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4 The challenges faced by the region – and what can be done to overcome them


Business News 7 Mayor launches free travel passes 11 Wellness centre opens in Rotherham 12 Making a difference to food waste 15 Financial planners take on charity challenge 17 Audiologist provides support to school 18 Heritage trail to be unveiled 21 Team of travel experts are assembled 22 Helping SMEs get access to legal advice 25 Is your team appreciated at work?


27 Festival fundraiser sets out to bring light back to Doncaster


30 Mayor’s support for homeless veterans 32 Insolvency expert calls for ID checks 35 Plans blossom with thanks to lottery grant 36 New regulations on septic tanks 39 Jobs saved in company sale 41 How social media can revive high streets 42 Plans to grow Northern Forest


92 Features


74 Health in The Workplace Alcohol and the workplace


77 The trouble with using labels 78 Healthy employees mean a healthy business


81 Professional Services Are you ready for a change?


82 The business case for using a consultant The SCR Chambers


47 Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber The Chamber welcomes newest patron


53 Doncaster Chamber Doncaster on track to maximise HS2


59 East Midlands Chamber Awards celebrate East Midlands business


65 Sheffield Chamber Chamber awarded Authorised Economic Operator status


Networking & Events


71 A round-up of events from the Sheffield City Region Chambers of Commerce


Sector Focus


85 Corporate Hospitality In pursuit of the perfect country house retreat


87 Legal Solicitors nominated for awards


89 Finance Advice on mergers and acquisitions


92 Manufacturing CEO meets with Prime Minister


95 Skills & Training An insight into railway construction


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Autumn 2019


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