Welcome to the Summer edition of our Quarterly Business Magazine.

Members have continued to show their resilience as the UK narrowly avoided a recession in Q1, particularly as the core issues such as unprecedented inflation, energy price shocks, and record challenges in the labour market, have not gone away.

I recently attended the British Chambers of Commerce’s Global Annual Conference where the government was urged to put business at the heart of its plans to revive the UK economy. I will be making sure that the voice of business from West Cheshire and North Wales is heard as we work with colleagues at the BCC to improve the UK’s business environment.

It was brilliant to host our North Wales Dinner in May and what an amazing night we had in Deganwy. Through the support of people that donated prizes for our raffle, and those that bought the tickets, we managed to raise an incredible £1750 for Nightingale House

Hospice. Thank you to all those that attended and to our sponsor for the night, Sales Geek North Wales.

We are now looking forward to the launch of our Annual Awards on Monday 3rd July. This is your opportunity to nominate your business and gain recognition for the hard work and achievements you have had over the past year. There are 10 award categories to choose from and you can enter as many as you like before the deadline on Friday 1st September. It would be amazing to have a nomination from you and you could be going home with an award at our Annual Ball & Recognition Awards ceremony on 17th November. As a Chamber member, you remain at the heart of everything we do and if there is anything that the we can do to support your business please do not hesitate to reach out on 01244 669988 or info@wcnwchamber.org.uk.

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

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Published June 2023

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