North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Latest Chamber News 2008

Government's six week £505 million fuel tax windfall makes October's 2p fuel duty rise unjustifiable Added: 16-05-2008
From the start of the tax year on April 1 to today (Friday May 16) the Government has
had a windfall of £505 million in tax due to the rising price of oil - the same as
what will be raised by the proposed 2p fuel duty rise in October during this tax
year.The findings have come from the British Chambers of Commerce fuel duty model which
takes...
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SaBRE vist to Cyprus 17-19 July 2008 Added: 14-05-2008
SaBRE has organised an Employers Abroad Trip to Cyprus to give employers the opportunity
to learn more about the Volunteer Reserve Forces and the vital role they play. The
training will be conducted by 101 (V) EOD Regiment, Royal Engineers. EOD (Explosive
Ordinance Disposal) is the safe destruction of mines or other explosives and is a
critical...
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How to cope with Energy highs Added: 13-05-2008
Energy markets are again in turmoil with record highs being posted on gas and
electricity base load prices. Wholesale Gas prices have risen by approximately 110%
since February 2007 and electricity prices have risen by around 135% over this time.
“The markets are being driven by high coal and oil prices along with the economic
growth...
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The Skills Pledge Added: 09-05-2008
On 23 June, the Chamber will be welcoming not one, but two Government Ministers
to promote the Skills Pledge to local businesses so that we can make the UK a
world leader in skills by 2020. Guest speakers will include Minister of State
for Innovation Universities and Skills, Bill Rammell MP and the Regional
Minister for the West Midlands, Liam...
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Staffordshire Business Innovation Centre - Innovation Steps - Series of Workshops Added: 02-05-2008
Focus on Intellectual PropertyDo you have any Intellectual Property you should
be protecting?What is the value of a Trade Mark?What is the value of a
Registered Design?If you want to understand the world of Intellectual Property
then attend the next workshop deliverd by the Business Innovation Centre:21 May
2008, 10am-4.00pm, delivered by Knight...
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Free workshops to improve confidence of local businesses in recruiting disabled candidates Added: 23-04-2008
Local employers are being given the opportunity to take part in two free
workshops in order to improve their confidence in recruiting and retaining
disabled staff.The half-day workshop, which will be held at the Britannia
Stadium, Stoke on 14 May will give those responsible for staff recruitment in
small to medium-sized companies the practical...
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Boost for IT suppliers in North Staffordshire Added: 22-04-2008
North Staffordshire-based IT companies have been given a major boost when it
comes to standing out from the crowd. Accredit UK, the quality standard that has
been developed to help IT suppliers of all sizes, has announced that it is able
to offer certifications at reduced rates for a limited time.A New Standard To
Prove ExcellenceA survey in late...
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Environmental Policy and Your Business Added: 11-04-2008
The Chamber is setting up an environmental forum to alert members to new
legislation and to provide a voice for business on emerging policy issues at a
local, regional, national and European level.If you would like to become
involved, or for further information, conctact Jane Cook on 01782 202222.
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Retail Price Index Added: 11-04-2008
MonthRPI (1987)
Base  Inflation2007  February203.14.6%March204.44.8%April205
.44.5%May206.24.3%June207.34.4%July206.13.8%August207.34.1%September208.03.9%Oct
ober208.94.2%November209.74.3%December210.94.0%2008  January209.8 4.1%
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Employment Law Update in Conjunction with Chamber HR Added: 11-04-2008
Compromise out of TroubleAlmost every day the pack page headlines focus on some
dispute between managers and company owners. Often managers, with long periods
of their contract remaining, are dismissed on a whim of failure. More recently,
there have been the much publicised problems at Liverpool Football Club;
including revelations that one of the...
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Helping you to Keep Your Workforce Healthy and Motivated Added: 11-04-2008
Available in partnership with Westfield Health, the Chamber Primary Health Plan
is an effective absence and risk management tool, starting from just £1.10
per employee, per week!Developed in conjunction with the British Chambers of
Commerce, the Chamber Plan could help you to:Reduce long-term absenteeism and
related costsImprove recruitment...
