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Northamptonshire Chamber News

01 Jul 09 - Chamber launches Chamber Stationery service

25 Jun 09 - Highgate House joins Chamber Business Alliance Group

25 Jun 09 - Engine Creative are Highly Recommended

25 Jun 09 - Nimlok wins Display Systems Supplier of the Year award

23 Jun 09 - Only 3 days left to enter the Chamber Awards 2009

22 Jun 09 - Highgate House hosts Networking Evening

19 Jun 09 - EU finance day for SMEs

18 Jun 09 - Highgate House Jazz Afternoon Raises over £750

18 Jun 09 - No sacred cows when it comes to spending cuts, Chamber warns

18 Jun 09 - MPs' Allowances Published Online

17 Jun 09 - BCC: Unemployment situation remains grim

16 Jun 09 - Rapid turnaround sees The Duston School win national award

15 Jun 09 - Northamptonshire awards for Food and Drink manufacturers

15 Jun 09 - Business Link to have presence in 10 new Northants Access Points

15 Jun 09 - University of Northampton professor awarded Award for Excellence in leather industry

15 Jun 09 - An Evening With Ross Kemp in aid of the Air Ambulance

11 Jun 09 - All change again in government departments for business

10 Jun 09 - Image IT and Ethos team up to Deliver IT!

10 Jun 09 - Free event aims to guide businesses through recession

10 Jun 09 - Redundancy pay increase to take effect on 1 October

10 Jun 09 - Northampton Borough Council: 1 million glass bottles collected

09 Jun 09 - Aspiring leaders have one thing in common...

09 Jun 09 - What you need for an effective Outdoor Display?

09 Jun 09 - Recession fuels local business crime rise...beat it the Smart way.

09 Jun 09 - EU Parliamentary results: the winners and losers, and what happens next...

08 Jun 09 - London Luton Airport launches car share scheme for passengers

08 Jun 09 - BCC and UKTI chiefs in joint drive to get more British businesses exporting

05 Jun 09 - Northampton tenants face eviction if landlord stops paying mortgage

05 Jun 09 - Barclaycard hits new heights

05 Jun 09 - Ethos Recruitment launches podcasting service for businesses

05 Jun 09 - Collingtree Park Golf Club to hold Shotgun event

04 Jun 09 - Invu launches environmentally friendly customer referral scheme

03 Jun 09 - European Elections – How Should Business Vote?

02 Jun 09 - Automotive sector - opportunity to be involved in EU- funded Electric/Hybrid vehicle project

02 Jun 09 - Smart way to tackle freight crime

02 Jun 09 - Northamptonshire Chamber and DTCM Dubai Business Briefing a success

01 Jun 09 - Fanatic Group invests in aerial video and stills technology

01 Jun 09 - Borough Council launches new planning application advice service

31 May 09 - Boosting trade and cooperation with China and India

30 May 09 - Do you comply with public area building regulations?

30 May 09 - The Stage newspaper recognises Wicksteed Park show

29 May 09 - STAR Digital moves to new premises in Castle Ashby

29 May 09 - Towergate renews FSB contract

29 May 09 - Nimlok recognised in Sunday Times Green List

28 May 09 - Northampton College is looking for business people to join its Board of Governors

28 May 09 - Free event to explore opportunities between China and businesses in the East Midlands

28 May 09 - Power of Exporting event to take place in East Midlands

27 May 09 - Davis Opticians gets children and parents to see importance of eye tests

27 May 09 - Wicksteed's Got Talent

27 May 09 - Frasershot Photography to take part in London to Brighton Bike Race

26 May 09 - Tollers figures show that 69,500 people in Northampton don't have a valid will

26 May 09 - Portus 'best health and wellbeing consultancy'

