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Latest updates and stories from Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and its Members

Beds Chamber Members to Meet the Bank of England – and You Can Be There

Member Interview: Jennifer Condon, Wenta – Free Business Support Takes the Stage at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards

Aegis Support Services appoints head of national operations to support growth plans

Member Interview: Qadeer Qureshi, Aegis Support Services – Security: SME Awards, and Beyond

The Future of the Economy: Have Your Say

Member Interview: Unisnacks – Bringing Peace, Prosperity, and Unity, Through the Business of Food

The Spring Budget 2024: Business Will Benefit, But More is Needed

LLA invests £70 million in local economy

Bedford bus company ranked as the top environmental transport operator

How Does Beds Chamber Influence Government? Let’s Start with the Quarterly Economic Survey…

Strong Prospects for 2024 at Wyboston Lakes Resort after Record-Breaking Revenue in 2023

Local Apprentices Share Their ‘Skills for Life’ for National Apprenticeship Week

Kickstart Your Career with a Lockheed Martin Apprenticeship

Golf Day Secures Hole in One for Air Ambulance

Leading Tax specialist Andrew Cockman joins the fast-growing practice, Streets Chartered Accountants

SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2024: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Shine!

Sue Ryder St John’s Hospice to home RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024 ‘Grief Kind’ garden

Professor Joe Nellis awarded CBE in New Year Honours List

EVOLVE Social Entrepreneur 2023 Announced

Wyboston Lakes Resort has signed the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge

Lockheed Martin: Tis the Season of Community Support at Ampthill

Together We Are Strong! Let the Chamber Help You Connect in 2024

Member Interview: Surinder Arora – Upgrading Luton Hoo to Put the Town and County on the Map

Stagecoach East wins gold at UK Bus Awards

Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports

Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce Unveil International Trade Support Programme

Bedford Radio's new studio formally opened by Mayor and MP

Caraline Eating Disorder Services Honoured with Two Luton & Bedfordshire Community Awards

The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – What Does it Mean for Your Business?

Peli BioThermal Award Success

Wyboston Lakes Resort is one of the UK’s 100 Best Large Companies to Work For 2023

SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2024: It’s Your Time To Shine!

Bedford bus company shortlisted for further four prestigious awards

Future arrangements agreed to host regional growth remit for South East Midlands

Stagecoach East unveiled as winners at the National Transport Awards 2023

Wyboston Lakes and Bedford Prison Join Forces in Groundbreaking Initiative to Unlock Opportunities for Prison Leavers

Autumn 2023 Could be The Season of Growth for SME Businesses

Gina's new role with The Bedford College Group

Member Interview: Richard Latimer, Jam Crackers – Keeping a Constant Eye on Your IT

How Do You Find Additional Finance For Your Business?

Engineering in Ethiopia

Your Business Expo Bedford - 8th November

Member Interview: Tom Grundy, Hybrid Air Vehicles – How the Chamber Has Helped Our Business to Fly

Top Tips on Combating the Cash Flow Killers (Summer Holidays, Seasonal Slowdowns, and More)

Foxley Kingham continues fundraising efforts for NOAH with upcoming ‘Big Sleepout’

New Trade Manifesto Champions Export and Global Trade as the Key to Growth

Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIP) Report

Wyboston Lakes Resort appoints Lydia Tickner as Head of Meetings & Events

Member Interview: Paul Kamlesh of Copybox – Local, Trusted, and Proud to Be a Chamber Member

Best Global AC Voltage Stabiliser Manufacturer 2023

Lobbying and Policy: We’re Fighting Your Corner in Westminster!

CHUMS CIC Silver Awards Winners, Community Business of the Year 2023

Growth Hubs boost business turnover and jobs according to new report

Member Interview: Kirsty Maynard, THSP – Putting People at the Heart of the Service

BCC Trade Manifesto - International Trade Vital For UK Growth

Springfield Business Supplies celebrates 25 Years

IMPAKT Housing & Support Winner at Bedfordshire SME Awards 2023

Look After Your Employees' Wellbeing and Increase Staff Retention

Wyboston Lakes Resort launches Sandpiper Bay, a new lakeside outdoor meetings and events space

Celebrating 25 Years at the Helm

London Luton Airport shareholder launches next phase of innovation programme

THSP are Gold Winners at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2023!

Bedford Radio Wins Silver at the SME Bedfordshire Awards for their Business Expo

Wyboston Lakes Resort wins prestigious Sustainability Award

THSP are Gold Winners at the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2023!

Woods Hardwick wins Employer of the Year at the SME Business Awards

Greystone Solicitors wins Gold at the SME Awards for the Second Year Running!

