The Bulletin Issue 24 - October 2017 by Kirsty Arnold

Issue 24 October 2017

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CHAMBER VIEW

Chamber View Chief Executive, Andrew Denniff brings you up to date with the Chamber and the local economy.

Despite Brexit, HS2 and the failings of the Devolution Deal, the Chamber goes from strength to strength. As we approach the end of another year which has been full of challenges and uncertainty for most businesses, with an unscheduled General Election, the opening of Brexit negotiations, the huge fallout around the Devolution Deal and regional mayors, not to mention HS2 and a little closer to home, the lack of progress around Tram Train, the expansion plans for Meadowhall and the opening of IKEA as ever there is plenty for the Chamber to “get involved in”. However, whilst trying desperately not to get dragged in to local and national politics, it is often very difficult to avoid as there are clear political agendas around many of the issues. The Chamber must, and I hope does retain an apolitical stance as it reflects the wider views of our members and business interests generally. I am delighted and pleased to report the past 12-months have seen the Chamber continue it’s sound, financial

plan to develop the business even further. The main business has seen a us achieve a modest surplus on activities and our acquisition of the training business Chamber Skills Solutions, in May of last year, has seen a significant growth in training provision and a subsequent additional healthy income stream for the group. With Rotherham Enterprise Agency also seeing record occupancy levels in our various properties, it is pleasing that all three parts of the Chamber‘s activities continue to operate in profit. Announcements during the summer around Maclaren and Boeing arriving at Waverley, the establishing of Liberty Steels across the region, the planned proposals for the Gulliver’s Valley theme park near Rother Valley and the aspirations for Barnsley and Rotherham town centres have all given us reason to look forward to next year. C H A M B E R

As I have mentioned, there remain huge challenges for business, particularly as we travel down the road to Brexit, try to piece together the remnants of a failing Devolution Deal and deal with the continuing negative impact that HS2 has had on relationships across the wider region. The challenge of economic regeneration in Barnsley and Rotherham and the never-ending demand for increased and enhanced inward investment means that the Chamber will continue to collaborate as widely as possible, not only with our partners and members, but also within the wider family of chambers at both a regional and national level.

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CONTENTS

Inside This Issue of

Chamber News All the latest news from inside the Chamber.

External Affairs Devolution Deal collapses.

Diamond News News from our Diamond Members.

Platinum Members News from our Platinum Members.

Chamber Means Business The Chamberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual exhibition attracts record numbers.

Member News More news from our Members.

Bite Size News Latest Rotherham news in brief.

New Members A full listing of new members.

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Members refer new business to the Chamber Since launching the Chamber Referral Scheme earlier this year, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber has received five successful referrals. The referral scheme was launched in June 2017 so the Chamber could give back to our members for the business they are referring our way. For every new member referred who subsequently joins the referral scheme, members receive a £25 voucher to spend at Meadowhall and the new member receives 13 month membership for the cost of 12.

Jackie Cook, Managing Director, CQ Strategic Marketing commented: “We joined Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber 5 years ago just after I set up the business, being an active member of the Chamber has helped us raise the profile of our business and get involved in the local business community. Meeting new clients, suppliers and other inspiring business leaders.”

Bella Eve Boutique and CQ Strategic Marketing have both joined the scheme and introduced five businesses who have all become part of membership.

Shane Young, Membership Manager, said: “We are pleased that our members see the benefit in being involved with the Chamber, enough to refer their loyal customers and contacts to join our network. We are grateful for the support from Jen at Bella Eve Boutique and Jackie at CQ Strategic Marketing and we’re looking forward to working with the new companies that have come on board.

Jennifer Jackson, Owner of Bella Eve Boutique commented: ‘’Being a member of the Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber has been a vital part of building and growing my business. The networking opportunities are brilliant for growing your contacts and building a rapport. “The Women in Business events are worth their weight in gold and the Chamber are always on hand to support whether you have a query about HR or need advice on how to approach a business situation you need guidance on. “I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking of joining the Chamber to do so.’’

Vanessa Roberts, Account Executive at the Chamber and Jen of Bella Eve Boutique.

