Chamber round up June 2018

Thursday 14th of June 2018

An overview of this month's Chamber activities including employment statistics and Heathrow expansion...

Chamber's response to today's Employment Statistics

Tuesday 12th of June 2018

Paul Carbert, policy adviser, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “We’re delighted that today’s statistics today continue the recent trend of positive news for the North East labour market.

North East businesses supported to prepare for Brexit

Monday 11th of June 2018

Comprehensive research has revealed a substantial number of North East manufacturers are not prepared for Brexit.

Chamber and Go North East Launch regionwide CSR Initiative

Monday 11th of June 2018

North East businesses interested in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) which lack the necessary skills and resources to implement an effective plan, can get effective tips and lessons learned from real life scenarios, thanks to a partnership between North East England Chamber of Commerce and Go North East.

Trade statistics show NE exporters had strong first quarter

Thursday 7th of June 2018

Julie Underwood, international trade director, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “Despite the reported slow start to the year, North East exporters enjoyed their strongest first quarter since 2014. However, the figures delivered a reminder of North Eastern reliance on European Trade, as regional exports to the Union totalled 62.3%.

Chamber urges NE MPs to vote in favour of the Heathrow expansion

Friday 1st of June 2018

The importance of expanding Heathrow to ensure regional businesses’ connections to the rest of the world was spelt out to North East MPs by James Ramsbotham, chief executive, North East England Chamber of Commerce.

North East England Chamber of Commerce and Go North East launch regionwide CSR initiatve

Friday 1st of June 2018

North East businesses that have an interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but feel they lack the necessary skills and resource to implement an effective plan, can now take on board effective tips and lessons learned from real life scenarios and actionable events, thanks to a partnership between the North East Chamber of Commerce and Go North East.