Chamber appoints two new Board Members

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has today announced two additions to its Board of Directors, Mark Ebdon and Richard Rankin.
Cumbrian labour market briefing

The key headlines for the Cumbrian labour market.
Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) update from Suzanne Caldwell

Read about work underway to address skills challenges in Cumbria by the LSIP partners.
Economic Forecast: UK At Risk Of 2-Speed Economy

The BCC Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF)has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish.
Chamber sees “significant increase” in value of exports processed

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has reported a significant increase in demand for its Export Documentation Service
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We’ve put together a list of services which help our members cut costs while remaining compliant, connected, and competitive!
Conference Cumbria to feature Young Entrepreneurs Panel

Cumbria Chamber’s Conference Cumbria returns this year with over 300 innovators, leaders and experts expected to attend to hear from headline speaker, Sara Davies MBE.
Procurement Act Must Quickly Deliver for SMEs

The BCC’s SME Procurement Tracker powered by Tussell is the market’s benchmark source for reporting on how well the government is supporting small businesses by doing business with them.
Business leaders tour McMenon Engineering for Chamber’s Directors Forum event

Business leaders, part of Cumbria Chamber’s Directors Forum, gathered in Workington last week for an event hosted by McMenon Engineering focused on the current challenges and opportunities for UK/Cumbrian manufacturing. The event was the second meeting of the Directors Forum this year, attracting a diverse range of delegates from multiple sectors, with a strong representation […]
‘Drive 4UR Community’ with TrustFord Carlisle

On Saturday 10th May, the team from TrustFord Carlisle will host a special ‘Drive 4UR Community’ Test Drive event in support of Eden Valley Hospice & Jigsaw