“I would also like to encourage other members to get involved by referring a new contact that would benefit from our membership”. For further information of Bella Eve Boutique visit: bellaeveboutique.co.uk For further information of CQ Strategic Marketing visit: cqstrategicmarketing.com

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Chamber set to recognise the ‘Best of the Best’ South Yorkshire businesses and individuals will battle for honours at the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards ceremony, taking place on Friday, 13th October at Magna, Rotherham. This year a record number of entries were received, with 128 submissions across all categories, with just 60 being shortlisted for the 12 categories on offer. In addition to this, the Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be announced on the evening. The shortlisted applicants in all business award categories have been automatically entered into the much sought-after Universal Components Business of the Year Award, which will recognise one outstanding organisation across all aspects of business. Chief Executive of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Andrew Denniff said, “We’d like thank everyone who submitted entries this

year, the standard was particularly high and the judges were faced with some very difficult decisions. Everyone who has secured a place on the shortlist should be proud of their achievements over the past twelve months. “This year saw a high number of entries submitted, reflecting the sheer the diversity of the local business economy and we look forward to welcoming all the finalists to our celebration evening which takes place at Magna in October.” The ceremony will also include the annual Salute to Business presentations which celebrate the achievements of our regions longstanding businesses, a special Charity of the Year Award which will see one charity receive £3,000, becoming the Chamber’s Charity of the Year, and

the addition of the new Chamber of Commerce Lifetime Achievement Award. The awards, this year in association with RNN Group, are taking place in Rotherham, where we will be set to celebrate the success of our region.

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By 2020, we expect to be running over 50 new courses at UCR in key economic sectors where the local economy needs more qualified people to fill jobs; these include digital, creative, health, technical construction, engineering and leadership and management.

The new centre will offer a new programme of Degree and Degree Apprenticeships, validated by major universities, and for the first time will bring a wider range of education and training opportunities to the region.

We will also continue to work with our university partners and key employers in the local area to ensure our courses meet the needs of employers, helping to upskill the workforces of the future.

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EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Chamber Chief comments on collapse of Devolution Deal Andrew Denniff: “It would seem, as I write this piece that the region’s devolution deal has collapsed.” “Decisions made by local authority leaders last month meant plans to press on with the next stage of the deal in readiness for the election of a Sheffield City Region mayor in May 2018 have been scrapped Barnsley and Doncaster have voted against plans and are now pursuing the ‘One Yorkshire’ model in potential partnership with 15 other Yorkshire councils, despite government ministers telling us that no such deal is on the table. As things stand it still means a Sheffield City Region mayor election will still take place in May, but the mayor will have very few powers. The decision also means South Yorkshire will not receive the £30m a year in extra funding agreed as part of the deal signed two years ago Apparently “a lot has changed” since the deal was first signed, including the decision of Chesterfield and Bassetlaw to pull out earlier this year. That is true, but what has also changed is that other devolution deals have been signed

and are up and running, with places like Manchester, Liverpool, the West Midlands and Tees Valley beginning to leave our part of the UK behind with newly elected mayors driving forward regeneration and inward investment projects. Local Government Secretary Sajid Javid has made a final attempt to save the Sheffield City Region deal with comments that effectively ruled out the government ever supporting ‘One Yorkshire’. In effect, it amounted to a warning to Barnsley and Doncaster that

if they voted down the Sheffield City Region deal they risked never benefiting from any future devolution agreements. From the Chamber’s perspective, we have consistently supported the original deal and still believe that with no other offer on the table, this must be the only realistic way forward. As ever our politicians will have the final say, we just hope they will see the ‘bigger picture’ and recognise what is in the best interest of the whole region.

Barnsley MPs to discuss burning issues The Chamber invites it’s members to attend the Barnsley MPs Forum on 24th November, at the Digital Media Centre, sponsored by SteelPhalt Harsco. We will be joined by Angela Smith MP, Dan Jarvis MP and John Healey MP to discuss both local and regional issues that are effecting Barnsley. This is a hands-on opportunity for Chamber members to gauge the current economic climate and influence our local representatives in