25 May 09 - Crick Software instrumental in Childnet International project

22 May 09 - Employment team grows at Howes Percival in Northampton

21 May 09 - Carter Jonas expands Northamptonshire’s rural team

21 May 09 - New Head of Business Travel for Forward Travel Management

20 May 09 - New Pod showroom now open

20 May 09 - Members warned to expect sales calls from Kemps Publishing

19 May 09 - BCC: Late scrutiny of EU law is damaging competitiveness of British business

19 May 09 - Chamber network launches European manifesto

18 May 09 - Line up announced for Spratton Folk Festival

18 May 09 - National Minimum Wage to rise in October

18 May 09 - Chamber to host European Election Hustings event next week

18 May 09 - Closing date for tourism Oscars fast approaching

17 May 09 - Chamber would like your views on high speed rail links

17 May 09 - Chamber members invited to join Holiday Inn's business club

16 May 09 - Tollers team to take part in Oxfam Trailwalk

16 May 09 - Display to survive is the message from PoD

15 May 09 - Business Event Management launches new initiatives

15 May 09 - Opt for Oyster at Beach Marketing

14 May 09 - Need to know about ... Section 106 agreements?

12 May 09 - Does your business have a technical project that could benefit from some assistance?

11 May 09 - Frasershot provides imagery for Northampton Saints site

11 May 09 - Second confirmed case of Swine Flu in Northamptonshire

10 May 09 - Barclays to host breakfast seminars on Portugal

09 May 09 - Office Depot joins Business Alliance Group

08 May 09 - Confirmed case of Swine Flu in Northamptonshire

08 May 09 - Business Event Management launches weddings service

07 May 09 - Engine Creative illustrations are world class

07 May 09 - Chamber launches Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management

07 May 09 - Police uniforms stolen from depot

05 May 09 - Members warned to expect sales calls

02 May 09 - Arab-British Chamber to take British businesses to exhibition

01 May 09 - Notice - Amended date for Essential Record Keeping for Exporters and Importers event

01 May 09 - Practical tips for recession and recovery

01 May 09 - Why Sales people fail and what you can do about it

29 Apr 09 - New Chief Executive for Invu

29 Apr 09 - Natwest to hold free employment law seminar

29 Apr 09 - Nimlok thinks outside the box

29 Apr 09 - Swine Flu information for business travellers

28 Apr 09 - MSS Professional takes steps to implement new security fog standard

27 Apr 09 - Companies still need skilled employees says Ethos

27 Apr 09 - Halifax launches new ‘Stamp Duty paid’ mortgage product for first time buyers

25 Apr 09 - Redundancy pay to increase - what are the implications for businesses?

25 Apr 09 - Are you a business hero?

24 Apr 09 - Today's GDP figures worse than expected

24 Apr 09 - Smiths Fire to run courses

24 Apr 09 - Third monthly increase in conveyancing good news for Northampton

23 Apr 09 - Empty rates relief left out of Budget

23 Apr 09 - Networking of a different fashion at Highgate House

23 Apr 09 - The Smart way to prevent burglary

23 Apr 09 - Northamptonshire school raises £16k for Teenage Cancer Trust

22 Apr 09 - Budget “a wasted opportunity”

22 Apr 09 - Northampton Borough Council showing 'significant progress' says Audit Commission

22 Apr 09 - Newedge Media gives two websites a revamp

21 Apr 09 - Chamber members encouraged to enter Chamber Awards 2009

21 Apr 09 - Increase in dementia will see a rise in contested wills says Tollers

21 Apr 09 - Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce and Government of Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing host free Dubai Business Briefing

