Contents Making Connections 8


4 James Muir, Chair of the SCR LEP, on the support available for businesses


Business News 7 Stimulus to kickstart recovery announced


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8 Helping people get back to work 10 Students take part in virtual work experience 11 Yorkshire firm wins Covid-19 test contract 12 Supporting grassroots sports 14 Local leaders commit to reducing flooding risks 15 Fusion Camps keep children healthy


16 Rugby legend helps tree planting charity campaign


19 Another chance to fly with The Flock 20 Building a way out of recession


23 Documentary shows the strength of BAMER community


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24 The risks of home working 26 Support for entrepreneurs 27 Improvements approved for bus network


The SCR Chambers


31 Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber The Chamber reflects on the Covid-19 challenge


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37 Doncaster Chamber Hopes for Doncaster’s high street as shops reopen


43 East Midlands Chamber How landmark sites could drive the East Midlands’ recovery


49 Sheffield Chamber Interview with Anne-Marie Martin, Director Global Business Networks at the BCC


Features


57 Communications & Marketing The rise and rise of selling online


58 Video content you should be using in your business


61 Professional Services The benefits of the Cloud


62 Returning to work – what you need to know


Sector Focus


64 Legal Family lawyers welcome mediation vouchers


67 Corporate Hospitality Planning events in the ‘new normal’


68 Finance How R&D tax relief can aid lockdown recovery


70 Manufacturing Manufacturer takes home another award


75 Skills & Training Sourcing the perfect apprenticeship


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Spring 2021


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