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MKB Solicitors LLP celebrate 50 years in business Barnsley based solicitors mark their 50th anniversary with celebrations at The Mayors Quarters, Barnsley Town Hall. The firm marked the anniversary by inviting local businesses to celebrate their success with a champagne reception and canapes, in September. Known originally as Mills Kemp and Brown, MKB was formed by the merger of W. Winter Kemp and Co. and JD Driver, Mills and Co. on 1st July 1967. Expansion was seen in 2000 as the firm merged with Hinchliffe Baker with a rebranding taking place prior to the turn of the decade upon the firm incorporating as an LLP. Having originally offered their services from 3 Huddersfield Road, MKB now occupy six Victorian buildings between 1 -11 Huddersfield Road as a result of their growth over time. Recent success has seen David Wright, former Managing Partner, awarded Yorkshire Lawyer of the Year in 2014 and the firm awarded Yorkshire Law Firm of the Year (1-10 partners) in 2016 at the Yorkshire Legal Awards. The founding partners of the practice were David Mills, Douglas Kemp and Rodney Brown. Mr Kemp and Mr Brown intend to take part in celebrations with the firm throughout the 50th year, with

Mr Mills sadly passing away in 2012. Mr Kemp, who qualified as a solicitor in 1956, commented, “The merger of the firms was a legal first in Barnsley. Probably the greatest change I have seen would be the introduction of legal aid, which granted a huge section of the public access to legal services. Computerisation also changed everything.” Current Senior Partner at MKB, Steven Dawson, said, “We are incredibly proud to be carrying on the firm started by Mr Mills, Mr Kemp and Mr Brown 50 years ago and handed down to us by all those who went before us. The firm really is a

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Latest phase of £130m Barnsley Development now underway Permission has been granted for the next phase of the £130m Glass Works development scheme in Barnsley. The £130m development scheme, funded by Barnsley Council, will transform the heart of the town centre.

The developers Queensbury are working towards a completion date of 2020 for the entire scheme.

Construction has already started on the initial phase of the scheme, which includes a new Library @ the Lightbox and a contemporary transformation of the Metropolitan Centre, which will provide a brand-new home for the town’s famous markets. Both are scheduled to open next year.

Roy Miller from Barnsley MBC, said: “We are delighted to get the green light for this next stage of The Glass Works. The approval keeps everything nicely on track and within our projected timescales.

The second stage of the development, will begin in autumn 2018 and develop 25 new retail units and 10 family-friendly restaurants, framing a new public square and shopping route. This phase will also see the delivery of The Glass Works’ two key leisure anchors, 13-screen Cineworld and Superbowl UK, who both signed 20-year leases earlier this year.

“Making Barnsley town centre a daytime and evening destination that families and friends can enjoy has long been a priority of the council. “We are extremely proud to now have the opportunity to deliver a modern and vibrant town centre, served by the cinema, bowling venue, new shops and popular restaurants. “It’s great news for the town and the scheme will also stimulate inward investment, economic growth and create better jobs here.”

Stuart Harris from Queensbury, added: “This is a major landmark for the scheme and we can now look forward to completing the great work that has already started. “Before we began working in Barnsley, the comment we often heard was that the town centre didn’t have the right offer to keep people in town outside of work hours, particularly into the early evening. “Changing that has always been one of our key goals and with the signing of our anchor tenants, Cineworld and Superbowl UK, Barnsley residents will no longer need to travel further afield to find first-class leisure facilities. “The Glass Works has also attracted a lot of interest from nationally renowned retailers and restaurants and we look forward to announcing some of the new occupiers in the months ahead.”

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Annual business Expo attracts record numbers Barnsley and Rotherham are well and truly open for business! That’s the message which was shared by more than 300 businesses who came together to take part in this year’s annual Chamber Means Business exhibition. Designed to provide local companies with an opportunity to connect, collaborate and engage with others based within the region, whilst showcasing the diverse range of businesses operating within South Yorkshire, the annual business expo was hosted by Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber at the AESSEAL New York Stadium. During the one day event, delegates were given the chance to take part in a range of seminars designed to share best practice, including an introduction to Marxist Capitalism delivered by Barnsley Entrepreneur Simon Biltcliffe,

overcoming gender equality issues in the workplace, hosted by the Chamber’s Women in Business group, whilst business owners were also given the chance to find out more about the tough new EU data protection laws which come into effect next May. Supported with a sell-out exhibition which featured over 50 businesses from across the region, the event recorded its highest ever number of participants and brought together senior business figures alongside new entrepreneurs, showcasing some of the innovative work currently being undertaken across the Sheffield City Region. Lisa Pogson, President, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber said: “When local business owners come

together at events like Chamber Means Business it creates opportunities to find new suppliers, or even collaborate on larger projects, which in turn can help to strengthen the local economy. “This year’s event saw our largest attendance and I was pleasantly surprised by how much business was done on the day. On behalf of everyone who contributed to the Chamber Means Business, and to our sponsors, Burrows Fleet and Business Centre, Osborne Technologies and Russell Richardson, I’d like to thank you for making this year’s event a resounding success.” Chamber Means Business will return in 2018. To register your interest in exhibiting contact Diane Graham, Events Organiser on 01709 386200 or diane.graham@brchamber.co.uk

