Chamber News

Learning about life, culture and business at Chinese summer camp

WHEN many people think of China, the nation’s bold red flag springs to mind, as do uniformity, a hardworking people, diligent students and recently unexplained fashion trends. Spending the summer at Tianjin Normal University Confucius Institute opened my eyes to what life in China is about.

Brexit – A bird’s-eye view from the Humber as Chamber visits European Parliament

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of business leaders to the European Parliament last week to hear first-hand from MEPs how the Brexit negotiations were progressing and also took part in a Channel 4 documentary which was being filmed on the subject.

Northern Lincolnshire MPs and business leaders' discussion full of Energy

RENEWABLE energy, rail connectivity to London, the skills agenda, fish processing prospects, Devolution and Brexit were all topics discussed in a lively debate with local MPs Martin Vickers, Nic Dakin and Melanie Onn who were joined by Baroness Liz Redfearn and business leaders at a lunch hosted by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Renewables and Culture can make Hull the 'Power' in the Northern Powerhouse, say MPs and business leaders

Renewables and Culture could make Hull the “power” in the Northern Powerhouse – that was the message from a lunch with Hull MPs Diana Johnson, Emma Hardy and business leaders hosted by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Bridlington and Yorkshire Coast Business Awards 2017

The eleventh Chamber Bridlington and Yorkshire Coast Business Awards took place on Friday 20th October to recognise and celebrate local business success.

Women's networking groups enjoy Annual Lunch date at Ashbourne Hotel

Members of the Pro 6 and Women@1 Networking Groups with speaker Ursula Lidbetter at the Annual Lunch

Chamber's Hull office open as usual on Thursday after incident is resolved

THE incident which led to the Chamber's Hull office on Beverley Road being forced to close on Wednesday has been resolved and it will be business as usual on Thursday morning (Oct 19).

Business leaders and MPs navigate the Energy Estuary to celebrate 10 years of CatZero yacht

In a move that would make the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Shipping and Transport Committee proud, Chief Executive Ian Kelly took the helm of the CatZero yacht on the Humber to mark its 10th anniversary.

British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce bowled over by record-breaking second England v West Indies Test Match

The Hull-headquartered British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) has been pushing the boundaries of international relations during the latest five-day test match between England and the West Indies at Headingley, in Leeds.

THE Hull-headquartered British Caribbean Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) has been pushing the boundaries of international relations during the latest five-day test match between England and the West Indies at Headingley, in Leeds.

Chamber urges business community to back new Culture Fund initiative

The Chamber has launched a new fund to support art and culture in the region, and is urging businesses to pledge their backing for the scheme.

And our Survey says . . . Chamber members tell us what they think of what we do

The region’s biggest membership organisation has been canvassing the views of its members on what they do or don’t like about the multi-faceted work of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Yum! Festival 2017

Yum! Festival to showcase fine food, drink and family fun

Chamber pays tribute to businessman John Rix

Chamber Chief Executive Dr Ian Kelly has paid tribute to popular businessman John Rix who has died aged 82.

Chamber calls for Humber Bridge tolls to be scrapped along with Severn Crossing costs

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is today calling on the Government to give the Humber Bridge the same treatment as the Severn Crossings and abolish its tolls by 2018.

Chamber makes point to TransPennine Express and suggests timetable rethink would be just the ticket

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is calling on TransPennine Express to reconsider its plans to downgrade its services between Hull, Leeds and Manchester.