Chamber News

Chamber demands effective leadership and Brexit clarity

Thursday December 13, 2018

James Ramsbotham, Chamber chief executive has spoken out about this week’s tumultuous events in Parliament and the urgent need to get clarity on Brexit. He said: “It is becoming ever-more urgent that we have a Government that stops its in-fighting and gets a strong grip of Brexit.

Chamber round up December 2018

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

An overview of this month's Chamber activities including our CEOs Meet the Boss feature and relaunching Contact magazine

James Ramsbotham - the man fighting for a fair deal for North-East business

Wednesday 12th of December 2018

Meet the Boss feature as published in the Northern Echo

Unemployment figures show positive annual trend but skills shortages remain

Tuesday 11th of December 2018

Paul Carbert, Policy Adviser, North East England Chamber of Commerce, said: “Unemployment has fallen over the past year, and remains low when compared to historical records. In total, there are over 40,000 fewer people out of work in the North East compared to three years ago.

Government needs to stop its paralysis on work other than Brexit

Friday 7th of December 2018

Catch up with Chamber assistant director of policy, Rachel Anderson as published in the Northern Echo.

Chamber says North East global trade statistics are 'alarming'

Thursday 6th of December 2018

Jack Simpson, North East England Chamber of Commerce policy adviser said: “While the downturn in regional global trade this quarter isn’t surprising, it is alarming."

Find out how you can get involved in Expo 2020 Dubai

Thursday 6th of December 2018

Julie Underwood, international trade director, North East England Chamber of Commerce explains how businesses in the region can grab major opportunities at this event, as published in The Journal.

Chamber's business magazine to re-launch in 2019

Tuesday 4th of December 2018

Long-established business magazine, Contact, will be relaunched with a new publisher in early 2019.

Bloom looks for expansion in USA

Monday 3rd of December 2018

An innovative procurement business which has already doubled its workforce to 60 people in the last year is pursuing even more growth with a trade mission to Boston, US from 4 – 7 December.

Chamber member showcase: Elopa

Friday 30th of November 2018

The ‘Open House’ approach to house sales where the seller allows interested people to view the home at the same time, and pays no fee, is proving a hit with Sunderland estate agency business Elopa.

County Durham business wins national award

Friday 30th of November 2018

Bowburn-based manufacturer PC Henderson beat off national competition to be awarded exporter of the year at the British Chambers of Commerce awards held at Tobacco Dock in London.