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Barnsley entrepreneur ties up Dream Dragon Investment It takes more than a good yarn to stitch up a deal with a dragon investor, but a Barnsley-based entrepreneur has tied up support from TWO of Britain’s leading business tycoons following a successful appearance on the hit BBC TV show, Dragons’ Den. wellbeing and having Tej on board, with his background in health and wellbeing to explore this opportunity further is a very exciting prospect. The support we’ve received from Launchpad has helped us lay solid foundations for the business and with the Dragons on board, I’m hopeful that the business will grow rapidly, as we target future international growth, particularly in America and China.”

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According to Claire, pitching to the Dragons was one of the most highpressured days of her business career. However, her hard work and the many weeks of preparation paid off, resulting in offers from her new dragon backers.

“From the outset, I’ve used my business to help people exercise their creativity, but activities like knitting can also be used to improve mental

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Local entrepreneur invests in Mexbrough regeneration Mexborough’s iconic Empress Building is about to receive a new lease of life, thanks to a local entrepreneur who hopes to kick-start a regeneration of the old town. Almost one hundred years old, the three-storey Empress Ballroom was a cornerstone of the Mexborough social scene for many years, attracting bands and dancers from all walks of life to its grand halls, and attracted huge names from boxing and wrestling, in its heyday. More recently it has been building a formidable reputation as a boxing venue and gym, and one local businessman sees huge potential in the grand old building. Rotherham-born Jason Mace, founder of the award winning and highly successful Gala Tent Ltd, has purchased the imposing historic building and plans to invest heavily in updating it. The charismatic entrepreneur has a string of successful ventures to his name. The marquee company that he built up to a £10m per year international operation from a £2,000 credit card loan he took out in 1999 was just the start, and over the last eighteen years he has built an impressive portfolio with interests in events, media, hospitality, commercial property and most recently,

A prolific property investor, Mace will now put around £80,000 of his own money in to regenerating the Empress, with the building benefiting from new windows and extensions after the leaseholders expressed concerns over safety and water ingress. information technology. His pioneering financial technology firm SOTpay is set on tackling the multi-billion pound fraud industry head on, using innovating and groundbreaking telephone payment technology. Mace said of his most recent endeavour, “The Empress Building is an amazing structure, I love it. There is some incredible business potential with it, and I plan on fully helping to realise that potential, not just for me, but for the businesses that are putting Mexborough on the map.” Andrew Meanley of Grafters Powerhouse Gym said, “I really hope it can be restored to its former glory, with it being maintained both inside and out.”

Sue Tudor of The Personal Training Room, which resides on the top floor of the building, said, “This is an iconic building, if you ask anybody from Mexborough they know all about The Empress Building. This investment in the property is going to change our business. We’re only able to open one of the windows at the minute, so it’s going to get a lot more airy in the summer and warmer in the winter. It’s just going to be a lot more comfortable place to train.” The regeneration of the Empress Building is expected to be complete by the end of October 2017 and anybody looking for more information on it and the businesses that operate there can visit www.empressbuilding.co.uk

Wentworth Woodhouse confirms partnership with National Trust The Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust (WWPT) has announced plans to work in partnership with the National Trust at the historic Grade I listed mansion in Rotherham. The two trusts said that they will work closely together on operational aspects of opening and managing the house, to enable the general public to continue to visit and enjoy the historic attraction.

The National Trust is advising on areas such as presentation, visitor services, opening hours, visitor experience, volunteer management and marketing.

With new CEO, Sarah McLeoad, in place, the WWPT has started on urgent repair works whilst it also progresses the masterplan for the long term use of the impressive property.

