The final "New Year Old Problems" piece - this time Joy Sewart addresses the thorny issue of skills which along with connectivity and Brexit forms our three Campaign for Business themes this year. gmchamber.co.uk/news-opinions/…

Chamber News: GM Chamber release statement on #Skills #Campaign. Read here: gmchamber.co.uk/news-opinions/… Co signed by: GMCVO Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network Chris Fletcher Joy Sewart

Read GM Chamber GMCVO Greater Manchester Learning Provider Network joint letter to all #gmmps Greater Manchester APPG voicing our concerns about the reductions in vocational training. And outlining the four key areas our Members have identified as being needed to help GM get the skills we need. gmchamber.co.uk/news-opinions/…

We've joined CBI, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), IoD, Make UK & trade associations to offer govt. support to design a new immigration system. Companies are investing in homegrown skills, but will continue to need access to migrant skills at all levels.👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2020/01/b…

Great launch of Co-operative Party #gmcooperativecommission The Federation with Jo Platt Tony Walsh Steve Murrells CBE Andy Burnham outlining ‘community led approaches and place based support’. Well done Anne Lythgoe! GM Chamber can’t wait to be involved!

Congratulations GMCVO and all the #teamgm GM Chamber can’t wait to work in partnership with @karensmith4310 Hayley Hulme Helen Tomlinson @Startswithyou1 Bolton CVS to deliver a new Access @BigSocietyCap #localaccess programme for social enterprise in #bolton The Bolton Family Social Value Partnership

Bolton Means Business #2020 Event #Business #Bolton are holding a FREE drop in event open to local employers on Tuesday 25th February 2020. To book your place and for more information about the event: ow.ly/8rbu50ya7Py Joy Sewart Diane Elebert-Morgan GM Chamber

Its National Apprenticeship week! Are you a #Manchester employer, looking to take on an apprentice? We can share impartial advice! Contact professionalservicesGM Chamber.co.uk @gmchamber Manchester City Council #SEEDIFFERENT #THINKAPPRENTICESHIPS #NAW2020 #FIREITUP

Inspirational presentation from #rickydavies Radcliffe Market describing the impact of Power to Change in #radcliffe #bury #greatermanchester Certainly food for thought, thank you!

Received this great publication from SalfordSocEnt Today. A reminder to us all GM Chamber Greater Manchester Chamber Communities Foundation to be #localsocialethical Great job #Salford #salfordenterprisecity

Some good news for skills announced in yesterday’s budget. However, GM Chamber @GMCC_Membership are keeping a close 👁 on the promises made for our SME Members: • Review of the Apprenticeship Levy to ensure that sufficient funding is available in 2020-21 for SME apprenticeships

Latest updates on #coronavirus here: gmchamber.co.uk/news-opinions/… If your business is facing problems get in touch with the team here. 0161 393 4321 We may not be able to answer straight away but we will do our best to help and advise. #thisismembership

NEWS: As from tomorrow Thursday March 19th the Chamber Offices at Elliot House will have reduced opening hours of 10am - 4pm. As ever our staff are available on the phone or through e-mail or social media to answer any questions you may have or offer advice and help.

Andy Burnham on BBC Question Time quoting what GM Chamber told him earlier from our members that help to preserve cashflow the number one demand at present. Cash now = ability to pay staff and bills = survival = business ready to go when we get over it. Action now.

So pleased to see Rishi Sunak HM Treasury announce deferral of VAT payments for next quarter. Keeps money in the pockets of businesses to pay their employees and suppliers - and keep the economy going. This step will make an immediate difference on cash flow for many firms.

🗣️The Chancellor has given businesses room to breathe, but it is essential that support reaches businesses on the ground as soon as possible. Adam BCC comments on GOV.UK's further #coronavirus business support measures 👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2020/03/b…

📽We're working to make sure the support to help businesses affected by #Coronavirus is reaching the front line, starting with British Business Bank's #CBILS scheme. @BCCAdam highlights the key points👇

🗣️@BCCAdam: “The new restrictions make it all the more important that the package of financial support announced by ministers last week is delivered to firms and employees on the ground as quickly as possible.” See our full response👇 britishchambers.org.uk/news/2020/03/b…

We've got a dedicated website section for the latest #COVID19 updates for businesses. ➡️From signposts to official guidance, grants and finance to support from our own members, we're aiming to keep you informed at every turn of the outbreak. 💻Visit gmchamber.co.uk/covid-19-coron…

Absolutely devastating news. Sue was a beautiful and amazing lady. I had the absolute pleasure and honour to sit on the GMCVO #hiddentalent Board with Sue. All GM Chamber GM Chamber Skills Support will miss Sue’s dedication and passion for helping our young people across GM.