Last week I attended the Chamber’s breakfast networking meeting along with almost 50 other members. The event was clearly a success and I think that most people who were there would agree with me. If you’ve not...
I cannot believe we have entered 2020: the start of a new decade and my turn for another Chamber Chat. I really want to talk about the B word, but not the one you’re thinking about. Over Christmas I travelled to the...
“Okay - it’s mid-January but Happy New Year to you all. I hope you have a successful year both, professionally and personally. The Chamber Chat rota means I, after President’s welcome, get the...
So, we’ve waved goodbye to the 20-10s. I don't know about you but looking back there were some great years and yet others felt like a game of endurance, after all the decade began with what is ironically being...
It’s almost upon us, Christmas. What a magical time of year, or is it a totally overwhelming time that results in depleted energy, frayed tempers and harsh self-judgement?
This is the time of year that businesses,...
Recently, Morecambe Business Improvement District (BID) held it's Morecambe Sparkle Switch-On weekend. The weekend started with a Friday evening of music in the pubs and clubs, followed by an 'Evening With Eden'...
It is impossible to ignore the distressing documentaries and regular news stories showing climatebreakdown, plastic pollution, social inequalities and dangerous working practices. I’m sure you'll agreethat we need...
I recently attended a meeting, and in it we discussed the opportunities for small business with large scale projects coming into the area like Eden. It is pleasing to hear of all the help that is being set up by...
In September, I attended the North Lancs Expo at the Lancaster Brewery. Hosted for the third consecutive year, the Lancaster & District Chamber of Commerce team did a fabulous job of endorsing North Lancashire and...
Recently a local Bank Manager told me that every one of their business and commercial managers in the area had at least one client who had lost money through cybercrime. Barely a week goes by without articles...
Mark Lees, station director EDF Heysham 2 power station
Seeing the energy and hearing the exciting ideas from the younger members of our team here at Heysham reminds me of what a vibrant, innovative industry this...
A huge thank you for all who took the time to respond to the North Lancs Expo 2019 evaluation survey. Only by feedbacks and evaluations like this are we able to see where rooms for improvements are required....
With key developments likely to be going ahead in North Lancashire over the next few years its never been a better time for business owners/managers to review their future planning and strategy.
With large...
Following the success of the third North Lancs Expo, it looks like North Lancashire will have a gateway to show off the people, places, and businesses that makes it such a great work and play destination for many...
- Thrown in at the deep end -
I joined the Chamber team on 2nd September as their new Administration Assistant, a role previously carried out by Josh.
On my first morning after my initial welcome into the Chamber...
Last chance to nominate!
If you haven’t already nominated your favourite business in our prestigious Lancaster Guardian and Morecambe Visitor Bay Business Awards, you still have time. But hurry, the closing date is...
In your everyday working life, it is likely that you frequently use digital devices to help run your business. Whether it’s trading online, carrying out your work on a computer, completing admin tasks or managing...
Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce, the team behind the unique North Lancs Expo, being held for the third year in a row at Lancaster Brewery tomorrow, are really pleased to announce that this year’s Expo is...
Once again last weeks Chamber Chat by Jon Powell prompted me to reflect on the changes in business communication I have experienced in my working life.
Having arrived in Lancaster in 1978 to take up a new job and...
As you may know, the Department for Education (DfE) launched the second phase of the apprenticeships campaign “Fire It Up” on Monday 2 September.
In addition to the attached toolkit, there is also a more...
