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Business Link Funded Training

As Chamber Members may be aware, the Government announced earlier this year that Business Link’s regional network is to close on 30th November 2011.

Diary Dates

March Quarterly Business Lunch

Bildeston Crown lunch, Thursday 8th March 2012

We are delighted that Rachel Sloane has accepted our invitation to speak at our forthcoming Chamber lunch.

Feburary Business Breakfast

Eight Bells Hadleigh, Thursday 2 February 2012

Firstly, may I wish our members a happy and successful New Year and, secondly, extend my apologies for the unfortunate cancellation of the January breakfast meeting.

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Business Link Funded Training

As Chamber Members may be aware, the Government announced earlier this year that Business Link’s regional network is to close on 30th November 2011.

Community Fire Volunteers

The Community Fire Volunteer (CFV) project has a number of objectives to develop and improve the Community Safety prevention work delivered by Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) in support of the whole time staff

Chamber member wins prestigious export award

Plant Parts Ltd. has won the UK’s top business award, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade.

Potential for identity fraud following theft of personal details from Sony

For information of anyone who may receive enquiries from members of the public or have any concerns regarding the potential for identity theft following the theft of personal data from Sony

Catalytic Converters - Crime Prevention Marking Sessions

There are crime prevention sessions taking place in the following areas soon:

Bogus Burglar Alarm Sales

Following a number of complaints, Suffolk Trading Standards are warning residents to be vigilant when opening their doors to companies offering burglar alarms for as little as a pound.

Babergh Business Evening 2011

Growing the Local Economy in Partnership

On Tuesday 8th February at 6.00pm we have the annual Babergh Business Evening. This event is always very well attended and gives local businesses a opportunity to talk to councillors about the councils budgets from last year and the year ahead.

Suffolk Business Crime Forum Tuesday, 2nd November 2010 5.00pm to 8.00pm

This year's Forum is on Tuesday, 2nd November 2010 at the Suffolk Police Headquarters, Martlesham near Ipswich, where Suffolk businesses can meet and question the Chief Constable and the Chair of the Police Authority. 

Update Car Park Charges

The latest Newsletter from Babergh District Council on the long stay car parking charges

Local MPs to Speak at Business Forum

A breakfast meeting has been organised for Thursday, 21st October at AlderCarr Farm’s Barn Café, Needham Market, Suffolk 8am - 10 .30am with two guest speakers:

Update on Babergh District Council’s Long Stay Car Parking

Update on Babergh District Council’s Long Stay Car Parking – further information and dates on Babergh’s planned implementation of a £1.50 charge for users staying for more than three hours in Babergh’s long stay parks in Sudbury and Hadleigh.

Tesco - Planning Decision Postponed

Babergh have announced that they have had to postpone its consideration of the Tesco planning application for a superstore in Hadleigh, originally scheduled for July 14, to a date sometime later this year - with September being the earliest.

Car Park Charges

Hadleigh Chamber have recently received details of the proposal regarding the proposed charges for car parking, initially charging £1.50 for long term parking, a copy of which is available for download.

Tesco Planning Meeting On 14 July at Hadleigh Town Hall

The Chamber have received a response from Tesco dated 28 June, following a meeting held on 15 March, when we outlined our reservations about using the proposed site for a large supermarket.

Project Officers - Right Step

BITC is recruiting three staff to work on a project linking employers and the prison/ probation service.

Hadleigh Entertainments Committee 2010

We had our 2nd meeting on the 14th April and we discussed what events we could do this year.

Industrial Estate access

There has been quite a bit of disruption on the Lady Lane Industrial Estate affecting access recently through road works and parking.

Eclipse Christmas Fiesta

Saturday 5 December
Priory Hall, Hadleigh

The passion of flamenco returns to Priory Hall, Hadleigh on December 5th when virtuoso musicians present a festive evening of music, song, dance and storytelling.

Chris Phasey @ Business Link

Whether you are aiming to expand your business or just survive the current downturn, external support from Business Link can make a valuable contribution.

Lunch and Breakfast meeting invitations

If you would like to be added to the invitation list for future lunch and breakfast meetings please complete this short form.

Hadleigh Show 2009

Hadleigh Show is back again this weekend and the Chamber will have their tents in the usual place but with a very unusual display.

2009 Detailed budget summary

Walter Wright have kindly provided a detailed report of the Chancellor’s budget. The report highlights the key measures that are likely to affect you and your business.

Fight the Credit Crunch with IT

30 March 2009
Holiday Inn Ipswich-Orwell

The East of England Development Agency and the Suffolk e-Business Club are running a free practical workshop covering IT as a boost to buiness.

Hadleigh Chamber 2009 Events

The 2009 events programme gest underway. Jonathan Rands of Precison Law has joined the committee this year and taken on the task of organising an events programme to bring businesses together with some facinating speakers.

Hadleigh Entertainments Committee 2008

Well its now October and things now get busy for the committee and its time to ask the question

Safer Babergh Public Meeting

You are invited to attend your Safer Babergh Public Meeting at the Assembly Rooms, Sudbury Town Hall on 22nd September 2008 at 7.00 pm.

Suffolk Council's i-team win

Kirklees, St Helens and Suffolk Councils have been selected to take part in a groundbreaking new project – the i-team

Get fit for Olympic business

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is organising a series of workshops to give Suffolk businesses a winning edge in the race to secure London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games contracts, and public sector contracts in general.

Stampede of the entrepreneurs by Anthony Hilton, London Evening Standard

An accountant of my acquaintance has had the most depressing three months business that he can ever recall, though he has never been so busy.

Know Your Duty by QED

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide bill, which takes effect on April 6th, reinforces the duty of care employer's have to their employees and extends it to the vehicle as part of the workplace. The Act affects all companies and organisations regardless of size and the penalties for infringement are severe.