Chamber News

Export Statistics Cause Concern

Friday September 13, 2019

The recent UK Trade Statistics should act as a stark warning to Westminster. Brexit uncertainty is damaging our country’s global confidence, and businesses are feeling the pinch with both export and imports in decline, led by a significant decrease in European Trade.

Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations.

Wednesday 11th of September 2019

New Customs Declarations Training designed to prepare businesses and trade professionals for the future of trade.

Chamber Conversations Episode 1: Women in Business with James Ramsbotham

Wednesday 11th of September 2019

We kick off our brand new podcast series with Chamber Chief Executive, James Ramsbotham.

Chamber Response to Today's Government Spending Round

Wednesday 4th of September 2019

Jonathan Walker, assistant director, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “With the prospect of a limited review briefed in advance, we knew this Chancellor’s statement was unlikely to contain much to get North East businesses excited.

Year in the Life - Vaux Brewery

Wednesday 4th of September 2019

It’s not every day someone goes on a trip to Germany and gets so inspired by a community brewery that the minute he steps off the plane back home he decides to set up his own, based on a famous Sunderland brewery name.

Year in the Life - Moody Logistics & Storage

Tuesday 3rd of September 2019

Haulage via horse and cart and modern high-tech logistics seem to be two very different worlds but a proud family firm that started this way, is now being perfectly exploited to maximise its potential.

Year in the Life - Pride Media Centre and Pride World Radio

Monday 2nd of September 2019

Tucked away in a quiet part of Pelaw, near Gateshead is the UK’s first LGBTQ+ business and media centre with perfect access to a mind-boggling, trillion-dollar,global marketplace.

Durham University Business School to Support Chamber QES

Monday 2nd of September 2019

Durham University Business School and North East England Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to maximise the impact of the region’s largest independent business survey.

Chamber Sets Out Urgent Priorities Ahead of Spending Review

Monday 2nd of September 2019

North East England Chamber of Commerce has stressed the importance of getting clarity on EU trading post Brexit and the need for substantial infrastructure investment, ahead of the Government’s Spending Review.

Dynamic Entrepreneur to Chair Chamber Hartlepool Area

Friday 30th of August 2019

A Hartlepool businesswoman who has worked all over the globe is the new chair of North East England Chamber of Commerce’s area meetings for the town.

World Expo Offers Great Opportunities for NE

Friday 16th of August 2019

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