North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Latest Chamber News 2010

Chamber Accounts and Directors Report 2010 Added: 16-08-2010
Click here to view the Chamber's Accounts and Directors Report for the year end 31
March 2010
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HMRC issues phone call scam warning Added: 13-08-2010
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is warning taxpayers in be vigilant following reports
that thieves are making phone calls pretending to be the taxman.The fraudsters inform
taxpayers they are due a tax rebate, and ask for their bank card details over the phone.
They then attempt to take money from the account using the details provided. Victims
risk...
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Offer of the Month - 2 for 1 at The Wedgwood Museum Added: 02-08-2010
Chamber members can get two tickets for the price of one for entry to the Wedgwood
Museum.The Wedgwood Museum, which opened in October 2008 is a treasure trove for those
interested in ceramic, social, industrial and art history. There is a variety of
interactive features in the galleries which makes the Wedgwood Museum the perfect choice
for a...
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Accountancy firm's addition of Westfield Added: 02-08-2010
For employees at a local accountancy firm the benefits of having a Westfield
Health cash plan really add up.Newcastle-under-Lyme accountants, Barringtons
introduced the Westfield Health Chamber Plan in August 2006 to ensure that
employee's everyday healthcare needs are taken care of.Company Accountant,
Gary Harvey said: "I think it's...
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FREE Job Fairs at Staffordshire University Added: 02-08-2010
Staffordshire University is offering free places a the annual student Jobs
Fairs, to enable local businesses to come on campus and recruit students for
part time and Christmas staff. The event is being run by the University Jobshop
and the Fairs run from 11.00-14.00 on the following dates:Stoke Campus -
Wednesday 6 OctoberStafford Campus -...
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Retail Price Index Added: 02-08-2010
MonthRPI(1987)
BaseInflation2009June213.4-1.6%July213.4-1.4%August214.4-1.3%September215.3-1.4%
October216.0-0.8%November216.60.3%December218.02.4%2010January217.93.7%February2
19.23.7%March220.74.4%April222.85.3%May 223.65.1%June224.15.0%
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NatWest and RBS provide new support as one in three businesses prepare for growth Added: 02-08-2010
NatWest and RBS launch online business review to help entrepreneurs take
advantage of opportunities aheadResearch by NatWest and RBS reveals encouraging
signs as Britain looks to recover from the recession. Despite difficult trading
conditions, 33% of SMEs surveyed see growth as an immediate priority for their
company. In response, NatWest and RBS...
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Employment Law Update - In association with Qdos Consulting, providers of Chamber HR Added: 30-07-2010
Annual Leave - "Full time to Part time" WorkersA recent European court
decision has addressed the issue of the annual leave of an employee who converts
their employment from a full time to part time basis. In the recently
reported decision of the European court in ZDL Tirols V Land Tirol, the European
Court has confirmed that a...
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Visit to the European Parliament - Meet the Decision Makers Added: 30-07-2010
Chamber Members are invited to visit the European Parliament, Parliament of
Enterprises, on 13 and 14 October to meet key decision makers and network with
Chamber members from across the UK and EU.More than 750 business men and women
from all 27 member states will have a chance to take the place of their elected
representatives in the European...
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Land Registry - Add Value Services Added: 30-07-2010
Land Registry's Add Value Services gives you valuable information on
property and property ownership.They provide the latest, accurate information in
user-friendly formats, to help you manage your records, keep track of your
markets and identify business opportunities. Meeting your needs whatever your
profession.Find out more by contacting the...
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Apprenticeships are "Good for Business"! Added: 30-07-2010
Businesses are recognising the importance of investing in skills to boost
business competitiveness, innovation and growth to help weather and emerge
stronger from tough market conditions. Apprenticeships are rapidly becoming the
preferred way for organisations to train and develop skilled staff, both
existing employees and new recruits.Over 130,000...
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751 businesses given platform to directly lobby European Parliament Added: 28-07-2010
751 businesses given platform to directly lobby European Parliament On October
14th, 751 business leaders from across the 27 EU member states will gather in
the hemicycle of the European Parliament to debate and vote on issues affecting
their companies in the wake of the global recession.The entrepreneurs will meet
at the European Parliament of...
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Government action must improve relationship banking with business Added: 27-07-2010
The Business Secretary has today released a joint consultation paper with the
Treasury which sets out options to help boost lending to businesses. Commenting,
David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC),
said:"Access to finance is a crucial issue for British business and the
government is absolutely right to focus...
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Funded Graduate Placements available from Keele University! Added: 27-07-2010
Funded Graduate Placements available from Keele University!If you need some
extra help or have a project that could benefit your business, then why not take
advantage of Keele University's funded graduate internship schemes? The
University is offering funded support to businesses in the West Midlands, via
the Project Green and Project FIT...
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Quarterly Economic Survey Results - June 2010 Added: 06-07-2010
This Quarter's results show a further improvement in trading conditions and
levels of job creation. The level of home market sales and orders for both the
manufacturing and services sector has risen significantly. Manufacturing export
sales and order levels have improved, but export performance has been much
weaker in the service sector. There...
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Business Talk Lunch Added: 06-07-2010
Fred Pritchard, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Pritchard Group shared his
recession busting secrets with delegates at the Stafford Chamber of Commerce
Business Talk Lunch on 29 June.Fred, who has seen recessions come and go shared
with delegates anecdotes of his 40 plus years in business, how he has developed
his multiple ventures in...
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Business Boost Competition - £2000 up for grabs! Added: 06-07-2010
Business Boost Competition is the premiere competition in Newcastle-under-Lyme,
which aims to inspire small and medium size businesses to grow and prosper.