21 Apr 09 - Northampton College to host Health and Safety Forum in May

20 Apr 09 - Frank Bruno at Aspers Casino this week

20 Apr 09 - Stanair backs Northants County Cricket for third year running

20 Apr 09 - BCC delivers Budget warning over need to focus on private sector

19 Apr 09 - Last call for entrepreneurs to enter HSBC's Start-Up Awards

19 Apr 09 - Nimlok adds venue hire to its services

18 Apr 09 - Nimlok staff raise cash for the Stroke Association

18 Apr 09 - East Midlands Employers urged – beat the deadline

17 Apr 09 - RCS Logistics awarded big drinks contract

17 Apr 09 - Employment Law Update Seminar - 8 May 2009

16 Apr 09 - Chamber members invited to business forum with Kenneth Clarke MP

16 Apr 09 - Allied Irish invites members to its Magic & Stars Charity Ball

14 Apr 09 - Chamber Legal Expenses service extended to include Debt, Cash-flow and Insolvency advice

10 Apr 09 - Engine Creative works to improve road safety

10 Apr 09 - Free stalls for community groups in Kingsthorpe

09 Apr 09 - Football Club launches Charitable Foundation

09 Apr 09 - Ianson Internet Marketing to hold SEO training course next month

09 Apr 09 - iimia Wealth Management launches income plan

09 Apr 09 - Aspers Northampton teams up with Northants Cricket

09 Apr 09 - Businesses given more time to pay business rates

08 Apr 09 - Belgian Embassy to host breakfast seminars in East Midlands

08 Apr 09 - New International Trade information booklet delivered by BERR

08 Apr 09 - Showcase, Market and Sell exhibition hailed a success by local businesses

08 Apr 09 - Recession hits home in Northamptonshire

07 Apr 09 - New 'Solutions for Business' package makes Govt support for businesses easier to understand

07 Apr 09 - Get informed about export opportunities

07 Apr 09 - SATRA Technology Centre goes one step further in embracing modern technology

07 Apr 09 - British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey results Q1 2009

06 Apr 09 - Cobblers receives Silver Accreditation for work in the community

06 Apr 09 - Only three days left to vote for Britain's Top Coach

06 Apr 09 - RCS Logistics launches parcel delivery service

05 Apr 09 - Admiral Design & Print offers Alton Towers incentive to customers

05 Apr 09 - Do you want to stand for the County Council elections in Northampton?

05 Apr 09 - Diamond Casino Night in aid of the Air Ambulance

05 Apr 09 - Important changes to regulations that take effect in April

04 Apr 09 - Northampton featured on national disability website

04 Apr 09 - Topnotch team completes half marathon

03 Apr 09 - Enter your company into the Chamber Awards

03 Apr 09 - Chamber pledges support to local charities

03 Apr 09 - Northants businesses could get interest free loans and tax breaks on energy saving door investment

02 Apr 09 - April tax package to help businesses

02 Apr 09 - TV company is looking for second generation British Asians

01 Apr 09 - SOLUTIONS FOR BUSINESS - government business support, reduced from 3,000 schemes to 30

30 Mar 09 - Misco gets Hitwise award for online performance

30 Mar 09 - NTFC supporters donate £5k in return for shares

27 Mar 09 - Whittlebury Hall and Scalford Hall help to train employees

27 Mar 09 - Cost of regulation on British business rises to £77 billion

26 Mar 09 - MMV Contracting to launch new marketing strategy on Monday

26 Mar 09 - Small businesses that file their annual tax return online can receive £75

25 Mar 09 - Sector specific expert classes on at Moulton College next week

25 Mar 09 - Expert Access 09 will help local businesses during the recession

25 Mar 09 - London Luton launches ‘Priority Lane’ to security

24 Mar 09 - Northampton College to hold Renewable Energy Conference for businesses

24 Mar 09 - Public invited to comment on University Campus future

24 Mar 09 - Marshman Price opens doors at new Northampton office

23 Mar 09 - MMV Contracting is helping customers of Chroma Visual

