BCC responds to the further easing of lockdown restrictions in the leisure, arts and beauty sectors

Fri 10th July 2020

Commenting on the government’s announcement today (9 July) that some firms in England in the leisure, arts and beauty sectors will be allowed to reopen, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said:

Sales of the Comical Social Distancing T-Shirts Created By Gripple Raise £1,800 for the NHS

Fri 10th July 2020

Gripple T-shirts, printed with four comical messages which put a Gripple ‘twist’ on traditional Yorkshire expressions, initially to drive home the social distancing message to staff, and then sold online, have raised £1,818 for local NHS hospitals.

Minding Your Money

9.30am - 10.30am, Tue 14th July 2020

Online Webinar

During this short webinar we will be sharing some of the main factors that can cause huge blockages between wanting and making more money. This will be valuable for business owners and employees who target increased revenues and more financial resilience.

The Sheffield College welcomes £3 billion economic statement pledge

Fri 10th July 2020

The Sheffield College has welcomed the Chancellor’s investment in young people to help support the revival of the economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

BCC responds to the Education Secretary’s plan to reform Further Education

Thu 9th July 2020

Commenting on the Education Secretary’s plan to reform Further Education at a speech at the Social Market Foundation today (9 July), BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:

Quarterly Economic Review: The Results

9am - 10.30am, Thu 16th July 2020

Online Webinar

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 the government’s Kickstart Scheme

Thu 9th July 2020

Commenting on the announcement of the government’s Kickstart Scheme, allowing employers to offer government-subsidised work placements for young people aged between 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment

Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park appoints new Director

Fri 10th July 2020

The Chief Executive of Darnall Well Being has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.

In conversation with Frances O'Grady

10am - 11am, Thu 16th July 2020

Online Webinar

Join Hannah Essex, BCC Co-Executive Director in conversation with Frances O’Grady, General Secretary of the British Trade Unions Congress for our Global Insights Leaders Programme virtual event.

Determined dad sheds 19lb in lockdown for Bluebell Wood

Fri 10th July 2020

The Managing Director of a Sheffield business has put his money where his mouth is by shedding a remarkable 19lbs to raise money for Bluebell Wood in lockdown.

BCC responds to the Chancellor’s Summer Statement

Thu 9th July 2020

Commenting on the Chancellor’s Summer Statement, delivered today, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said:

How to seize business opportunities in Malaysia - 9 July 2020

9am - 11am, Wed 22nd July 2020

Online Event

Join us for our second Global Business Network roadshow to explore the business opportunities available in Malaysia.

Are you planning to survive or planning to thrive?

Tue 7th July 2020

A video recording of the Are you planning to survive or planning to thrive? Webinar that took place on 7 July 2020.

Santander contributes £94,000 to bolster Sheffield Hallam’s Covid-19 student support

Fri 10th July 2020

Students at Sheffield Hallam University who have been affected by the Covid-19 crisis are to receive £93,784 of further support and recognition courtesy of Santander Universities.

City Region Business Networking 23 July 2020

9am - 10.30am, Thu 23rd July 2020

Online Webinar

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.

Shareholder payouts higher than net profits for one in four FTSE 100 firms

Fri 10th July 2020

More than a quarter (28 per cent) of FTSE 100 companies spent more on shareholder distributions than they generated in net income in their last available accounting year, according to new research led by the University of Sheffield.

National Business Response Network - have you any requests or offers of support?

Tue 7th July 2020

The National Business Response Network (NRBN) was launched in April by Business in the Community (BITC), a charity and part of The Prince’s Responsible Business Network with over 750 member companies.

Brexit - Implications for UK Customs procedures

10.30am - 11.30am, Thu 23rd July 2020

Online Webinar

During this webinar Nick Patrick, Head of International Trade at Sheffield Chamber and Mark Rowbotham, Customs Consultant at Sheffield Chamber will help businesses prepare for the upcoming changes to UK Customs procedures.

BCC responds to the government’s £3 billion of green investment

Tue 7th July 2020

Commenting on the government’s £3 billion package of green investment to decarbonise public buildings and cut emissions, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said:

Emergency Funding for communities responding to Covid-19 hits £750,000 Milestone

Thu 9th July 2020

Community groups on the front line of the Covid-19 Pandemic in South Yorkshire have received over £750,000 in funding support from local charity, South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF).

IoT (Internet Of Things) – How IT is helping UK business get back on its feet

10am - 11am, Tue 28th July 2020

Online Webinar

This presentation will demonstrate how IT & IoT can help companies get back up and running, including security for the home worker, social distancing and reinforcing cleaning and hygiene processes.

Mum smashes 10 marathons in 10 weeks for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice

Thu 9th July 2020

A Barnsley mum has conquered an astonishing 10 marathons in 10 weeks in memory of her nine-year-old son’s schoolmate.

'Make Yourself at Home' - How you can get involved!

Mon 6th July 2020

The Make Yourself at Home campaign is a city wide initiative to encourage the people and businesses of Sheffield to promote the economic recovery of our businesses and communities.