Chamber News
Goole businessman Phil Jones appointed Chamber President
Popular Goole businessman Phil Jones became the President of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce during a hand-over ceremony at the Chamber’s AGM.
Read moreChamber AGM leads Humber’s net-zero carbon ambitions as it branches out with £1,000 donation to ‘One Hull of a Forest’
This year the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is doing something different at its AGM and taking the lead in the Energy Estuary’s ambition to become the world’s first net-zero carbon industrial cluster by backing the One “Hull” of a Forest initiative.
Read moreGrimsby gets LinkedIn to new opportunities with Chamber community
THE world’s oldest professional network LinkedIn has been using Grimsby as something of an experiment in recent months to explore how the power of community can help people access new jobs across a small community.
Read moreBig names, fond memories
LONG-SERVING Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves joined British Caribbean Chamber (BCCC) Patron Lord Howard of Lympne (right), BCCC Chief Executive Dr Ian Kelly (left), British Commissioner Steve Moore (second left) and Invest SVG Executive Director Annette Mark at a dinner on island to discuss future trade links.
Read morePolitics in way of business on Humber Devolution and economic development
FOLLOWING concerns by local MPs this week about Government plans for local devolution, the Chief Executive of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is today making public his concerns over the future leadership of the Humber LEP, a key local economic development agency.
Read moreThe Chamber’s Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards 2020 now open for entries
THE Chamber’s Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards are now open for entries!
Read moreChamber writes to Chancellor calling for rethink over motorhome tax changes
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has today written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling for a rethink on the way some new motorhomes are taxed which has led to 700 per cent in Vehicle Excise Duty for some models.
Read moreDanbrit Holdings have joined Olivers Wharf Limited as shareholders
We are pleased to announce that Danbrit Holdings, through Port Invest, have joined Olivers Wharf Limited as shareholders ( www.olivers-wharf.co.uk ).
Read moreShortlist announced for tenth annual Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards
The closing date has passed, a panel of independent judges have sifted through the entries and the shortlist for the tenth annual Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards can now be revealed…
Read moreCarnegie Trust report highlights Grimsby as a Turnaround Town
The Carnegie Trust has published its Turnaround Towns UK report which highlights Grimsby as a town which is using imagination, energy and a local vision to make inspirational changes
Read moreChamber business leaders hear about huge climate change risk to Humber towns and city
After what felt like endless weeks of torrential rain which led to serious flooding in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, a timely presentation by the Environment Agency brought the flood risk in the Humber region into sharp focus.
Read moreSkills shortages impacting businesses as labour market remains buoyant
The percentage of UK firms facing recruitment difficulties has returned to previous highs, while one in four businesses expect to increase headcount, according to the UK’s largest survey of employers.
Read moreAll aboard for Chamber’s exclusive preview of East Yorkshire’s new fleet of ‘talking buses’
Members of the Chamber’s Shipping & Transport Committee enjoyed an exclusive preview of a bus which is one of 11 new double-deckers being introduced and representing a £2-million investment.
Read morePrinces Quay to turn purple, The Hull shopping centre is focused on changing the customer experience for disabled people.
Princes Quay will once again be turned purple in support of the UK’s accessible shopping day
Read moreGrimsby MP’s passion shines through on Brexit at lunch with Chamber
Great Grimsby MP Melanie Onn spoke passionately about the burden of responsibility she felt over Brexit and helping to secure the best outcome not only for her constituents, but also for her country
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