INBUSINESS VIEWPOINT
It is with immense pride that I begin this Viewpoint with news of even more national recognition for Milton Keynes Chamber. Along with our sister Chamber in Northamptonshire, we were
recognised for the sixth year in a row at the latest national Chamber Business Awards. These awards, run by the British Chambers of Commerce, are
one of the UK’s most contested and prestigious business award programmes and I’m delighted to say we were National Runner- Up in the Excellence in Membership Services category. This is the sixth year running our Chamber has been a finalist
and in that time we have won five national awards, including Chamber of the Year, and have been named National Runner-Up three times. It is testament to the commitment of our staff, board, local
partners and our valued members that year after year our Chamber has received national accolades and I’d like to thank you all for making our Chamber network so well respected. We truly are stronger together and the partnerships we create and nurture are making our organisations more successful and our city an exciting place to do business. Speaking of partnerships, I’m delighted to say our new Chamber Business Partners initiative is going from strength to strength. This is an exclusive group the Chamber has launched to give businesses the chance to receive additional benefits on top of the standard benefits of Chamber membership. Partners receive access to exclusive business
events and can benefit from sponsorship, promotional and networking opportunities to further boost their standing in the business community as well as help to nurture their young business leaders. To find out more call us on 01908 547820.
CONTACT DETAILS
EDITOR: Tori Al-Shaikhly T: 01908 547820
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The April/May 2020 issue of inbusinesswill include features on: Hotels, Conferences & Events and Manufacturing
‘PARTNERSHIPS WE CREATE AND NURTURE ARE MAKING OUR ORGANISATIONS MORE SUCCESSFUL’
CONTENTS
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BUSINESS REPORT Latest QES results
Recruitment firm among best companies to work for
Tax director celebrates promotion The recipe for business success Firm reveals new brand
12 How to plan for retirement 15 Make an impression at MK job show 16 19
Hotel lends support to hospice Charity scoops top award
20 Webinars help with recruitment GOING GLOBAL
21 The right way to communicate TALKING BUSINESS
PAUL GRIFFITHS
Chief Executive Milton Keynes Chamber
paul.griffiths@
chambermk.co.uk
22 Stadium MK IN THE SPOTLIGHT
FRONT COVER: Stadium MK See page 22 COVER/INTERVIEW PHOTOS: Jane Russell Photography
24 Education, Training & Apprenticeships Riding high with training course
27 Communications & Marketing Marketing agency moves to new home
TRAINING & EVENTS
28 The latest comprehensive list of training courses and Chamber events
MEMBER ZONE
30 An office that is fit for purpose 31 Member Profile: Sailesh Popat, Schmidt Milton Keynes
32 Team work is rewarded 34 Next Generation and New Members
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