Our director of policy and insight Chris Hobson featured in FE News to discuss a ‘game-changing’ new approach to skills development in Leicestershire with the help of £3m funding that we have secured.💡Read now >>> tinyurl.com/ysbf2yyk

Thanks for attending our #Christmas celebration last Friday.🎄 Here are some of our favourite photos from the event. We had the pleasure to mark another great year with our members and catch up with some familiar faces. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Cheers to 2024 🥂

What's this all about …. 👀🧩 #joiningthedots Chris Hobson EMC Policy Team @EMC_DavidP

Just before we close our doors this Thursday until next year, we want to ensure that you are aware of our opening hours🎄 📣International Trade: The last day for processing Standard applications will be 20 December 2023 in line with Royal Mail's last collection date.

Something new is coming, not an essay 📝, sadly not a delightful treat 🍬, nor a gingerbread man, but we will be #joiningthedots soon. Treat Kitchen Chris Hobson EMC Policy Team @EMC_DavidP

Mark the date in your diary to join us for an evening of great food and entertainment, showcasing the cultural diversity that enriches our region.✨ #StrongerTogether

The Celebration of Culture will be returning this year. ✨This year’s event theme is “Stronger Together” as we aim to strengthen relationships across our region by recognising and championing everyone who makes up our communities. ➡ Book now >>> tinyurl.com/ytdcazyz

🗣 Chris Hobson speaks to BLM East Midlands on predictions for the coming year following the Annual State of the Economy Conference. Essential reading in a period of continued instability, with multiple government resets in the recent past. Read now 👇 tinyurl.com/3s4jmw9y

Great to be at ⁦BCC⁩ launch of the new People & Work plan, 10 recommendations to support businesses to access the skills they need. Top job ⁦Corin Crane⁩ and team for hosting. LSIPs a key tool in getting this right…

Our Q1 Economic Survey is now live - if you are a business in the East Midlands please take 5 minutes to provide your feedback - the results help us form how we support and represent our business community regionally, nationally and internationally surveymonkey.com/r/QES-Q124-PM

At the East Midlands APPG event down in Westminster today on unlocking our infrastructure opportunities. We know investment breeds further investment - have to get a proper pipeline of projects and Gov commitment to deliver them!

Coming up soon is the Manufacturing and Trade Conference🎤, where we will look into the refined 'A Manifesto for Growth 2024' and how it supports current business needs. ✅🔍 Find out more and register (FREE) >>> tinyurl.com/3y7v7pyb 📅 Tuesday 26 March 📍 Loughborough University

Response to MRH announcement: A spokesperson for Transport for the East Midlands, said: “Whilst we welcome this funding, there must also be investment to improve rail services between the West Midlands and Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham.” 🧵1/3 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

It was a real pleasure to attend a brilliant Celebration of Culture & Communities event in #Leicester! Chamber Newsroom @SanjibSahota Chris Hobson have brought everyone together in a very special and inclusive way🎉 thank you for inviting us! The performance by the dance teams

Huge thanks to our partners for their continuous support. 🏆✨ Their commitment has played a vital role in making the #GNAwards a prestigious platform for honouring excellence in our region. Apply now for Generation Next Awards 2024 >>> tinyurl.com/msjn92zb

🏙 Today our team head to Westminster as we mark the official launch of the Manifesto for Growth 2024. Hosted by Nigel Mills, we will focus on the key asks that will be handed to the UK government and MPs. More from Scott Knowles and Chris Hobson >>> tinyurl.com/2jvwmkbk

Today we're urging people to get out and vote for the East Midlands mayor next week. It's really important everyone has their say and helps to decide who will lead our region's new combined authority. Oliver Pridmore explains more... (Thread)

We’re recruiting for a PR & Comms Apprentice. You’ll be creating B2B content for social media (and more). ✅ £22,680 starting salary ✅ Rising to £24,000 after probation ✅ Quality training with PR Apprenticeships ✅ Modern workspace in Loughborough bit.ly/1284apprentice

🗳️ Shape the future at our General Election 2024 – Hustings (North Derbyshire) event 🗳️ Kick-off on 20th June in Chesterfield (12:00 - 2:00 PM) for Chamber Members and Destination Chesterfield Champions. ➡ Book now >>> bit.ly/4c0ex78 EMC Policy Team @EMC_DavidP Chris Hobson

The Business Network magazine is out now >>> bit.ly/4bLp2vD 🔎 Read the Big Interview with Samworth Brothers' Joanne Werth. We also celebrate the success of the region’s biggest football teams and discover what Chamber director Chris Hobson plans to do next.