BCC responds to new national Coronavirus restrictions

Thu 1st October 2020

Responding to new national restrictions for England to combat a rising number of Coronavirus cases, announced by the Prime Minister today (22 September), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:

Fast-tracked business Covid rescue plan for Sheffield City Region unveiled

Thu 1st October 2020

One of the single biggest Covid rescue packages of its type in the UK is hoping to save thousands of jobs and transform the business economy of South Yorkshire.

End Of The Transition Agreement: Q&A Session

10am - 11am, Thu 8th October 2020

Online Event

Our relationship with the EU will change – it is now inevitable. Prepare your business and join this informative Q&A session with Nick Patrick, Head of Sheffield Chamber International Trade Centre

Family Law secures Taylor & Emmet Legal 500

Thu 1st October 2020

Sheffield’s Taylor&Emmet LLP has retained its position among the region’s highest-ranking family law specialists in the 2021 edition of The Legal 500.

Coronavirus - Sheffield's Position Statement (28 September 2020)

Wed 30th September 2020

Greg Fell, Director of Public Health in Sheffield, outlines Sheffield's position in light of current events.

Quarterly Economic Review: The Results 12/10/20

9am - 10.15am, Mon 12th October 2020

Online Event

The Sheffield City Region Economic Review provides important feedback on how business is faring while monitoring trends and issues in the regional business economy. Join this webinar to hear the results from the latest economic survey.

BCC responds to Prime Minister’s plan on training and skills

Tue 29th September 2020

Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcements on post-18 education and training today, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:

The Sheffield College welcomes government’s adult skills funding pledge

Thu 1st October 2020

The Sheffield College has welcomed a new government pledge to invest in adult education as part of a skills led recovery following the coronavirus pandemic.

Inspiring Women Network - 13/10/20

11am - 1pm, Tue 13th October 2020

Online Event

Designed to provide a platform to showcase inspiring women from across the Sheffield City Region, our Inspiring Women network offers an opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers while networking with women from across the business community.

Sheffield researchers help lead national scheme to improve health and tackle inequalities

Thu 1st October 2020

Researchers from the University of Sheffield are part of a UK wide collaboration that will enable local authorities to rapidly evaluate work aiming to improve health and tackle inequalities in their areas.

BCC responds to Chancellor’s Winter Economic Plan

Thu 24th September 2020

Responding to The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP’s announcement of a Winter Economic Plan, including a new raft of measures to support businesses and the economy as the pandemic continues, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:

Fragomen - Immigration School for School Leavers

4pm - 6pm, Tue 13th October 2020

Online - run over six evenings between 13 October and 10 November

This autumn Fragomen’s UK offices will hold an immigration school for school leavers who collected their A-Levels this month and are interested in immigration or a career in law.

Business organisations in Sheffield join forces with Council

Mon 21st September 2020

Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield Digital and the Sheffield Social Enterprise Network have joined up with Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University and other partners across the city

Hallam graduate wins prestigious fashion week award

Thu 1st October 2020

As London Fashion Week 2020 draws to a close, a Sheffield Hallam University fashion graduate has scooped a prestigious award in recognition of the unique narrative and concept of her final year design project.

South Yorkshire Pensions Group Annual Conference - 15/10/20

2pm - 4pm, Thu 15th October 2020

Online Webinar

This online conference aims to share knowledge, provide informed and relevant seminars to trustees, companies and professionals, in relation to corporate pensions. Networking opportunities will be available with professionals from the pensions industry.

DJB Recycling enjoy post-lockdown expansion with new services

Wed 30th September 2020

DJB Recycling has expanded its operations during the Covid-19 pandemic and now offers glass recycling, food waste collection and skip hire for the first time.

Customs Declarations - What you need to know

Thu 17th September 2020

It is estimated that customs declarations could rise annually from 55 million to circa 300 million from January 2021 when the UK leaves the single market.

Countdown to Change: 75 days to go

10am - 11am, Fri 16th October 2020

Online Webinar

Don’t miss these brand new events - four topical and interactive webinars, designed to count down to the end of the EU Transition period.

BCC announces future change of Director General

Thu 17th September 2020

The Board of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today announced that Director General Dr Adam Marshall will leave the organisation in the Spring of 2021.

How Tribepad is helping during Covid-19

Tue 29th September 2020

Tribepad's company ethos is ‘people first, product second and profit third’, so during the start of the Covid-19 crisis we had a think about how we could be helping people at this awful time.

SCR Business Networking

9am - 10.30am, Thu 22nd October 2020

Online Event

Our popular City Region Business Networking Event is back (online). The three South Yorkshire Chambers are working together to bring you a unique networking event.

Local insurance broker’s advice for unoccupied properties during lockdown restrictions

Tue 29th September 2020

Many business premises across Sheffield remain unoccupied because of the impact of lockdown.

BCC responds to government support to prevent business evictions

Thu 17th September 2020

Commenting on extended support to prevent business evictions until the end of 2020, announced by the government today, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said:

Cyber Safety in the Digital World

10am - 11am, Tue 27th October 2020

Online Webinar

South Yorkshire Police's Cyber Protect Officer Dannielle Lee will explore the straightforward measures local businesses can implement to protect their money, reputation, data, IT equipment and IT-based services from cyber criminals in a digital world.