23 Mar 09 - Northamptonshire showcase set to bring in the business

22 Mar 09 - Wellingborough to boast new commercial vehicle outlet

22 Mar 09 - Northampton Town FC AGM shows improved business performance

21 Mar 09 - Get informed about export opportunities

21 Mar 09 - MediaWay launches marketing tips website

20 Mar 09 - New marketing services for professional services

20 Mar 09 - Vote for your fellow Chamber member to win Britain's Top Coach

20 Mar 09 - Wrenn School is looking for businesses to offer work experience placements

19 Mar 09 - RCS Logistics hands over pallet trucks to customers

19 Mar 09 - Earltrees Estate Group in Corby has inaugural meeting

18 Mar 09 - New Channel 4 series looking for family businesses set up as a result of redundancy

17 Mar 09 - New roles in the community to tackle environmental crime

16 Mar 09 - Acumen appoints new business development manager

16 Mar 09 - Intamac and SquareConnect join forces to create iPhone applications

16 Mar 09 - New e-learning tool to help agents with April tax changes

15 Mar 09 - Local business woman recognised as Woman of Worth

15 Mar 09 - Job fair in Northampton to help those facing redundancy or looking for work

13 Mar 09 - Business unaware of government’s flagship lending scheme

13 Mar 09 - Topnotch gets involved in Change 4 Life campaign

10 Mar 09 - Tollers to hold Managing Litigation Risk seminar

09 Mar 09 - Interest rates cut to record low

07 Mar 09 - New director at Marshman Price

06 Mar 09 - Sally Keeble MP discusses economic concerns at Chamber Round Table event

05 Mar 09 - Interest rates cut to 0.5% - an all time low

05 Mar 09 - Chambers launch a National Business Recovery Plan

04 Mar 09 - Take part in a survey to help local Government better represent businesses

04 Mar 09 - Free innovation event at Staverton Park Hotel in Daventry

04 Mar 09 - Acumen appoints new Business Development Manager

03 Mar 09 - Misco to staff the official Comic Relief call centre

03 Mar 09 - Tender Opportunity – “Chamber Stationery”

02 Mar 09 - Chamber member could be Britain's Top Coach

27 Feb 09 - Outcast demonstrates the cutting edge of enterprise at local boys school

26 Feb 09 - Collingtree launches associate membership package

25 Feb 09 - HSBC to hold seminar on company vehicles

24 Feb 09 - Northamptonshire Chamber members get their concerns raised in Parliament

23 Feb 09 - Price WaterhouseCoopers expands MK team

22 Feb 09 - Cobblers to host End of Season Gala

21 Feb 09 - Collingtree to host Euro Pro Tournament for fifth year running

21 Feb 09 - Lord Digby Jones to head HSBC's International Business Advisory Board

20 Feb 09 - Moore Stephens strengthens corporate finance team

20 Feb 09 - Golf Classic at Collingtree for The Prince's Trust

20 Feb 09 - CAN is looking for a volunteer to sit on its board

19 Feb 09 - Quarterly Economic Survey: are times as tough as the media says they are?

19 Feb 09 - £65 million cashflow boost to East Midlands businesses

19 Feb 09 - Small firms urged to sign up for Government contracts

18 Feb 09 - Northamptonshire’s bright ideas could win £10,000

18 Feb 09 - Boost your profits by booking your free utility review

17 Feb 09 - acs Office Solutions is recognised as a First Class Company

16 Feb 09 - Ignition headhunts regional directors to aid SME growth

16 Feb 09 - Ignition launches Marketing Starter Pack to help SMEs

16 Feb 09 - Northamptonshire Chamber secures funding from emda for FREE business exhibition

15 Feb 09 - Vector Productions gains industry Master Accreditation

14 Feb 09 - Products come to life on Misco site

13 Feb 09 - Virtual Sales Team bucks trend with recruitment drive and move to larger premises

12 Feb 09 - New pre-paid card can be used to book Highgate coffee lounge

11 Feb 09 - New credit insurance scheme could minimise risk for businesses

11 Feb 09 - Moulton College presented with tools by local company

