May 2011 Newsletter

Get £1,000 towards your Chamber training

You could be eligible for up to £1,000 towards the cost of training packages for senior staff at your company. Click here to read our guide

How to recover unpaid business debts

Are you fed up with chasing unpaid invoices? Our legal team recently helped a frustrated business owner recover cash – plus interest and compensation – from a debtor. Click here to find out more

Diary date: summer cocktail party

Invitations are being sent out this week for our summer cocktail party, which takes place on Thursday, July 28 from 7.30pm at the Eaton Estate near Chester. Click here for details.

Chamber backs £6m business innovation centre

The Chamber is an official partner of a £6m business innovation centre in Chester. Our offices are based within the new complex, which will officially open to the public in September. Read more here. 

Final call for tomorrow’s AGM

Members are invited to the Chamber’s annual general meeting, which takes place tomorrow (Thursday 19 May) from 1.45pm to 3pm. Click here for details

BCC attacks parental leave proposals

The British Chambers of Commerce has criticised proposals to extend paid leave for new parents, claiming such a move would create more confusion and costs for businesses. Business secretary Vince Cable launched a consultation on the flexible working reforms earlier this week.  Read the full story here

Have your say on rising business costs

Members have until the end of the month to fill in a survey and help us respond to the threat of rising business costs. Take the survey here

Boost your CV with a professional doctorate

Chester Business School, part of the University of Chester, is now offering a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) qualification for senior managers. The course is designed to suit those who wish to combine their studies with a full-time job. For details contact Ros Peet on 01244 511810 or r.peet@chester.ac.uk

Member news: North Wales firm scoops prestigious award

A pest control company that counts Morocco, Algeria and Iraq among its main export markets has been granted the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2011 for its outstanding achievement in international trade. Click here to read more