Armstrong Watson celebrates the people behind more than 150 years of success

Armstrong Watson has been selected as one of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s Business Heroes, celebrating the Chamber’s 25th anniversary. The campaign shines a spotlight on Chamber members from across the county. This isn’t a definitive list – there are many other great businesses we could have included – but a celebration of just some our […]
How a Cumbrian family business grew into a global playground leader

Playdale Playgrounds has been selected as one of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s Business Heroes, celebrating the Chamber’s 25th anniversary. The campaign shines a spotlight on Chamber members from across the county. This isn’t a definitive list – there are many other great businesses we could have included – but a celebration of just some our […]
Q2 Growth Masks ‘Cocktail of Cost Pressures’

Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Suzanne Caldwell, Managing Director at the Cumbria Chamber of Commerce said:
Ridge and Partners Strengthens Commitment to Cumbria Through Partner Membership

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Ridge and Partners has joined the Chamber as a Partner Member
William King Construction comes full circle as a Cumbria Business Hero

William King Construction has been selected as one of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce’s 25 Business Heroes, celebrating the Chamber’s 25th anniversary.
Borderbrite Joins Cumbria Chamber of Commerce as a Partner Member

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome Borderbrite as its newest Partner Member.
NEW PARTNERSHIP FORMED TO PROMOTE FARMER COLLABORATION

Farmers across Cumbria are being invited to register their interest in joining a new initiative aiming to strengthen collaboration and support the long-term future of farming in the county.
Cumbria Chamber shortlisted for UK Chamber of the Year in landmark anniversary year

Cumbria Chamber has been named as one of just five finalists for the prestigious UK Chamber of the Year award during the year in which it celebrates its 25th anniversary.
£75M MILESTONE, THANKS TO ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF GRANT MAKING

Cumbria Community Foundation has hit the incredible milestone of £75 million given out to grassroots good causes across the county.
Cumbria entrepreneur ranked among UK’s top HR leaders as investment-backed growth creates new jobs

Claire McLean, founder and CEO of Realise HR, has been recognised as one of the UK’s most influential HR professionals, securing the No.11 position on HR Magazine’s prestigious HR Most Influential List 2026