Welcome to the Winter edition of our Quarterly Business Magazine

As 2023 draws to a close, we can reflect on a year that has posed some tough conditions for businesses. I’ve continued to work closely with colleagues at the British Chambers of Commerce to ensure that your voice as a member has been heard and that the issues impacting businesses in our region are being raised with ministers in Whitehall and The Senedd. As always, if your business is facing issues, please be sure to let us know by contacting the team on 01244 669988.

Despite wider economic challenges, it has been incredible to witness the resilience and determination of members and this culminated in our recent Annual Ball & Recognition Awards ceremony. We had a fantastic night of celebration and congratulations to all finalists and those who took home an award. Thank you to everyone who entered a nomination and we are already looking forward to next year! You can find a full overview of the night on pages 28-31.

2023 has been a fantastic year for our Networking events which have been as popular as ever with a number of highlights throughout the year. We now turn ourselves to 2024 with a host of events already on our website ready to be booked onto. I would strongly advise planning ahead and securing your spots ahead of time if possible.

I want to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support throughout the year and I hope you have been able to fully maximise the benefits available to you as a Chamber member. I hope you are able to relax and enjoy time with loved ones over the festive break and we look forward to supporting you again in the New Year.

Contact Matthew Hodgson

Churchill House, Queen’s Park Campus, Queen’s Park Road, Chester CH4 7AD t: 01244 669988 e: info@wcnwchamber.org.uk w: www.wcnwchamber.org.uk

Publisher Ian Fletcher

Benham Publishing Limited

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Published December 2023

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