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R3D2 joins heavyweight division with GB Boxing Social media agency, R3D2, is proud to announce its new partnership with GB Boxing, managing the entirety of the sporting brand’s social media. An international brand, GB Boxing has honed the talents of some of Britain’s finest boxers. The British Boxing team has emerged as a world ‘force’ in the last decad. The sophisticated set-up at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield is supported by a team of world-class coaches, supported by cutting edge sport science and sport medicine. GB Boxing is the latest client to join R3D2 and finds itself amongst the likes of Sheffield FC, Hallam FC and Business Sheffield.

boxers who currently work out of the English Institute of Sport. We are a local business and are honoured to have the opportunity to be working alongside some of the most promising talent in British Sport.

we are very excited to work with Rich and his team at R3D2 to help continue to grow the GB Boxing brand online.”

Matt Holt, Chief Executive Officer at GB Boxing said: “We are looking forward to working closely with R3D2, and their expertise will help drive our digital and social media presence across all channels.

Rich Davies, Managing Director at R3D2 said “We are proud to be supporting GB Boxing on their social media presence across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We will also be collaborating with the team on upcoming events that will be taking place in Sheffield in the coming months.”

“Having a strong online presence is becoming increasingly important, and

“We are excited to be working so closely with the GB Boxing team and the GB

“To be able to add GB Boxing to our portfolio of locally based sports clubs and organisations that we already work with is something of a coup for R3D2.”

If you don’t follow GB Boxing just yet on social media then you’ll find them in the following places: Twitter: @gbboxing Facebook: /GBBoxing Instagram: @gbboxing

Chamber’s “KeyFleet” Preston based fleet management and leasing specialist KeyFleet has appointed Geoff Bell M.I.C.F.M. as Fleet Consultant to service the needs of its expanding Yorkshire client base. Geoff, a member of the Institute of Car Fleet Management, is an experienced professional that brings a wealth of experience to his new role whilst maintaining his positions both as Regional Secretary for ACFO and an Assessor for the BVRLA and IMI. KeyFleet offers professionals, businesses and fleet operators a best

in market vehicle leasing service plus modular fleet management solutions guaranteed to reduce your risks, costs and administration. Through KeyFleet’s consultative and service based approach Geoff is ready to work with you and your business to find the right vehicles, funding and fleet management solution for you.

Call Geoff on 07796 944835, or drop him an email geoff@keyfleet.co.uk Learn more about KeyFleet www.keyfleet.co.uk

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Homeless Eagles team support Sheffield’s homeless Last month the Cathedral Archer Project (CAP) were excited to welcome players from the Sheffield Eagles to help serve breakfast. CAP were also delighted to learn that they are going to be the Sheffield Eagles’ chosen charity for the forthcoming season. Approximately 70 of Sheffield’s homeless and vulnerable attend CAP each day for help. One of the many ways they receive that help is to be offered a warm and hearty breakfast each morning. Liam Claffey, General Manager of the Sheffield Eagles said “The Eagles are pleased and humbled to support the Cathedral Archer Project and the excellent work they do for homeless people within the city.” “After a nomadic existence for four years

since Don Valley Stadium was closed we are excited for our anticipated return to Sheffield in 2018 and we look forward to working more with the Cathedral Archer Project over the coming months.” “The tireless tasks they carry out are an inspiration to us and we’d like to thank them for allowing us to get involved.”

Tracy Viner, Marketing and Development Manager (CAP) added, “We were all very excited to meet the Sheffield Eagles. It was a real treat for everyone to meet and have the players serve breakfast. It was fantastic news to be told that we are the Sheffield Eagles’ chosen charity for the next 12 months and they will be carrying our branding on their 2018 kit, and are looking forward to working with them on some exciting projects.” For more information about the Cathedral Archer Project, visit www. archerproject.org.uk Contact Sheffield Eagles on 0114 2610 326 or sheffieldeagles.com

Featuring Pulse HFW One of the businesses we support under the Wosskow Brown Foundation WB100 programme is Pulse Health, Fitness & Wellbeing. Their mission is to deliver fun exercise sessions to people of all ages and abilities in a positive and safe environment, encouraging social, mental and physical wellbeing. Founded in South Yorkshire in 2012 by Chris Chapman and Thomas Kittrick, Pulse HFW deliver their services to the care home sector and over 50’s in the community sector. They also provide high quality sports coaching in schools, including PPA cover and breakfast, lunch and after school clubs. In 2016 alone they: • Achieved sales of over £250,000. • Grew the existing Yorkshire franchise

into new areas such as Scunthorpe, Bradford and York as well as moving into a new Head Office base in Rotherham. • Opened Pulse HFW Manchester and Pulse HFW Darlington. • Enjoyed giving something back to the community by entertaining over 142,000 individuals aged from 4 to 103!

mental well-being of all participants by working regularly with dementia and Alzheimer’s clients. All sessions are delivered in a safe environment to a high standard by qualified and DBS checked consultants who are passionate about the industry they work, all within the framework of CQC (Care Quality Commission).

