Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

🎇PLATINUM SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT🎇 We are delighted to announce Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) as our Platinum Sponsor for #CambsB2B This means they are not only our platinum sponsor for CambsB2B North, taking place on 13 June at KingsGate, but also CambsB2B South, which will be returning on 13 November (keep an eye out for further details!) CPCA will be present throughout the event, with a jam-packed agenda to be announced. We’re currently working with businesses that have received support through CPCA to help start up or grow their business, interviewing business leaders and visiting workplaces to share their stories. We can't wait to share the results with you! Thank you CPCA for your support with this fantastic event, check out more here > www.cambsb2b.co.uk Look out for their sponsorship video coming soon❕ Growth Works with Skills Zoë McCabe Brennan Charlotte Horobin Howard Cordingley Alexis McLeod Chris George Melissa G. Beth Chapman #exhibition #b2b #cambschamber #chambernetwork

We're sure you've heard that we're bringing the region's biggest B2B to the north of the region! Join us on 13 June at KingsGate Conference Centre for our #CambsB2B North exhibition, from 10.00am to 3.00pm. During these one-day events, we provide a B2B exhibition hall, the opportunity to hear from leading industry speakers, our legendary speed networking and more. We can't wait to see you there ❕ Register your attendance here > https://afx.one/6001bea5 #networking #chambernetwork #cambschamber

County wide coverage on a Monday🌎 Charlotte Horobin and Connor Butler started their day by visiting our valued member Peterborough Cathedral to have a fascinating tour of the stunning architecture and to learn about its history. They then spent the afternoon at the Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire Business Forum, kindly hosted by Welch's Transport Ltd. The conversations primarily focused on the road to NetZero but businesses also raised concerns around skills, recruitment and retention. Chris Welch then kindly gave everyone a tour of the facilities. Closing the day off, Montse Esquino -Nel attended our Ely Netwroking evening at Poets House Hotel and Restaurant, focusing on this months topic "Business Growth." Nick L. from East Cambridgeshire District Council gave an exclusive insight into their Business Growth Fund. Ashleigh J. then spoke about the CPCA Growth Hub and how they can help your business to grow. Closing the discussion off, Philip Mashinchi from Cambridge Support shared experiences of how they used grants, funding and hard work to become the 9th fasting growing IT company in the UK. #networking #NetZero #chambernetwork #cambschamber

We would like to announce Dr Ilona Karpanos as International Trade Advisor🎉 Ilona is an experienced project manager and consultant in international business development with almost 20 years’ experience in international trade, including research on specific markets and market activities, and working with both SMEs and large companies across different industries. On her appointment as International Trade Advisor, Ilona commented: “With my extensive expertise and practical knowledge in international business, coupled with my PhD academic background in political science and international relations, I am looking forward to putting my skills and experience to use to support the work of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce.” Read the full article here > https://lnkd.in/eSbVH7zc #internationaltrade #chambernetwork #cambschamber

Introducing Bertie the #CambsB2B bear 🐻   Bertie is our CambsB2B mascot and will be involved in all of the planning and execution of the event.   Venue visits, filming days with sponsors, paperwork in the office, Bertie will be overseeing it all. He’s already had a day out to the races with us for The Craven Meeting last week 🐴 and will be going out and about loads in the run up to the event.   Want to meet Bertie? Register to attend CambsB2B here > www.cambsb2b.co.uk   We’ll have a competition on the day involving our mascot, so keep an eye out for details on that❕   #cambschamber #chambernetwork  

Stands being booked by amazing businesses ✅ An agenda of speakers about to be announced ✅ Businesses being recorded by our team ready for their sponsorship promotion ✅ BOOK your stand before it’s too late. SECURE your sponsorship and receive all of the promotional benefits. REGISTER to attend on the day and enjoy this jam-packed day. Visit the website for more > www.cambsb2b.co.uk #networking #chambernetwork #cambschamber

On Wednesday, Charlotte Horobin and Stuart Searle represented the Cambridgeshire Chamber at the British Chambers of Commerce President's Lunch hosted by Martha Lane Fox CBE. Held at the UK House of Lords, they engaged with colleagues from across the global network, sharing insight and best practices to better support local economic growth. Guest speaker Priya Lakhani OBE, CEO, CENTURY Tech and host of BBC AI Decoded gave a thought provoking afternoon - exploring how #AI will impact our daily lives, business, and economy. Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is proud to be one of 52 accredited UK Chambers and part of a network which operates in over 75 international markets. Within our network, businesses have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and empower their communities. With roots in the UK and with international influence, we amplify our members’ voices, giving companies the opportunity to drive change both in their communities and on the global stage. We are committed to giving companies a place to be inspired, the support to grow, and a space where every business belongs. #chambernetwork #cambschamber

If you live in a market town or rural part of Cambridgeshire and are keen on saving small businesses and bringing new services to your community read below ⤵ With support from Combined Authority funding, Plunkett UK are offering early-stage community businesses free advice and support on how to get their ventre off the ground. With over 700 community-owned businesses in rural areas across the UK, that are run by the community for the benefit of the community. Plunkett UK is also offering feasibility grants up to £5,000 to help groups cover the cost of early-stage work. Along with capital grants of up to £45,000 to help with purchases and renovations. Register here for a short online session to find out more > https://lnkd.in/edcrkjEU Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Cambridgeshire ACRE #funding #chambertnetwork #cambschamber

Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire Business Forum 💡 22 April 2024 3:30-5:00pm Welch's Transport, Duxford, Moorfield Road, Cambridge CB22 4PS There are still a few spaces left at the table at our next Business Forum kindly hosted by Chris Welch at Welch's Transport Ltd. We will be hosting a roundtable discussion with local businesses to hear about the issues businesses are currently facing, whilst also giving an update on Chamber activities. Chris will then talk about Welch's Transport's journey to Net Zero and show the delegates some of their facilities. If you are a business based in either Cambridge or South Cambridgeshire and want to have your voice heard please do reach out to events@cambscci.co.uk to RSVP. #cambschamber #chambernetwork

Join us this Monday for our popular Ely Networking at Poets House Hotel and Restaurant in collaboration with Ely Cathedral Business Group, kindly sponsored by GROVEMERE PROPERTY LIMITED! This month, you will hear short talks on the theme ‘Business Growth’, including support available to businesses and a story of quick and successful growth to inspire others. Line up: Nick – East Cambridgeshire District Council Ashleigh Jackson – CPCA Growth Hub Philip Mashinchi – Cambridge Support Register your attendance for this free event here > https://lnkd.in/dkg2y5mc Montse Esquino -Nel Harvey Bibby Jeremy Reeve - Business Connector / Fixer 🗣📈 #networking #chambernetwork #cambschamber