The benefits of volunteering with Judith Smale of Cumbria CVS
We talk to Judith Smale of Chamber member Cumbria CVS about the benefits of volunteering for individuals and businesses. Our talk also covers CVS’s new volunteering database where individuals can register and search for opportunities (volunteering.cumbriacvs.org.uk); employer supported volunteering (ESV); support for businesses; and the ESV subgroup.
Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 2): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report
Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 2): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report Cumbria’s Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an employer-led and locally owned initiative which aims to set out the key priorities needed to make technical education and skills provision more responsive to the changing needs of employers and […]
How Chamber Health Care has benefited member Day Cummins
Exclusively available to Cumbria Chamber members, the Chamber Health Care Plan allows staff to claim money back on health treatments and provides access to a range of valuable health and wellbeing services.
Headlines from this year’s AGM
It was great to see a number of you at our recent AGMs. I say AGMs because, as you may remember, we did two on the same day this year. This was to get us into a cycle in which we hold the AGM covering the year just ended only a few months later, rather than having a very lengthy gap.
Business leaders tour fast-growing manufacturer Kendal Nutricare
For its third Power 40 event of the year, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce brought together business leaders from some of Cumbria’s 40 most influential businesses for a tour of Kendal Nutricare followed by a networking dinner.
New Made in Cumbria website gives platform to local businesses
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the launch of the new Made in Cumbria website, an online hub celebrating the artists, manufacturers, makers and producers which call Cumbria home.
What are employers’ duties for working in hot weather?
The month of June has witnessed an expected heatwave, and employers are reminded to keep in mind the health, safety and welfare of their staff.
Interest rates: five things you can do to protect your business
With the rise in interest rates, business owners need to take action to ensure they do not get into financial difficulties.
Conference Cumbria 2023 Raise your game, celebrating the best of Cumbria
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce and Cumbria Business Growth Hub are thrilled to announce Conference Cumbria, a brand-new event with the aim of inspiring, empowering, and elevating people living and working in Cumbria.
Cumbria Chamber’s Women in Business Network is back with exciting dates for your diary!
Cumbria Chamber’s Women in Business Network is back with exciting dates for your diary!