Care Home Service Pulse HFW deliver challenging, stimulating and, most importantly, enjoyable sessions of chair based rehabilitation exercises in the care sector. As well as assisting with the general mobility and strength of the residents, they also look to improve the

Should your organisation seek support from the Wosskow Brown Foundation contact Jim Lawson at jim@wosskowbrownfoundation. org.uk

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FRIDAY 1ST DECEMBER 2017 7PM - LATE Come and join us at our annual Christmas Dinner, kickstart the festive season in style with a drinks reception and three-course meal, followed by comedian Lea Roberts and the resident DJ to dance the night away. We will also be raising funds on the night for our Charity of the Year and The Presidents Charity Fund – donations are welcome for the tombola/raffle. Our Christmas dinners are always popular so book early to avoid disappointment and spread some Christmas cheer.

Members £34-95 + VAT per person £300 + VAT for a table of 10

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Content provided by Business news editor, Tom Austin. For the latest Rotherham Business News as it happens visit www.rothbiz.co.uk

Council to set up JV for Forge Island development Rotherham Council has approved the adoption of the town centre masterplan - enabling the authority to secure a development partner for the £43m leisure proposals for Forge Island. Seen as the major catalyst project in picking up the momentum for the town’s regeneration, the plans reiterate the desire for a leisure, retail and residential development around the riverside. With the council as landowner, a Joint Venture (JV) is set to be created to realise proposals which include a five screen cinema, 60-bed hotel, food outlets, bars and cafés and 120+ residential units. A 300+ space multi storey car park is also in the plans and a feasibility study is being carried out on the potential of a new theatre and arts space on the adjacent

site of the former Law Courts, which is also owned by the Council. A council report on the plans sates: “The masterplan contains a series of proposals and plans which bring to life how the town centre can move forward. It includes proposals to transform a number of key sites across the town centre utilising the river and canal, open spaces and feature buildings. At the heart of the masterplan is a vision to create a much-improved visitor experience with more to do and to see particularly targeted at families and young people.”

Apprentices get to work with Liberty A new cohort of apprentices and graduates have started their careers at Liberty Speciality Steel in South Yorkshire.

“Tram-train will benefit Rotherham” The first Citylink Tram Train has gone into passenger service on the Supertram network in Sheffield but they won’t reach Rotherham town centre until next year. Cllr. Denise Lelliott, Cabinet Member for Jobs and the Local Economy at Rotherham Council, was on the inaugural journey. She said: “Whilst it is frustrating that there’s been delays, it is a pilot project, the first of its type in the country, and it has not cost the people of Rotherham or Sheffield any money.

“What we have got is inward investment of £75m to improve our infrastructure, which will then be a benefit for jobs and the local economy. The connectivity will be key to other developments in our town centre masterplan.”

Having formally completed the £100m deal to acquire the Speciality Steels division of Tata Steel UK earlier this year, international industrials and metals group, Liberty House went on to announce that it will be creating around 300 new steel jobs in South Yorkshire. As part of the expansion, the company recently signed a deal with The Sheffield College to train 50 new apprentices. New starters have begun Level 3 apprenticeships with some completing a higher apprenticeship in engineering.

