chamber members.
04 August 2023 in Influence & Network
HS2
The decision to pause the start of construction of Phase 2A of the line from Fradley to Crewe, for at least two years, is extremely disappointing for Staffordshire. HS2 is
26 March 2021 in Influence & Network
HS2 Resource Hub
Local businesses can find out more about how to get involved and also register their interest with HS2 contractors.
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkHustings event
On Thursday 4th May, voters went to the polls in local elections taking place in many parts of Staffordshire. A week before we brought the then Leader of Stoke on
Read more +21 September 2020 in Influence & NetworkInfluence and Policy
Our influence and policy team aims to represent the interests of Staffordshire businesses at a local and national level.
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkMP meetings
In recent months we have facilitated meetings with Karen Bradley and Bill cash, MPs for Staffordshire Moorlands and Stone respectively. Discussions focused on a wide range of topics including levelling
Read more +25 July 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsNew survey to offer insights into local salary information to aid recruitment
Staffordshire Chambers has teamed up with Hays Recruitment to launch a new Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire workforce survey for 2023. The results of the survey will provide local businesses with an
Read more +24 September 2020 in Influence & NetworkQES Survey
The QES, Britain’s longest-running, survey, has provided consistent data since 1989.
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkQuarterly Economic Survey (QES) results from Q2, 2023
Our quarterly economic survey feeds into the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey which is the UK’s largest and longest running independent business survey with over 5000 participants. The QES
Read more +21 July 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsSara’s Blog: Inflation slows and the Better World Festival
This week’s inflation data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) illustrates that while consumer price and core inflation remain stubbornly high, businesses’ input prices have fallen. Inflation fell to
Read more +21 September 2020 in Influence & NetworkSector Forums
Our influence and policy team aims to represent the interests of Staffordshire businesses at a local and national level.
Read more +03 August 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsStaffordshire businesses urged to protect themselves from crime through series of videos
A series of hard-hitting videos are being launched to encourage Staffordshire businesses to take advantage of the free Staffordshire Business Crime Helpline to help reduce the risk of business crime.
Read more +24 July 2023 in Influence & Network, NewsStaffordshire Chambers announce trio of ‘Meet the MP’ events
Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce has announced a series of exclusive ‘Meet the MP’ events, providing an exceptional opportunity for Chamber members to engage directly with local MPs. These events are
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of Charity Forum
The Charity Forum at Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce held a meeting to discuss re-invigorating the forum and its role within existing networks. The attendees explored ways to engage more people
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of Digital Forum
The meeting discussed the launch of the 2023 Let’s Do Business Expo with the theme “AI & Data Revolution.” The event is scheduled for October 12, 2023, at Uttoxeter Racecourse,
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of Energy, Environment & Sustainability
During the latest Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Forum, a presentation on ‘The Great Greenwashing Crackdown’ was delivered. The presentation covered the concepts of greenwashing and greenhushing
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of HR Forum
Vast, a charity focused on the Voluntary sector in Stoke-on-Trent and parts of South Staffordshire, discussed the benefits of employee volunteering, including improved retention, brand awareness, empowerment, team cohesion, and
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of HS2 Forum
The meeting began with a member business explaining vocational training services in Lichfield and Stoke-on-Trent, including training for HS2 construction. Several cohorts of trainees have started the training, and they
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of Manufacturers Forum
During the meeting, a participant asked about the gender split of applicants for the apprenticeship programs. It was noted that there is still an issue with the perception of manufacturing
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of Planning and Infrastructure Forum
During the latest Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Planning and Infrastructure Forum, the concept of the ’15-minute city’ vision was discussed, which aims to meet most residents’ daily needs within a
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of Social Value Forum
During the latest Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Social Value Forum, attendees welcomed new members and discussed various topics related to social value and sustainable development goals. The chosen sustainable development
Read more +04 August 2023 in Influence & NetworkSummary of the Rural Business Forum
During the meeting, participants emphasized the importance of sustainability and how all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are interconnected. The UK Government’s commitment to Net Zero emissions by
Read more +27 April 2021 in Influence & NetworkSustainable Development Goals
No matter how large or small, and regardless of industry, all companies can do their bit to save the planet.
17 September 2021 in Influence & Network, News
The Members Lounge
Chamber members get to enjoy free use of our bright and airy Members’ Lounge in Festival Park – a perfect place to work, meet and network.