Through participation, businesses are encouraged to develop entrepreneurship and
strategic thinking to help drive their business forward. The unique CASH AWARDS
of up to £2000 are...
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NATWEST AND RBS PROVIDE NEW SUPPORT AS ONE IN THREE BUSINESSES PREPARE FOR GROWTH Added: 24-06-2010
NatWest and RBS launch online business review to help entrepreneurs take
advantage of opportunities aheadResearch by NatWest and RBS reveals encouraging
signs as Britain looks to recover from the recession. Despite difficult trading
conditions, 33% of SMEs surveyed see growth as an immediate priority for their
company. In response, NatWest and RBS...
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Britain needs a prolonged period of low interest rates Added: 10-06-2010
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) threw its full support behind the
Monetary Policy Committee's decision to maintain interest rates at 0.5%
today. Commenting on the decision, David Kern, the business group's Chief
Economist, said: "We fully support the decision to maintain interest rates
at 0.5% and the size of the Quantitative...
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Sentinel to publish Chamber’s Focus Magazine Added: 12-05-2010
We are pleased to announce that The Sentinel have been appointed as the new
publisher of North Staffordshire Chamber's Focus magazine.  The first
issue of the re-launched magazine will be out at the end of June and every two
months subsequently.This coincides with a move back to a North Staffordshire
only publication following a nine year...
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Retail Price Index Added: 15-04-2010
MonthRPI(1997)
Base  Inflation2009February211.40.0%March211.3-0.4%April211.5-1.2%May2
12.8-1.1%June213.4-1.6%July213.4-1.4%August214.4-1.3%September215.3-1.4%October2
16.0-0.8%November216.60.3%December218.40.3%2010JanuaryFebruary
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Health at Hand – your free service for being a Chamber member Added: 14-04-2010
Health at Hand is a free service provided by AXA PPP healthcare as part of your
Chamber membership. It is a 24/7 service available to you, your employees, and
their families and is specially designed to provide expert information and
peace of mind. The Health at Hand team are healthcare professionals, including
nurses, midwives, pharmacists...
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Sustainable refurbishment of the UK building stock: challenges and opportunities Added: 18-03-2010
22 April 2010, 8.15 amStoke on Trent Moat House HotelTo assist individuals deal
with the challenges relating to the reducing carbon emissions in the existing
building stock the ICSF has set up a series of breakfast sessions to help to
raise awareness, improve understanding of the problems and solutions for
successful building refurbishment.The...
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Are you Linked In? Added: 08-02-2010
LinkedIn is a network of experienced professionals from around the world. You
can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that
you need to work with to accomplish your goals.Through your network you can:-
Manage the information that's publicly available about you as a
professional- Find and be introduced to...
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Member2Member Added: 18-11-2009
This section of the Chamber's website is designed to give members the
opportunity to promote a specific event or service which they feel would benefit
other members,Entry criteria:Only available to Chamber membersIt is not an
opportunity for a straightforward advertisement for your companyNo more than 50
words including contact details web and...
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North Staffordshire Chamber survey highlights rising business confidence and a turning point in the Added: 03-11-2009
Companies are optimistic that they can beat the recession and business
confidence levels have risen sharply, according to the North Staffordshire
Chamber of Commerce's latest Quarterly Economic Survey.The comprehensive
survey for July, August and September shows the so-called green shoots of
recovery have been experienced in the area with a...
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North Staffordshire Chamber joins bus operators for Brussels showdown over 'devastating' EU transpor Added: 02-11-2009
Local bus and coach operators have joined forces with the North Staffordshire
Chamber of Commerce to fight the European Commission over new public transport
legislation, which could have a devastating effect on their industry and bus
users.The bosses of Baker Bus and D & G Coach and Bus travelled to Brussels
- as part of a Chamber-led lobbying...
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Chamber Primary Health Plan - Employee healthcare covered from as little as £1.10 per week Added: 21-10-2009
Designed exclusively for Chamber members, Westfield Health's Chamber Primary
Health Plan could help you to:- Reduce long term absenteeism and related costs-
Improve recruitment and retention of staff- Provide a valuable employee benefit
package- Reduce your risk of stress and musculoskeletal litigation- Complement
existing PMI coverUp to 100%...
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Tenders Electronic Daily - Public sector opportunities direct to your desktop Added: 21-10-2009
Access 200,000 UK and European public sector and utilities opportunities worth
£500 billion a year! A massive range of UK and European-wide compulsory
tendered contracts are available from the public sector, including gas, water,
electricity and power.The serviceDoes your company want to know about UK and
European business and sub-contracting...
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Free Energy-Saving Loans Added: 21-10-2009
The Carbon Trust is to help thousands of small and medium sized businesses drive
down their costs by as much as £40 million through a new programme. Called
The Big Business Refit, it will offer SMEs advice and financial support to slash
their energy costs by scrapping old and inefficient equipment and replacing it
with new energy efficient...
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Can you help us to grow our network? Added: 21-10-2009
If so, we'll give you money off your membership renewal or other Chamber
Services.For every lead supplie that we convert ot membership we'll give you
a voucher entitling you to £40.00 off your membership renewal, training
courses, room hire or translation. You can also trade in the voucher in for two
free places at either Spotlight,...
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Translation Service Added: 15-12-2008
We speak your language...And your customer's language!The current trend for
global trading has created a wealth of business opportunities which are easier
to explore if you producer your marketing literature in their language.We offer
competitive rates for translation into any language, whether it contains
technical, commercial, legal or...
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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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