Is the future of your business making the tea?
No business can afford to stand still and no business can develop and prosper without skilled people ...
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New Exhibition Space
We are pleased to offer a new opportunity for you to have a permanent exhibition display inside our historic grade 2 listed building ...
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Chamber make savings with Auditel !
"The savings being achieved from this review are above the level I would have reasonably expected ..."
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BCC supports Heseltine as chair of Regional Growth Fund panel
David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments on the announcement...
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Graduate Internships
The University of Bedfordshire has developed a scheme to support the Backing Young Britain initiative and National Campaign ...
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A New Coalition Government
We look forward to working with the new coalition Government during a critical time for the economy ...
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BCC reaction - 6.2 billion of spending cuts
Businesses will see this announcement as an important first step to restoring confidence in the public finances ...
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Monetary Policy Committee Decision
"The MPC's decision to maintain a "wait and see" stance - with no changes to either interest rates or QE - was widely expected ..."
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New Marketing Support for Members
"Contrary to popular belief, this is not the time to start cutting back on promoting your business ..."
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Petition the Prime Minister!
Petition the Prime Minister to to commence the A5-M1 link as approved by H M Treasury on 9th December 2009
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Employment Law stifling UK competitiveness
The relentless flow of complex employment law is stifling UK competitiveness and risks future job creation ...
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Strong Business Support for A5-M1 Link!
"The Town has waited patiently for over 40 years for this investment and we urge the Highways Agency to start this project."
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Chamber Awards 2010
Bedfordshire & Luton's inspiring businesses are being urged to showcase their talent in 2010 by entering a top business award ...
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Apprenticeship Grants Available
Funding is available to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices ...
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150 years of Helping Business
It's the 150th anniversary of the British Chambers of Commerce this year and as part of the celebrations, here is a chance ...
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Rebalancing of UK economy
"These figures show a further welcome increase in exports, but growth is not progressing quickly enough ..."
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Bedfordshire on the brink of leaving recession
The national survey was issued recently and you may have seen some of the national media coverage ...
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Osborne strikes right note with business
"This was a business-focused speech that provides a clearer road map for what a potential Conservative government would try ..."
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Quarterly Economic Bulletin
This report provides data and analysis of the current performance of the Bedfordshire economy ...
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Don't miss this Great Opportunity in Retail!
The deadline of 14 February 2010 for the Make Your Mark in Retail competition is fast approaching, so don't delay ...
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Big challenges facing economy
"It is essential that the government demonstrates an unwavering determination to support companies ..."
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Constant tinkering must stop
"In order for businesses to get on with creating jobs for mothers and fathers, the constant threat of tinkering to employment law ...
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Positive labour market figures
The welcome fall in unemployment raises hopes that next week's GDP figures will confirm that the recession is over ...
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Make the Chamber your New Year's resolution!
New Year feels like a fresh start for everyone and the Chamber is no different. We are celebrating the beginning of 2010 ...
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UK Economy Improving
The results of the British Chambers of Commerce Q4 2009 Economic Survey show improvements in most key national indicators ...
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Manufacturing still struggling to enter sustainable recovery
"These figures were weaker than expected. Manufacturing's inability to show any growth for the second month ..."
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Skills for Growth
The new national skills strategy, Skills for Growth, was published on Wednesday 11 November. Speaking in the House of Lords ...
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Businesses respond flexibly to bad weather
As we start a new trading year, local businesses around the country are experiencing weather-related disruption ...
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Chamber JobCare
In response to the current economic climate the Chamber is pleased to announce a new service to help our members in the event of ...
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