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New Chamber Service- Helping you take the first steps in recruiting a young apprentice

Unlocking Potentail

Considered employing a young apprentice to help you grow your business?

If you need a helping hand in the office or even if you could do with an extra pair of hands to help you grow your business, the Norfolk Chamber have launched a new service that gives a helping hand to any members thinking about recruiting young apprentices or putting their current young employees through a work-based apprenticeship qualification.

Norfolk bucks the trend on unemployment figures

Thu, 16/05/2013 - 12:09pm
Thu, 16/05/2013 - 12:09pm

Norfolk Figures

  • Between March and April 2013, unemployment fell across Norfolk by 4.6%
  • Over 17,800 current claimants in Norfolk between 16 – 64 years old
  • 3.4% of Norfolk’s population is claiming unemployment benefits

National Figures

Picture painted by Inflation Report too optimistic

Wed, 15/05/2013 - 1:52pm
Caroline Williams

Commenting on the Bank of England’s Quarterly Inflation Report, Caroline Williams CEO Norfolk Chamber of Commerce said:

Chamber sponsoring Small Business Award at EDP Business Awards

Wed, 15/05/2013 - 9:42am

Best isn’t always Big!
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce is proud to be sponsoring The Small Business of the Year category at this year’s EDP Business Awards. The competition launched on Wednesday 15 May and businesses have until 3rd August 2013 to submit their entries. The EDP Business Award profiles the very best of Norfolk and Waveney businesses and would ensure that your staff and your customers know just how great you are!

New apprenticeships bus on the road due to popular demand

Backing Apprenticeships

Norfolk County Council’s ‘Apprenticeships Norfolk’ team will be visiting another town in the county after the successful Backing Apprenticeships roadshow earlier this year.

In March, a specially branded ‘Apprenticeships Norfolk’ bus toured market towns around the county stopping off at locations such as local business parks and areas with a high concentration of businesses. Apprenticeships experts on board the bus offered information and advice to businesses so they could find out more about the benefits of employing an apprentice.

Exports up, but Britain’s trade deficit remains too high, says BCC

Tue, 14/05/2013 - 11:04am
  • UK trade deficit in goods and services was £3.1bn in March, down from £3.4bn in February
  • Value of UK exports rose by 3.5% between February and March, while imports rose by 2.6% in the same period

Commenting on the UK trade figures for March 2013, published today by the ONS, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:

UK Economic Review – May 2013

Mon, 13/05/2013 - 1:35pm
Mon, 13/05/2013 - 1:35pm

The UK economy grew in Quarter 1, but outlook remains weak.  The service sector continues to drive growth as construction and manufacturing weaken and as the deficit reduction continues to bite, the UK jobs market may be running out of steam.  For full details, see the attached.

Chamber Network launches national Brand Campaign

Mon, 13/05/2013 - 1:30pm
Norfolk Chamber Logo

Today the Accredited Chamber Network is launching its national Brand Campaign to showcase the value in being a member of an Accredited Chamber of Commerce. In an online video, Chamber members from across the UK talk about the ways in which their local Chambers have helped to support the success of their businesses.

Accredited Chambers of Commerce are always on hand to offer help and advice for business owners – whether that’s how to export to new markets overseas, hosting networking events, or providing essential services to help entrepreneurs run their businesses day to day.

Export Case Studies required

Mon, 13/05/2013 - 11:34am
Mon, 13/05/2013 - 11:34am

The British Chambers of Commerce are working hard to highlight the importance of International Trade. They are looking for a selection of Norfolk Chamber members who would be willing to complete a short questionnaire on exporting. Participants could potentially feature in the BCC’s national press campaign.

News from Europe

Mon, 13/05/2013 - 11:23am
Mon, 13/05/2013 - 11:23am

European Commission President Barroso has made a push to make significant progress on energy and tax fraud and evasion at the European Council on 22 May. Writing to other European leaders, President Barroso highlights the considerable difference in energy prices across the EU because of the fragmented EU energy market and the failure to tap the benefits of energy efficiency. He says that the EU has part of the solution to high energy prices in its hands – if we complete our internal energy market and implement existing legislation.

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