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NEW MEMBERS LIST

New Members List A full list of our latest Chamber members

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Electrical Safety UK Ltd

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Fusion@Magna Rotherham S60 1FE T 01709 789585 W elecsafety.co.uk

DIAMOND Next Pixel 5 Denby Way Rotherham S66 8HR T 01709 470001 W nextpixel.com

PLATINUM Handelsbanken Copia House, Great Cliffe Court Barnsley S75 3SP T 01226 246624 W handelsbanken.co.uk

Handelsbanken 10 The Crofts Rotherham S60 2DJ T 01709 828085 W handelsbanken.co.uk

URVO Limited 1 Watervole Way Doncaster DN4 5JP T 01302 260195

Worldpay C/O Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Rotherham S60 1DX T 07741 307493 W worldpay.com

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33 Noble Street Barnsley S74 9LP T 07864 209811 W barnsleytoday.com

Bizspace (Dinnington) Ltd Dinnington Business Centre Sheffield S25 3QX T 01909 281421 W bizspace.co.uk

In ‘n’ Out Centres Limited Gate Park Rotherham S62 6FR T 01709 468666 W in-n-out.co.uk

John Harrison (Worksop) Ltd 78 Carlton Road Worksop S80 1PH T 01909 472310 W johnharrison.co.uk

Taylor Bracewell 17 - 23 Thorne Road Doncaster DN1 2RP T 01302 341414 W taylorbracewell.co.uk

WS Medical 12 - 14 Mortimer Heights Sheffield S36 9UY T 0330 3300695 W wsmedical.co.uk

SILVER Action Housing & Support Ltd 6 Genesis Business Park Rotherham S60 1DX T 01709 821251 W actionorg.uk

Broom Lane Medical Centre 70 Broom Lane Rotherham S60 3EW T 01709 724738

Clear Quality Limited Office 18, Silkstone House Rotherham S63 7JZ T 01709 918501 W clearquality.co.uk

Elevator Films BBIC, Innovation Way Barnsley S75 1JL T 01226 249590 W elevatorfilms.co.uk

Finance for Enterprise Doncaster Business Innovation Centre Doncaster DN4 5HX T 0333 0143455 W finance-for-enterprise.co.uk

Heavenly Coffee Company 11 Redwood Court Sheffield S25 3NQ T 01909 519511 W theheavenlycoffeecompany.co.uk

Ibbotson Drilling Services Ltd Unit 5 Spring Park Barnsley S72 7FD T 01226 713493 W ibbotsondrillingservices.com

Ivy Healthcare Ltd Office 17, Silkstone House Rotherham S63 7JZ T 03335 772231 W ivyhealthcare.co.uk

Martek Drones Ltd Unit 6A Adwick Park Rotherham S63 5AB T 01709 599458 W coptrz.com

NEW MEMBER LIST MG Industries Ltd

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Unit B9 Grove Park Barnsley S72 7BF T 01226 715400 W mg-ind.com

Unit 2 Concept Court Rotherham S63 5BD T 01709 879578 W sum.agency

Occupational Health In Practices Ltd

Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

2 Cypress Close Sheffield S21 1FP T 07743 379009

Online Wine Cellar Ltd 99 Richmond Park Road Sheffield S13 8HR T 07810 896911 W onlinewinecellar.co.uk

Paperclip Admin Limited

Wentworth Woodhouse Rotherham S62 7TQ T 01226 351161 W wentworthwoodhouse.co.uk

Wincanton B & Q Distribution Centre Worksop S80 2PU T 01909 543407

First Floor, Unit 3 Dronfield Court Sheffield S18 1NQ T 01246 418181 W paperclipadmin.co.uk

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Yorkshire Plus Limited

Pastures Road Rotherham S64 0JJ T 01709 579599 W pastureslodge.co.uk

247 Manchester Road Sheffield S36 2RA T 07957 812351 W yorkshireplus.org.uk

B & Q Redhouse Distribution Doncaster DN6 7FB T 07800 586718

Rotherham Social Days 39-43 Bridge Street Rotherham S64 8AP T 07932 601998 W rotherhamsocialdays.com

SL Comms (Solutions) Ltd Old Council Depot Barnsley S73 0BP T 0333 0124382

Freedom From Pain-Brian Huxley Consultancy 85 Genn Lane Barnsley S70 6SY T 07771 665204 W brianhuxley.co.uk

Kirsten Johnson Photography 51 Bowood Road Sheffield S11 8YF T 07921 313132 W kirstenjohnsonphotography.co.uk

NJC Electrical Services 3 Coppice Close Sheffield S36 1LS T 07917 125449 W njcelectricalservices.co.uk

R3D2 Office 20, 2nd Floor John Banner Business Centre Sheffield S9 3QS T 0114 3984114 W r3d2.co.uk