11 Feb 09 - Tresham encourages out of work people to re-skill for employment

10 Feb 09 - Hawsons to put on family business seminar

10 Feb 09 - Northampton Borough Council services update 10 February

09 Feb 09 - Workplace Parking Levy could cost business £3.4bn - sign the petition now

09 Feb 09 - Feedback required from Chamber member companies

09 Feb 09 - MMV services boosted by return of Paul Evans

09 Feb 09 - Northampton Borough Council services update 9 February

08 Feb 09 - Howes Percival Employment Law seminar re-arranged

06 Feb 09 - Tax on parking could cost business £3.4 billion

06 Feb 09 - *** CHAMBER CLOSED FRI 6th FEBRUARY ***

06 Feb 09 - MMV awarded Costain PLC contract

05 Feb 09 - Real Help for Business Now

05 Feb 09 - Launch Event for the Brackmills Business Improvement District

05 Feb 09 - *** UPDATED - Chamber Closed Due To Snow ***

05 Feb 09 - RBS launches £250m SME fund

05 Feb 09 - Business continuity plan in place at acs Office Solutions

04 Feb 09 - Work begins on Northampton waterside cycle route

04 Feb 09 - BLC Leather co-organises effective leather sourcing conference

03 Feb 09 - Northampton Town football match postponed

03 Feb 09 - emda announces £5m loan fund to help businesses

03 Feb 09 - Moulton College partners with Chinese college from earthquake region

02 Feb 09 - Sales and marketing workshop to take place in Loughborough

02 Feb 09 - Chamber of Commerce President to speak to Bedfordshire businesses

02 Feb 09 - Tresham welcomes Gov plans for extra 35,000 apprenticeships

01 Feb 09 - Lawyers pub quiz to take place in Milton Keynes

31 Jan 09 - Register for free Government tender opportunities

30 Jan 09 - Cabinet asked to approve phase two of Council house plan

29 Jan 09 - Tresham Institute awarded for excellence

28 Jan 09 - Plans for new Town Green in Far Cotton to be considered

28 Jan 09 - BCC win first hurdle for a freeze on National Minimum Wage

27 Jan 09 - Support package announced for automotive industry

26 Jan 09 - Survival skills workshop for local tourism businesses

26 Jan 09 - Harry Redknapp to speak at Cobblers dinner

25 Jan 09 - New legal team at Howes Percival in Northampton

25 Jan 09 - Food and drink businesses offered help by NEL

24 Jan 09 - University of Northampton research regarded as 'some of the best in the world'

24 Jan 09 - Work to preserve Delapre Abbey gets underway

23 Jan 09 - Britain is officially in a recession according to shock GDP figures

22 Jan 09 - Save money and increase profits with free event

21 Jan 09 - HM Revenue and Customs sets up helpline for businesses struggling to pay tax

21 Jan 09 - Competence to Excellence program launched by Moulton College

20 Jan 09 - iimia Wealth Management raises almost £800 for charity

20 Jan 09 - Do you have what it takes to join the emda board?

20 Jan 09 - Northampton Town Football Club announces Credit Crunch prices

19 Jan 09 - Win a race day package at Towcester Racecourse with Admiral Design & Print

19 Jan 09 - Government announces second bail out

15 Jan 09 - SATRA to work with Hong Kong Standards and Testing Centre

14 Jan 09 - ***Government money for bank lending: Everything your business needs to know***

13 Jan 09 - Urgent calls for Govt to act after latest QES results are worst on record

13 Jan 09 - Picture not pretty for Northants economy

12 Jan 09 - New plans announced by Gordon Brown to get unemployed back into work

10 Jan 09 - Moore Stephens completes Corby move

09 Jan 09 - Free breakfast event to raise environmental awareness

09 Jan 09 - Business Link extends Is It For You? events programme

09 Jan 09 - Northampton Town Football Club issues parking message

08 Jan 09 - Interest rates cut to their lowest ever at 2%

06 Jan 09 - HSBC to hold Trading Internationally In The Current Climate workshop

05 Jan 09 - Northampton Town Football Club gives out free tickets to Woolworths staff

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