Cumbria Chamber set to host International Men’s Day in Carlisle
To celebrate International Men’s Day, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is proud to host an inspiring morning event built around the theme “Adversity to Hope.” This uplifting session will bring together local men, women, businesses, and community members to explore resilience, mental health, and recovery — featuring keynote speaker Andy Steele, an ex-Paratrooper and Firefighter whose […]
Business Not Ready for Another Budget Battering
The UK’s largest business sentiment survey before next month’s Budget, shows most remain bruised, with no improvement in business sentiment.
Around 230 Business Leaders Gather in Keswick for Conference Cumbria 2025
The Pencil Factory in Keswick played host to Conference Cumbria 2025!
Stonecross Manor, Kendal — Looking Better Than Ever and Ready to Welcome You Back!
We’re excited to share that big changes are happening at Stonecross Manor!
LSIP update from Suzanne Caldwell
We’re excited that work is about to start on producing a new Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for Cumbria.
Porsche Centre South Lakes joins Cumbria Chamber as a Chamber partner
Cumbria Chamber is absolutely thrilled to announce that Porsche Centre South Lakes has joined our network as our seventh Partner Member!
Cumbria Chamber receive Gold Awards in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme
We’re delighted to announce that Cumbria Chamber has been awarded the Gold Awards in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme
Recruitment Static as Firms Assess NI Impact
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) shows hiring remained largely static in Q2 as firms dealt with the employer National Insurance (NI) hike.
Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
As a Chamber of Commerce, Cumbria Chamber and its members are actively engaged in research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The Trade Confidence Outlook, conducted by the BCC’s award-winning Insights Unit, is a survey of just over 2,000 UK exporters nationally.
Fragile Outlook Remains After NI Tax Hike
In the largest survey of business sentiment since April’s Employer National Insurance rise, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2, shows confidence remains weak.