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"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 đź”— bit.ly/4bbBEfm
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.
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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 đź”— bit.ly/45NAkfS
An innovative partnership has been launched by @SOT6FC & @scfc_community aimed at promoting and developing competitive female football across Staffordshire âš˝
The move is inspired by the success of the @Lionesses at the 2023 @FIFAWWC.
Find out more đź”— bit.ly/3qSUi9Q
✨ 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
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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…
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
Save The Date! Join us for our glitzy virtual awards ceremony on Thursday 19 November, celebrating the determination, resilience and creativity demonstrated by businesses in Staffordshire. RSVP at: bit.ly/31sJ0Je#StaffsBizAwards