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THE VOICE OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BUSINESS VIEWPOINT


WORKING TIRELESSLY TO SUPPORT MEMBERS


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ABOUT THIS MAGAZINE: inbusiness is a bi-monthly publication and digital magazine distributed to 6,000 Chamber members and key businesses in Northamptonshire. The publication focuses on news and information about local companies and the initiatives and advice available to increase the prosperity of county firms. Northamptonshire Chamber welcomes newsworthy articles of business interest, giving preference to Chamber members. As editorial space is limited, inclusion cannot be guaranteed and the editor may amend or reject articles submitted.


Writing to you as Interim CEO is an unexpected privilege, as Paul and Tracey Griffiths have both decided to leave the Chamber and pursue other opportunities. I join you from Coventry and


Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, bringing with me a familiarity of the accredited network to ensure the fantastic businesses of Northamptonshire are represented by a Chamber fit to address all the challenges they are facing – during Covid-19 and beyond. 2020 has been unprecedented, with


businesses throughout the country grappling with issues they couldn’t have prepared for. Throughout this time, the staff here at Northamptonshire Chamber have been working tirelessly to support you and your fellow members, and I would encourage you to reach out if you haven’t already done so. The experience, expertise, and


‘THE STAFF HERE AT NORTHAMPTONSHIRE CHAMBER HAVE BEEN WORKING TIRELESSLY TO SUPPORT YOU AND YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS’


commitment of all the staff and board members has been a joy to see, and I look forward to leading the Chamber through this period of adjustment. The services available to our members are excellent, and our offerings to you will only increase over the coming weeks and months. I’m honoured to be taking the helm of such a well-regarded, trusted, and vital


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Chamber. It’s easy to see why Northamptonshire enjoys an excellent reputation and I’m excited to be part of your history.


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inbusiness is produced on behalf of Northamptonshire Chamber by Kemps Publishing Ltd and is distributed without charge to all Chamber members and other leading businesses in Northamptonshire. The Chamber and the publisher are committed to achieving the highest quality standards. However, views expressed in the magazine are independent and while every care has been taken to ensure that the information it contains is accurate, neither Northamptonshire Chamber nor the publisher can accept any responsibility for any omission or inaccuracies that might arise.


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4 inbusiness AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2020 CHAMBER BUSINESS PARTNERS


Yours, Louise Wall Interim CEO, Northamptonshire Chamber


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