True Bearing Team changes – Two New Recruits & Promotion Within Compliance Team in Spring 2023 | Member News
The Chorley based Financial Planning firm True Bearing have made two new appointments to their Compliance Team in Spring 2023. Mark Greenwood joins in the newly created role of Regional Risk Manager and will work closely with Compliance Director Helen Lupton to support the firm’s growth plan, help the existing compliance team develop, and provide compliance and T&C expertise. [...]
Amazing Accrington Host Business Leaders Meeting at Accrington Stanley Community Trust Facility | Member News
Over 50 local business leaders attended an #AmazingAccrington business leaders meeting at the Accrington Stanley Community Trust on Wednesday 19th April. The meeting, which took place in the Stanley Sports Hub, saw guest speakers including MP for Hyndburn & Haslingden, Sara Britcliffe, who provided an update live from Westminster, and CEO of Accrington Stanley Community Trust, Martin Fearon, who [...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day – A Q&A With CEO Miranda Barker | Chamber News
In celebration of International Women’s Day, we sat down with East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce CEO Miranda Barker, a remarkable leader who has been instrumental in pathing success for local businesses. Miranda spent her formative years in Ilkley and received her education at Mount School, York. She has enjoyed a commendable career, owning and running an environmental consulting SME [...]
Beat the Street Burnley 2023 – Get Your Business Involved! | Local News
It's time to play Beat the Street (BTS) Burnley – a completely FREE interactive game coming back to the town, to tackle inactivity, improve wellbeing, promote climate action and more. To find out how your business can get involved. read more below. What is Beat the Street? BTS transforms Burnley into a giant game for 6 weeks. With boxes [...]
Chancellor’s Economic Vision Missing Two Vital ‘Es’ | BCC News
Reacting to the Chancellor’s speech setting out his vision for economic growth, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Chancellor is right to be optimistic for the future of British businesses which are desperate to grow and prosper. “Our Chamber Network is jam-packed with innovative and forward-looking firms. They are developing new products and services that can [...]
SME Exporters Under Tightening Pressure | BCC News
A survey of more than 2,300 UK SME exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year. Most Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) exporters report no improvement to exports, with 27% reporting decreased export sales in the quarter and 47% reporting no change. Only 26% of SME exporters saw [...]
Darwen Vale High School: Employers Needed for Student ‘Go to Work’ Days – Local News
Darwen Vale High School are organising two 'Go to Work Days' for their year 9 students. Darwen Vale High School are looking for employers who can accommodate groups of no more than 12 students and give them an insight into the work environment. This session should take place on the morning from around 9.15am to around 12.30pm. The school [...]
Blackburn Foodbank Urgently Needs Your Help! – News
Do you have any old working mobile phones or unused laptops? The people of Blackburn are desperate for your support with Blackburn Foodbank. The Blackburn Foodbank ethos is they truly believe anyone in the community should not have to face going hungry. Their aim is to provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who [...]
BCC welcomes Government support for businesses on energy bills
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to firms and is providing a strong package of support for business, equivalent to the crucial support [...]
NEW PRIME MINISTER MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SUPPORT BUSINESS
Reacting to the announcement of the new Prime Minister, Sarah Howard, Chair of the BCC, said: “We would like to congratulate Liz Truss on running a successful campaign to become the UK’s new Prime Minister. “She must now take immediate steps to support the economy. The last few months have been difficult for everyone, time is running out [...]