Member Interview: Joe Selmes, Weatherfield Academy – Building Critical Links Between Education and Business

Does Your Business Belong? It’s Time It Did…

Lord-Lieutenant Sue Lousada Speaks Out for Bedfordshire Businesses

Wyboston Lakes Resort partners with event:decision

The British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference: Getting Bedfordshire Businesses Heard in Westminster

BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals

Jaltek Appoints New Chief Financial Officer to Support Growth

Wyboston Lakes Resort finalist for three prestigious prizes at Conference & Events Awards

Woods Hardwick shortlisted for Royal Town Planning Institute Awards

A Sunday Tweet From Theo Paphitis Boosts Local Business Deroiste Natural Beauty

Keech Hospice Care unveils new animal trail characters

Luton’s Neville Trust Invests in Defibrillator for Local Community

Kirkby Diamond agrees deals as research firm grows

Top tips for growing businesses

The King’s Awards for Enterprise: The Business Calendar’s Crowning Glory!

Bedfordshire King’s Award for Enterprise Winners Announced

World-leading experts deliver extra masterclass for growing firms

Y Spa at Wyboston Lakes Resort is a finalist in Good Spa Awards 2023

Growing businesses can benefit from university masterclasses

Foxley Kingham Anniversary Foundation raises over £13,000 in 2022  for three local charities; announces new charity partner – NOAH Enterprise – for 2023

Employee Wellbeing and Mental Health: A Growing Challenge the Chamber Can Help With

Peer networking groups help firms overcome growth challenges

Peli BioThermal Provide Essential Earthquake Aid

The New Financial Year: Find the Opportunities, Feed Your Forecast

Wyboston Lakes Resort launches ‘People’s Pantry’ to tackle food waste

Member Interview: Stuart Amies, Kenect Recruitment – Going Beyond Just Filling a Post

Parent Power – Helping Young Children in Bedford to Thrive

Neville Funerals Campaign to Dispel Direct Funerals Myth

As charity member Schoolreaders celebrates its 10th anniversary, will you and your teams join the Race for Reading?

What the 2023 Budget Could Mean for Your Business – and How We Can Help

100 days left for businesses to access free intensive support programme

Director General’s Visit and LSIP Event: How We’ve Been Championing Local Businesses

Peli BioThermal Announces Awards Win!

Apprenticeships, the career alternative route and solving the skills shortages

BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE BUDGET REACTION: Measures unlikely to shift dial on business investment

How Foreign Exchange can save you money

Kirkby Diamond lifts crown as leading agent in Bedfordshire

Neville Trust Announces NOAH Enterprise as its Charity of the Year

Moxey’s arrival strengthens Taylor Walton Residential Conveyancing team

Kirkby Diamond lands major letting at airport

Sue Ryder’s Grief Kind Space in Bedfordshire to tackle grief loneliness

Peli BioThermal Launches Further Additions to Company’s Crēdo Cube™ Dry Ice Range

Is Your Sales Pipeline Looking Weak? Here’s How We Can Help

Feeling the Love: Here at the Chamber, It’s Not Just for Valentine’s Day!

Four promotions as Kirkby Diamond rewards senior team

Wyboston Lakes Resort celebrates 40th anniversary

Bedford business raises thousands for Sue Ryder through a series of charity challenges

Double recognition for Wyboston Lakes Resort at Greengage Sustainability Awards

Sue Ryder searches for volunteers in Bedfordshire to support new service for grieving people

Member Interview: Machins Solicitors – Making it Easier to Navigate Immigration Law and Recruit New Workers

Why Apprentices Hold the Key to Successful Business Growth

Outstanding start to 2023 follows record year at Wyboston Lakes Resort

Cranfield University joins with Bedford Borough Council to plant new Miyawaki forest

Top Wellbeing Trends, 2023: What Matters to Your Employees?

Esther Roche named one of 2023’s most inspiring female founders

Cranfield awarded prestigious Small Business Charter accreditation

No Signs of Business Recovery – BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2022

New Year, No Fear! Finding the Business Upside in 2023

Member Interview: Stephen Blythe of Jaltek – Combining Innovation and Growth with Social Value

Kirkby Diamond scores tech park hat-trick

Ghost Signs are go!

October Growth Unlikely to Halt Recession

Local packaging firm awarded Health and Safety Seal of Excellence

Marsh Farm Futures win national award

Crouchers are proud to announce the opening of a new office branch in Luton

Expression of Interest to join the LSIP Executive Group

COP27 Report Adds Sustainability to the Long List of Business Challenges. Who Can Help?

