Factory is a FREE business development programme to support SME Creative Businesses across Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire. Delivered by Staffordshire Chambers

Stoke-on-Trent
Joined August 2014
"Sometimes you have to take very difficult decisions. "That is where we find ourselves at the council as we look to balance the books." @SoTCityCouncil Leader, @CllrAshworth's guest article is live in today's edition of Daily Focus. Read here 🔗 bit.ly/4bbBEfm
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Staffordshire Chambers' CEO, Sara Williams OBE, has written two hard-hitting letters to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt expressing deep concerns regarding uncertainty over the HS2 Birmingham to Manchester leg. (🧵 1/5)
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Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce CEO Sara Williams OBE has announced her retirement – after years of dedicated service to the business community. Sara has presided over Staffordshire Chambers for more than a decade, accomplishing significant milestones that have modernised the organisation and doubled its membership. 🗣️ “It has been an incredibly difficult decision, but I believe that now is the right time." Read more 🔗 bit.ly/45NAkfS
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An innovative partnership has been launched by @SOT6FC & @scfc_community aimed at promoting and developing competitive female football across Staffordshire ⚽ The move is inspired by the success of the @Lionesses at the 2023 @FIFAWWC. Find out more 🔗 bit.ly/3qSUi9Q
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This online @FactoryCI Seminar is happening tomorrow! Learn all about Creative Business Planning with @urban_cic's co-directors @islajtelford, @jenharperphoto, and @FeralStateUK. Book now 👇 xitter.cf/BCBfestival/status/163…
✨ Coming up! Join us for a @FactoryCI Seminar - Creative Business Planning & learn how to write a business plan as a creative business. Led by the Co-directors of @urban_cic, Isla Telford, Laurel Gallagher & Jenny Harper. 📆 5 Apr, 6-7:30pm 📍Online 🔗ow.ly/a2Za50NgUUx
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Factory is hosting an event offering business support for creatives interested in ceramics manufacture. 'Ceramic Study Day' will be held on 15 September to coincide with the 2021 @BCBfestival 👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/factory-c…
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The #QES is so important to @StaffsChambers , especially during this difficult economic time. Results are used by policy makers from HM Treasury, Bank of England and Office for Budget Responsibility, being used as a leading economic indicator. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/26BMYNL
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Only two days left! Applications for @staffsbizawards close on Friday. Our glitzy virtual award ceremony will be held on 19th Nov with a special guest presenter. Any business from Staffordshire can enter and entries are free of charge. Enter here bit.ly/33v4VRo
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Applications for @StaffsChambers Business Awards close next Friday. Don't miss the chance to celebrate the great work you and your staff members have been doing over the last 12 months. Any business from Staffordshire can enter free of charge. To enter bit.ly/34h14GL
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Coming up at @FactoryCI : ACAVA Relationship Manager Dan Southward will share a wealth of experience as an artist working from formal and informal studio spaces. He will also give some insights to ACAVA Studios, who they are, what they do and what opportunities they offer.
Creative Industries Survey - Creative Studios and Shared Spaces - mailchi.mp/3f2926982d3c/fact…
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SME Restart & Kickstarting Tourism Grant Schemes Pause - We have received an overwhelming amount of interest & applications, which the team are currently working through. In order to ensure the correct distribution of the funds, the schemes are now on hold whilst we assess these.
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Want to learn more about how your #staffordshire business could benefit from #kickstart programme?👍 Allow @StaffsChambers to explain all at our webinar on 17.9.20. Don't delay...Book your place today! staffordshirechambers.co.uk/…
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WE NEED YOU! Our quick, #QES survey will allow us to find out more about the local economic impact of #COVID-19. surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TN2JXXF
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The £2bn #Kickstart scheme is underway, helping people back into work. If you can offer new, 6-month placements to young people, the government will fully fund the position AND give you money for training and setup costs. E-mail [email protected] for info
The show will go on! Applications are now open to members for our showpiece annual event - The Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce Business Awards. Our glitzy virtual awards evening will take place on 19 November. Apply today for #staffsbizawards here: bit.ly/2EWmhxe
How can apprentices help your business to thrive? Find out with @StaffsChambers Apprenticeship webinar on 9.9.20 Join @NSCGNewcastle @ornua @KMFmetal to learn how your business can benefit from apprenticeships. Book your place today: staffordshirechambers.co.uk/…
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Has your business been impacted by #COVID-19? Has your cash flow decreased? Is your business working at full capacity? Share your views by filling in our Quarterly Economic Survey. It only takes a few minutes! bit.ly/3jdpbw8
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SATURDAY KITCHEN 'VIRTUAL' EVENT – 18th July, 11am – 1pm Don't miss your last chance to register for this feast of culinary celebration! To book your place visit crowd.in/8Co2KO
The #QES is so important, especially during this difficult economic time. Results are used by policy makers from HM Treasury, Bank of England & Office for Budget Responsibility, the survey being used as a leading #economic indicator. Complete here > bit.ly/3cU2wSV
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Fancy making a difference to regional business? The Quarterly #Economic Survey allows #businesses to have their say on the issues affecting them. These responses also feed into the national survey, the largest of its kind. Complete the #survey here > bit.ly/3cU2wSV
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