Contents


Summer 2020 Making Connections


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4 James Muir, Chair of the SCR LEP, on how the region can overcome the challenges poised by Covid-19


Business News 7 £1.7bn plan to kick-start economic renewal


8 Charity launches virtual fundraising


10 Airport prepares to take off in time for summer


12 Advice for business travellers


14 What the Summer Statement will mean for tourism


16 Marketing agency hosts Covid-19 testing lab 18 Hospital shortlisted for national safety award 20 Engineering firm supports outreach scheme


23 Giant artwork comes to Wentworth Woodhouse


23 The SCR Chambers


27 Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Advice, guidance and support from the Chamber


Features


50 Corporate Christmas Christmas parties and Covid-19


53 Made in South Yorkshire Sheffield Hallam supports firm to exploit new market


56 Freight services innovator that moves with the times


33 Doncaster Chamber Kickstart Scheme to help young people in challenging times


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39 East Midlands Chamber How the economy will fare during the lockdown in Leicester


45 Sheffield Chamber Entrepreneurs and businesses leading the way to recovery


Sector Focus


58 Legal Trainees become legal firm’s fab four


61 Corporate Hospitality Keeping guests safe


63 Finance Engaging customers is a key challenge


65 Skills & Training Students kick off careers in media


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