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

Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters

Member Interview: Today’s Transport on Digital Demand – Tyler Pickford, GoCars

Bedfordshire Businesses and Individuals in the Spotlight as SME Awards Winners Announced

Bedfordshire on the Rise: Major New Projects That Will Transform our Region

Member Interview: Flexible HR Expertise for SMEs – Helen Stocker, HR Delivered

SME Bedfordshire Business Awards: the Finalists are Announced!

University and local Chambers of Commerce announce long-term partnership

US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief - British Chambers of Commerce Press Release

Member Interview: Sales Skills With a Generous Touch – Phil Solomon, Sales Geek

These Young Entrepreneurs Chose Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce – You Can Too

ATA Carnet: New Help to Move Goods Across Borders

Driving Growth in Bedfordshire – Its Importance for Local Businesses

A Spring Statement That Leaves Business Without a Spring in its Step

Member Interview: Reaching Prospects in Their Own Homes – Nathan Jacobs, Doorstep Promotions

Member Interview: Our New Strategic Partnership with Beds Chamber – Yiannis Koursis, CEO, The Bedford College Group

Member Interview: Working at Height – Harvey Greenwood, Greenwood Drones

Meet the Proud Local Sponsors Supporting Our 2025 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards

The Power of Giving Back: How Businesses Can Support Their Communities

Member Interview: George Georgiou, Essential Workwear – Making Your People Ambassadors for Your Brand

The 2025 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards – We’re Awaiting Your Entry!

Tax Talk: What Qualifies as Manufacturing R&D?

Essential Workwear: From Award-Winners to Headline Sponsor

Beds Chamber: How We Supported Businesses in 2024, and What 2025 Might Bring

Jingle all the wAI using Ai to raise money for charity

RED-LETTER DAY AS ASIA-PACIFIC TRADE DEAL STARTS

Statement on Vauxhall Plant Closure in Luton

Member Interview: Steve Botterill, Resourceful People Group – Making HR Add Value to Your Business

How to Get Ahead of the Competition with Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

The 2024 Budget: Business Bears the Brunt, but the Future Could Be Better

Supporting Education and Training: the Value of Apprenticeships

Member Interview: Tanika Paul, Copybox Document Systems – Family Business of the Year

Member Interview: James Sommers, Sommers Waste Solutions: Helping Organisations Meet Sustainability Targets

Attracting and Retaining Talent: It’s Tough, but Here’s How We Can Help

Leading, Connecting, Joining the Dots: Meet Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce CEO Justin Richardson

Funding Service Businesses to Go Global – How You Could Benefit

Member Interview: Jennie Bayliss, Mantralis – Bespoke, Personable Project Management

Key employment law changes promised by the new Labour government

Wyboston Lakes Resort finalist in two categories in the Meetings Industry Association’s prestigious miaList 2024

SustainableTech4Good.co.uk

Getting Wild at Wyboston Lakes Resort boosts mental health, wellbeing and productivity

SME Award Winner Interview: Darren King, Kings Fire - High Growth Business of the Year

Will your Business Survive?

The Top Five Cash Flow Improvers for Your Business

These Bedfordshire Businesses Won Big on Election Day!

Wyboston Lakes Resort wins Silver for Sustainability in Conference & Events Awards

Bedford Radio announces Curry and Quiz fundraiser

Getting Down to Business with the New Government

Bedford bus operator calls for more communication with other road users, as figures show the value of local buses

Wyboston Lakes Resort continues to be More Sustainable

This Is Our Message to Whoever Gets Into Power on 4th July

Strategic Partner Interview: Dawn Coker, Ryan – Funding and Tax Expertise to Propel Chamber Members’ Growth

Sustainable Tech4Good Need Your Tech

Lockheed Martin UK’s 2024 Carbon Reduction Plan

Pharmacy Team From Bedford Step Up To Support Dementia Charity

Do you have what it takes?

Aurora Managed Services and Fujifilm team up to launch new range of Multifunction office printers for the UK Market

Member Interview: Andy Chesterman, PrivacyHelper – Data Protection and Privacy with no Fuss

Driving Global Trade at Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce: The Team and the Initiatives

Boosting Efficiency and Service: Our Expansion in Membership Card Production and Mailing Services

Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan

New programme showcasing grassroots local music comes to Bedford Radio

Right FM leaves an indelible impression

Winning These Awards is the Royal Seal of Approval for Your Business

Somnus Scientific announces partnership with Life Science Group and Creonate

Bedford bus operator commits to reduce near-term carbon reduction targets

Member Interview: Bina Briggs, Plain Talking HR - Personalised Service that Puts Simplicity First

Member Interview: Steve Blythe, Jaltek – Super-Excited About the Awards, and Banging the Drum for Luton!

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

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