Suffolk Chamber News

The Sizewell C Project has now launched the portal for all tender releases, using the well-established forum ‘Compete For’.

“The decision on Corporation Tax is a disappointing one: less probably on its own terms, but more because it adds to the general uncertainty within which Suffolk businesses are trying to develop, invest and grow.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for July to September has shown the worst set of figures since the start of the COVID19 pandemic in the second quarter of 2020.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s annual Prestige Dinner, the most eagerly anticipated business event in the region, proved to be a great success as over 250 guests were entertained by ‘king of the Jungle’ and football legend Harry Redknapp’s recollections of his career and life experiences.

Suffolk’s second Improving Workplace Health programme has received a boost with the news that a £100k fund has been approved to help local companies at the cutting edge of good mental health practice share their learning with others.

This is a bold step forward in what nonetheless must be a sustained longer-term rolling programme of pro-business reforms by the Government in order to have the desired impact on growth and productivity.

“On behalf of our hard-pressed members and the wider business community, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce certainly welcomes the short-term price support in the Energy Bill Relief Scheme...

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is ramping up its support for campaigns aimed at improving the road, rail and mobile networks in the county.

Suffolk Chamber offices closed Monday 19 September. Please note that this coming Monday, Suffolk Chamber of Commerce will be closed as we observe the Bank Holiday for the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We will be open as normal on Tuesday 20 September.

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, Suffolk’s biggest business network and the voice of business in the region, has achieved bronze level accreditation from the Carbon Charter after being supported in this endeavour by Suffolk Country Council’s Groundwork East team.

Suffolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore has announced dates for this year’s series of public meetings across the county.  He will be joined by A/Chief Constable Rachel Kearton and officers from the local policing team to answer any questions you may have about the police service you receive.

A statement from Catherine Johnson, President of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce.