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Chamber Chat with Daniel Barry

Chamber Chat with Daniel Barry
December 04, 2023
2023 has been a year of challenges, but what better time to enter the dragon. I wanted to sign off 2023 with how I am often described by a few folks and most of the time by my business partner – full of optimism....

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Chamber Chat with John Lyon

Chamber Chat with John Lyon
November 27, 2023
Keeping our doors open for the next generation Returning from the recent chamber breakfast meeting, Helen from our team came away feeling re-energised and committed to supporting young people in the workplace in 2024...

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“Striking a balance” When Automation is not appropriate

“Striking a balance” When Automation is not appropriate
November 27, 2023
Over the last few weeks, we have noticed that there has been a lot of media coverage on AI and the effects that automation has on businesses, how this affects job roles and what it means for the future. We thought it...

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Chamber Chat with Danny Braithwaite

Chamber Chat with Danny Braithwaite
November 21, 2023
A Warm Welcome to Leadership Learning  Being in post as Principal at Lancaster & Morecambe College during a fast-paced two months, I have deliberately dedicated time getting to know students, staff, and...

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Lancaster car parking update

Lancaster car parking update
November 14, 2023
Representatives of Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce (LMCoC) were in attendance at the public consultation in relation to car parking with Lancaster City Council on Monday evening.  The meeting was to...

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Chamber Chat with John O'Neill

Chamber Chat with John O'Neill
November 14, 2023
To AI or not to AI? There's a lot of talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the media and government circles recently. Whether it's going to be the saviour, or the enslaver is the subject of many conversations...

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Sharing St John’s Tuesday 14th November, 2.30-6pm

Sharing St John’s Tuesday 14th November, 2.30-6pm
November 07, 2023
St John's Church, built in the 1750s, is a Georgian gem in the heart of the historic Mill Race area that has been closed as a church since the early 1980s. Built at a time of wealth and prosperity for the city, the...

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Chamber Chat with Jo-ann Harney

Chamber Chat with Jo-ann Harney
November 06, 2023
As we head towards the end of 2023, the Chamber has been extremely busy. From moving our White Lund offices to our new home at the Employer Hub at Lancaster & Morecambe College, we have put on 35 different...

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Chamber Chat with Ian Glaves

October 31, 2023
Heysham power stations show charitable spirit As EDF approaches the end of its current corporate charity partnership I thought it was worth taking some time to recognise the fantastic fundraising efforts made at both...

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Zoe Hooton, HPA Director, Achieves Specialist Conservation Architect Accreditation

Zoe Hooton, HPA Director, Achieves Specialist Conservation Architect Accreditation
October 31, 2023
HPA Architects a prominent architectural firm in the Lancaster and Morecambe area, is delighted to announce that Zoe Hooton, Director of the firm, has achieved accreditation as a Specialist Conservation Architect...

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Chamber Chat with Steve Wood

Chamber Chat with Steve Wood
October 24, 2023
With everything going on in the world at the moment and all the terrible news of human suffering in Europe, the Middle East, Europe and beyond I’m writing this piece with a sense of sadness for all the people...

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Chamber Chat with Marcus Angell

Chamber Chat with Marcus Angell
October 17, 2023
Lancaster has a problem with its tiresome anti-car and anti-motorist agenda. I am at that stage in life when my two sons have both headed off to University for the first time. One to Newcastle and the other to...

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Membership Officer - Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce

Membership Officer - Lancaster and Morecambe Chamber of Commerce
October 17, 2023
We are excited to be asking for expressions of interest for our Membership Officer position, which will be advertised in full in the coming weeks.LMCoC are keen to recruit a new Membership Officer to our team.Our CEO...

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Chamber Chat with Alistair Eagles

Chamber Chat with Alistair Eagles
September 25, 2023
Tri harder? Life is full of contradictions. The human brain for is a hugely sophisticated organ that is constantly processing huge amounts of data, even just to keep you standing upright. However, if I go to the...

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Historic Hall Helping Companies Build a Visibly Greener Future

Historic Hall Helping Companies Build a Visibly Greener Future
September 19, 2023
When times require increased budgeting, belt-tightening, and uncertainty, it’s logical to predict a similar reduction in the amount of money and energy people have to expend on green decisions, practices, and...

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Chamber Chat with Lois Parker

Chamber Chat with Lois Parker
September 18, 2023
Five things to consider when taking on a commercial lease When negotiating and agreeing terms with a landlord for a lease of a new premises, you may wish to consider the following: Rent You should consider whether...

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Automation in accounting: data driven decisions

Automation in accounting: data driven decisions
September 18, 2023
Automation in accounting: data driven decisions To grow a business, leaders need to understand where they are now, have the ability to review their business and use that information and reliable data to plot their...

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Chamber Chat with Charlotte Rawes

Chamber Chat with Charlotte Rawes
September 11, 2023
This week marks the beginning of the new academic year at Lancaster & Morecambe College (LMC) - just where did the summer go? - and we have seen a significant increase in applications from school leavers and...

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LMC Work Experience placements

LMC Work Experience placements
September 11, 2023
Lancaster and Morecambe College are looking to collaborate with local business for our students work experience placements. The placements are for 1 week and will be taking place on the following dates: If you...

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Chamber Chat with Andy Mort

Chamber Chat with Andy Mort
September 04, 2023
Lancaster and Morecambe is a wonderful place to live, being surrounded by the Bay, Lake District, Forest of Bowland and Yorkshire Dales. While being a fantastic setting for leisure time, for many local businesses and...

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