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Fifty Thousand Reasons to Enter the Chamber Awards 2008 Added: 08-04-2008
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is encouraging UK businesses to enter
this year's Chamber Awards, for the chance to win £50,000 courtesy of
the RBS Group. Now in its fifth year, the Chamber Awards 2008 sets out to
identify outstanding business achievement within the UK business community.There
are eight different categories of...
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Eight Year Vision of Business Leaders Helps to Chart Future Growth for Stafford Borough Added: 08-04-2008
A long-tem plan to stimulate business growth and help shape the future economic
development of Stafford Borough has been unveiled by Stafford Chamber of
Commerce & Industry.Their Business Manifesto 2008-2016 sets out clearly and
concisely what needs to be done over the next eight years if businesses in the
area are to prosper and grow - and the...
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Warnings Added: 22-02-2008
Euro Business GuideA member has made us aware of the above scam. They recieved a
form from the above body aking them to update their company profile to go into
an online European Business Directory. They say the updating is free of charge,
which implies that you have an existing entry to update.However, on examining
the small print, it clearly...
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Letter to the Chancellor outlines hauliers' concerns over another rise in fuel duty Added: 24-01-2008
Businesses in North Staffordshire have joined road hauliers and other business
members from around the country to write an open letter to the Chancellor,
urging him to scrap the proposed increase in fuel duty, scheduled for April.The
Government has controversially planned an increase of 2p per litre on fuel duty,
which hauliers and road dependent...
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North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce Leads Campaign to Drive Forward Vital City Centre Improvemen Added: 09-01-2008
North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on regeneration chiefs to
drive forward much-needed city centre improvements over the next 12 months.The
business support organisation is campaigning for urgent action at the heart of
Stoke-on-Trent to boost visitor numbers and to enhance the general appeal of the
area as a retail and leisure and...
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Chambers unite to produce regional business manifesto Added: 19-12-2007
Businesses across the West Midlands have united to produce a groundbreaking
manifesto that spells out their priorities on four key issues.The document was
launched on 13 December by the Confederation of West Midlands Chambers of
Commerce at the West Bromwich Albion football ground in the presence of the
Minister for the West Midlands, Liam...
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Business Information - can we help? Added: 10-12-2007
Formerly delivered by Business Link the Chamber now offers a full service for
the following:Generic, business and consumer database listings - helping you to
research your specific target marketCredit reports - reports on UK companies and
directorsGeneral Information - Advice on legislation, information from the HSE,
Dti, Data Protection Agency...
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National accolade recognises Chamber's tenacious campaign Added: 04-12-2007
A 17-year campaign to get traffic-clogged roundabouts on the A500 replaced with
flyovers - releasing major opportunities for local business development - has
seen North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce land a prestige national
award.Years of dogged determination were praised when the Chamber received the
BT-sponsored award for Most Effective...
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Are you in Focus? Added: 16-10-2007
Focus is the member magazine for North & Southern Staffordshire Chambers of
Commerce. It is a platform for members to tell other members their good news.You
may have secured a large contract, won an award, relocated or appointed new
personnel. Whatever it is, let everyone else know by sending your news to
Production Editor Sam Al-Hamdani email...
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BRITAIN'S BEST BASE FOR MANUFACTURERS – STOKE Added: 01-10-2007
Britain's best base for MANUFACTURERS - STOKE Potteries beats London,
Birmingham and Manchester to national accolade25th September 2007: British
manufacturers should relocate to Stoke, according to a new report released today
by Portman Travel, the UK's largest independent travel management company.
The Potteries is the best place for a...
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Stafford Chamber encourages firms seeking success to think local Added: 00-00-0000
Companies in Stafford Borough are being urged to think locally when trying to
generate new business. The Think Local Initiative was pioneered by Lichfield
District Council in partnership with the local Chamber of Commerce serveral
years ago and has proved to be very successful. Stafford Chamber of Commerce, in
partnership with four Staffordshire...
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Manifesto for Business Added: 00-00-0000
Today the Chamber launches a Manifesto for Business, a 10 year strategy for
economic success. To download a copy of this document, click here
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