Finally, Logistics and Supply chain gets its day in the sun
You’ll often meet me at a chamber ambassador or networking group banging the drum for logistics and supply chain, how great the industry is and often the...
Making Tax Digital, also known as MTD, is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in recent times. However, this critical legislation could already be affecting you!
MTD will require all businesses,...
The provision of year end accountancy and monthly payroll services You are hereby invited by Lancaster & District Chamber of Commerce to submit a tender for the above services. You will find further information...
Apprentices in Demand!
As a Chamber Director, Ambassador Member and Principal/CEO of your College I enjoy regular conversations with many business owners from across our region. Whether a micro, small,...
Back with a vengeanceIt has been an extremely busy few months for the Chamber Team. Since the beginning of the year we have held two First Aid Courses, one Mental Health First Aid Training Course, three Breakfast...
Partnerships for the Future
Early this year, the cabinet at the city council were lucky enough to host an online visit from Karime Hassan MBE, chief executive since 2013 of Exeter city council and architect of Exeter...
Appropriate and impartial careers advice from a young age is so important to ensure young people are encouraged to follow their passions and understand what opportunities are out there and what they need to do to...
It’s time to regenerate Dalton Square
In previous Chamber Chats, I have decried the lack of high-quality, city-centre office space and serviced apartment accommodation. Well now Lancaster has a fantastic new large...
As the Head of Marketing at ICS Accounting, I recently had the pleasure of attending the Lancaster & District Chamber of Commerce Spring Social. The Chamber hosts many fantastic events throughout the year,...
Sense of Pride and Place
As a true sandgrownian, I am immensely proud of my Morecambe/Poulton roots and heritage. A descendant from the Poulton fishermen family the Gardner’s. My three times great grandmother, Ann...
My sister was a vampire
Well, not in the literal sense but she was an artistic vampire. She is the eldest of five children and, miraculously, she seemed to inherit the meagre artistic talents from my parents leaving...
Make time to reconnect
I thoroughly enjoyed meeting with Mark Davies, the new Chief Executive Officer of Lancaster City Council last week. Along with my colleague John O’Neill and Chamber President Jon Powell, we...
When giving, let the taxman take the strain
If you live or work in Lancaster, then you’ll be aware that there are plenty of charities out there asking you to support them. Whether it’s a national, regional, local...
Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce is extremely pleased to welcome Brabners as new Ambassador Members of the Chamber. The Chamber first introduced the Ambassador programme in 2016 and has seen exciting growth...
The British energy security strategy announced by Government last week is an attempt to move the country back towards energy independence. As part of this strategy, a range of different proposals has been made. Many...
What is a Business Lasting Power of Attorney and do I need one?
When determining a business continuity plan and crisis management strategy, business owners should ensure it covers what may happen if they are unable...
Sitting in the recent Chamber Ambassador meeting at The Midland I was struck by the energy and enthusiasm this particular group of people have for this area its history and more importantly its future.
The Chamber do...
Lancaster & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Non-Executive Directors wishes to announce that Mal Garnett has resigned as a Non-Executive Director of the Chamber, due to his other business commitments which...
At a recent Board meeting of the Lancaster & District Chamber of Commerce Non-Executive Directors, it was decided to discontinue working with Crosby Associates Ltd in relation to the production of the annual desk...
Lancaster and District Chamber of Commerce is extremely pleased to welcome Porsche Centre South Lakes as new Ambassador Members of the Chamber. The Chamber first introduced the Ambassador programme in 2016 and has...