Budget Statement 2022: Hidden Effects Businesses Need to Understand

Wyboston Lakes Resort wins Sustainability Award in the Meetings Industry Association’s miaList 2022

Smart meters are a smart decision for your business this winter

Cranfield apprenticeship provision wins excellence award

Arts Council England Continues its Investment in Bedford Creative Arts

Why Five Generations of Family Involvement and Responsive Corporate Values Have Been Key to Neville Groups’ Success

Cloud based IT solution company – Cloud Geeks – wins at Comms National Awards!

Trading Up in a Downturn? Preparing Your Business is Key

Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn

What’s Important for Your Business in the Emergency Budget – and Where Can You Get Further Advice?

Aviation Training Facility Opening in Luton to Address Critical Skills Shortage

BCC welcomes bold growth plan

Five Tips for Small and Medium Business Success in Today’s Challenging Climate

Peli BioThermal Launches Crēdo™ Go Cold Chain Shipping Solution

The Accelerated Knowledge Transfer to Innovate (AKT2I) Pilot Scheme has now launched!

THSP Celebrates 30 Years

Our Local Skills Improvement Plan: Delivering the Workforce Employers and Businesses Need

NEW PRIME MINISTER MUST TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO SUPPORT BUSINESS

Don’t let the soaring temperatures mean soaring energy usage for your business

Bedfordshire Chamber to deliver local skills improvement plan for the South East Midlands area.

Pilot funding scheme to deliver business growth through innovation

Partner Interview: Will Richardson of Compare Your Footprint – Enabling Businesses to Measure and Tackle Carbon Emissions

Wyboston Lakes Resort reports record results with strong outlook for 2023

How We Connect You to Expertise to Solve Your Business Challenges

BCC CALLS FOR ACTION AS EXPORTS REMAIN IN LIMBO

How Firms Can Tackle The Rising Cost of Doing Business

Member Interview: Victoria Dale of Inclusion 365 – Helping Businesses at Every Step of Their Diversity Journey

Going Digital to Grow Your Business

The Chamber Business Awards 2022 - Enter Now!

SHEVAUN HAVILAND: TIME RUNNING OUT FOR GOVERNMENT TO ACT

JALTEK ADDS NEW MANUFACTURING FACILITY

BCC: Economy on a Knife Edge as Inflation Keeps Climbing

A steady hand through years of change: why the Chamber and the Queen have much in common

Bedfordshire Lieutenancy

The John Bunyan Community Boat receives The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Peli BioThermal Completes Innovation Webinar Series Hosted by Industry Experts

Global Trade: Reversal of Planned Changes, and What You Still Need to Do

Ongoing national recognition for Bonfire Creative intelligence

Members collaborate to drive innovation and business growth – Warden Plastics Ltd and Cranfield University

The UK’s Skills Shortage and How Employers Can Overcome It

5 tips to protect your business against cyber-attacks

THSP wins NFDC Supplier of the Year Award!

Wyboston Lakes Resort commits to Real Living Wage

EXPORT GROWTH NOW STAGNANT FOR 1 YEAR AS BCC SOUNDS WARNING ON TRADE

How to make your business pitch perfect

Bedford PR company launches ‘social value’ package for Sizewell C supply chain applicants

THE JOHN BUNYAN BOAT ANNOUNCES NEW CRUISES FOR THIS SPRING

Wyboston Lakes Resort promotes Simon McMahon to Director of Operations

Streets Chartered Accountants appoint Martyn Shakespear as Head of Banking & Finance

Why use a commercial property agent?

Peli BioThermal Hires New Director of Sales in the Americas

Spring Statement: Chancellor must act now to ease ‘cost of doing business crisis’

How to Make the Most of Networking Events

Navigating Rising Costs and the Impact on your Business

Supporting Your Business Growth in 2022

BCC Forecast: UK economic growth to halve this year as domestic & global headwinds soar

The John Bunyan Community Boat announces the 2022 Cruise Programme

Reduce your carbon footprint, grow your bottom line! Here’s how.

Building work is completed at Linmere’s community hub, the Farmstead

BCC Research Finds Little Love for EU Trade Deal

Surging Inflation a Key Risk to UK Growth Prospects

3 in 4 Firms Raising Prices as Chancellor warned of ‘Cost of Doing Business Crisis’

Smarta Healthcare celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a new Pharmacy Assistant Apprentice

‘First step must now become leaps and bounds’ – BCC on Levelling Up White Paper

Businesswoman celebrates 10-year anniversary

BCC Says More Must be Done to improve UK-EU Trade

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