Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Theatre company launches new festival as Chamber confirms funding

Published on February 27, 2018 in Member News.

A theatre festival which will focus on climate change and environmental sustainability is being backed by the Chamber with an award from its new Chamber Culture Fund.

Saab expands @TheDock as Hull tech community supports growth

Published on February 20, 2018 in Member News.

Global defence and security company Saab has expanded its team in Hull, buoyed by the support of the city’s fast-growing tech community.

Chamber stands by claims as MPs back call for action over trans-Pennine rail downgrading

Published on February 16, 2018 in Chamber News.

TAKING THE EXPRESS OUT OF TRANS-PENNINE RAIL – 10-STATION STOPPER SERVICE AND LONGER JOURNEY TIMES

TAKING THE EXPRESS OUT OF TRANSPENNINE RAIL AS JOURNEY TIMES INCREASE FROM MAY

Published on February 14, 2018 in Chamber News.

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is inviting Leo Goodwin, the Managing Director of TransPennine Express, to a meeting in Hull with MPs, rail consultants and business leaders to explain his company’s downgrading of Hull’s vital rail links to a “stopping service”.

Hostile vehicle mitigation solution provider secures double award nomination

Published on February 12, 2018 in Member News.

Hostile vehicle mitigation specialist Heald have been shortlisted for two awards at the inaugural Counter Terror Business Awards.

Lord Kerslake calls for new Northern Economic Forum to tackle north/south divide in speech to business leaders

Published on February 12, 2018 in Member News.

Lord Kerslake has called for a new Northern Economic Forum to take the big decisions on transport, skills and economic development in a speech to business leaders at the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Dinner.

St. James’ School and Humberside International Airport working together

Published on February 06, 2018 in Member News.

North East Lincolnshire’s only independent day and boarding ‘all through school’, St. James’ School Grimsby, is joining forces with Humberside Airport to encourage more international students to the area via the airport.

Home of bar code pioneer to undergo business centre conversion

Published on February 05, 2018 in Member News.

An office block which was built more than 30 years ago by a pioneer of bar code technology is being given a new lease of life with conversion into a business centre.

Milestone for £200m Energy Works power plant as research academy completed

Published on February 05, 2018 in Member News.

A key element of Hull’s £200m Energy Works development has been completed, paving the way for pioneering renewable energy research to be conducted in the heart of the city.

Fruit Market regeneration inspires schoolchildren to get creative

Published on February 05, 2018 in Member News.

Children from an inner-city Hull primary school are unleashing their creativity, inspired by the innovative spirit flowing through the city’s Fruit Market.

Legal expert warns of ‘tidal storm’ facing the region’s buy-to-let property market.

Published on February 05, 2018 in Member News.

One of the region’s leading property lawyers has warned of a ‘tidal storm’, which is set to hit the buy-to-let market, as Government tax changes, a weakening housing market and fears over Universal Credit take hold.

Just do it! The key message from a business masterclass for Dutch delegation

Published on February 01, 2018 in International News.

Just do it! That’s the philosophy of success for the managing director of one of the Humber’s leading logistics groups.

Almost £7m in sales as property hunters clamour for Fruit Market homes

Published on January 29, 2018 in Member News.

The launch of Hull’s most eagerly-awaited housing development has been a resounding success, with homes worth almost £7m sold before a brick has been laid.

Largest number of apprentices lead way in new training standard

Published on January 29, 2018 in Member News.

The Humberside Engineering Training Association (HETA) has welcomed the Humber region’s largest cohort of apprentices on to the new Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) standard.