Malvern Panalytical, members of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, make scientific instrumentation.
Their people are diverse, highly-skilled and passionate, and their expertise powers the development and manufacture of instruments through to installation and application management.
First Class Support, members of Devon & Plymouth Chamber, is a multi-award-winning company that provides academic, employment, healthcare, and advocacy support to individuals (and groups) across the United Kingdom.
Their Equality and Diversity Policy, as well as commitment to ongoing training, demonstrate how important it is to FCS to prevent discrimination and promote equal opportunity in all aspects of their service.
Dhillon’s Brewery, member of Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and award-winning microbrewery in the heart of the Midlands, was established with one goal in mind – To Keep It Re’Ale.
Since the challenges of the pandemic, Dhillon’s Brewery has seen exponential growth in the last 24 months and now operates five venues, produces over 50 beers and ales, and hosts over 100 events each year.
CMAC Group UK, members of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, has built its business success on anticipating and finding innovative solutions to clients’ travel, transport, and accommodation problems, even in the most challenging circumstances.
CMAC’s markets, which include private and public sector clients as well as train-operating companies and airlines, have changed dramatically in recent years.
Kier, members of Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is a leading provider of infrastructure services.
Making Ground is Kier's prison engagement and employment programme. It supports serving prisoners and prison leavers into sustainable employment by offering different routes into Kier and the wider industry.
The Bee Centre, member of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, is a unique self-funded business, founded through a passion for bees and the environment.
Their mission is to demonstrate that sustainability businesses can be economically viable and need not rely on external funding. They believe that the environment is not a charity, and they are passionate in delivering a genuinely sustainable business model.
Wolo Foundation, members of Sussex Chamber of Commerce, are a charity that helps families across Sussex on their cancer journeys.
After a cancer diagnosis of their own, the co-founders felt there was a real need for bespoke cancer support. Wolo offers practical and emotional help to improve the quality of life of families on a cancer journey.
GivEnergy, members of Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce, believes that their business deserves recognition as the Planet Saver.
Their unwavering commitment to sustainability is evident throughout their operations, and they have achieved remarkable results over the past year that set them apart in this field.
Splash Projects, members of Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, are leaders in transforming teams and individuals through impactful community projects worldwide.
They bridge the gap between businesses and not-for-profit organisations or charities, giving businesses and business schools the opportunity to fulfil their corporate social responsibility ambitions, to ‘give back’ and have a positive impact in their communities.
Strategic Management Partners, members of Sussex Chamber of Commerce, is an independent consultancy, based in East Sussex.
Director, Clive’s business model is to supply SMEs with strategic innovation support,
in partnership with universities, funding agencies and specialists in sustainability with unique
affordability for start-ups and SMEs.
IMPAKT Housing & Support, members of Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, aims to promote social inclusion for disadvantaged people by giving them the self-confidence, motivation, and resilience to overcome difficult circumstances.
Their purpose is to end homelessness and they want to achieve this through the provision of person-centred support and care.
We Are Digital, members of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, has defied the odds, launched during a pandemic and achieved phenomenal growth in the highly competitive digital marketing market – all under the leadership of Managing Director and owner Gareth O'Rourke.
In just over two and a half years, We Are Digital has showcased its rapid rise, consistently achieving remarkable year-on-year growth.
McCulloch Group, members of Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, is a company born in Ayrshire and built on innovation.
Having operated out of Scotland for 30 years, with key partners including Network Rail, London Underground and the Paris Metro, they now have plans for global expansion, strategically targeting Europe, the Americas and Australasia.
Reacting to today’s interest rate decision by the Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will be giving a cautious welcome to today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold the base rate at 5.25%. Constant hikes in the cost-of-borrowing have had a hugely detrimental impact on the firms we represent. "
If we are to meet the challenge of making the UK Net Zero by 2050 then we must have pragmatic goals, that business can be confident they will be supported to reach. Companies want to address climate change but cannot plan for future investment if the sands keep shifting.
Campaigners, including the BCC, have worked for years to have the Electronic Trade Documents Act passed, and its introduction is a huge milestone.
Today’s CPI rate of 6.7%, while proving stubborn, shows that inflation is continuing to gradually ease off. Producer price inflation (PPI) fell by 2.3%. This should give the Bank of England pause for thought with the interest rate decision tomorrow.