SAIE Industrial Projects

Practical Business Training Prospect House Ossett WF5 8AE T 01924 658282 W practicalbusinesstraining.co.uk

SOLE TRADER

CHARITY City Hearts UK Bernard Road Sheffield S2 5BQ T 07837 053225 W cityhearts.co.uk

Sheffield Royal Society For The Blind

Moorgate Crofts Business Centre Rotherham S60 2DH T 07465 424465 W saieindustrialprojects.com

Sixty7 2-3 Hall Cottage Barnsley S75 4BL T 07977 903684 W sixty7pr.co.uk

5 Mappin Street Sheffield S1 4DT T 0114 2722757 W srsb.org.uk

Social Media Solutions (UK) Ltd BBIC, Innovation Way Barnsley S75 1JL T 01226 249590 W smsukltd.co.uk

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EVENTS

Events For further event details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200

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Tech Tuesday

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On the 25th May 2018, the EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) will come into legal effect in the UK. GDPR will be the biggest change in data protection law for 20 years. A lot of work needs to be done by businesses now, before it comes into force. TIME: 8:30am - 10:00am VENUE: Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber, Sheffield Road, Rotherham PRICE: Member: FREE Non-member: £10 + VAT

Speed Networking

NOV Meeting new people and building relationships is a sure-fire way of ensuring that your business will continue to grow. You will have the opportunity to introduce yourself to every other guest. You will be able to explain how you can help your potential customer and to explain what makes you “stand out from the crowd”.

TIME: VENUE: PRICE:

12 noon - 2:30pm Barnsley Football Club, Grove Street, Barnsley Member: £16.95 + VAT Non-member: £21.95 + VAT

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QES Survey Breakfast: Q3

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Adam King is a GDPR practitioner and an information security consultant with 20 years’ experience in helping businesses secure their networks and data perimeter.

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

Is the Sheffield City Region innovative? Be the first to hear the latest results of the Sheffield City Region Quarterly Economic Survey. Dr. David Littlewood, Sheffield University Management School, will reveal how businesses in the region are faring in the current economic climate, whether Brexit is presenting new opportunities for innovation and diversification, and what services businesses are using and/or need to innovate and grow. TIME: 8:00am - 10:00am VENUE: The Source, 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield PRICE: FREE Entry

Dates for your diary: 24th Nov - Barnsley MPs Forum Digital Media Centre - 8:00am - 10:00 am PRICE: Member: FREE Entry

1st Dec - Chamber Christmas Dinner Tankersley Manor Hotel - 7:00 pm - late PRICE: Member: £34.95 + VAT Non-member: £39.95 + VAT

5th Dec - City Region Breakfast Tankersley Manor Hotel, Barnsley - 7:30am - 9:30am PRICE: Member: £13.95 + VAT Non-member: £20.95 + VAT

www.brchamber.co.uk/events

TRAINING

Training For further training details and to book your attendance, please visit our website www.brchamber.co.uk or call 01709 386 200

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FREE Digital Training Courses for Businesses Is your business missing out on huge advancements in digital technology? Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber are excited to announce that we are a partner of the Superfast South Yorkshire - Digital Growth Programme, and we’re holding a range of free digital training courses across Barnsley and Rotherham. The Digital Growth Programme includes fully funded workshops and seminars covering;

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INTERNATIONAL TRADE

What’s On – Events for Exporters Northern Powerhouse Mission to Poland 21 - 24 November 2017, Warsaw Poland - Advanced Manufacturing Sector The Department for International Trade (DIT) is leading a Northern Powerhouse Trade Mission Trade Mission to Poland which will highlight the key opportunities for businesses in the advanced manufacturing sector. DIT invites businesses in the advanced manufacturing sector to join them on this visit to Poland. The mission is one of many initiatives encouraging growth across the Northern Powerhouse. The aim is to showcase Northern expertise in Poland and encourage companies to develop business overseas in attending the mission will give delegates an insight into the Polish market and there will be plenty of opportunities to network with industry experts. What’s on offer? • Cost-effective, risk-free insight to a key trading market • In-market support by DIT and the Polish British Chamber of Commerce • One-to-one meetings with local businesses • Networking breakfast with Polish

British Chamber of Commerce • Pre- and post-mission support from an experienced International Trade Adviser. Cost £99 excl. VAT non-refundable booking fee* which covers travel, accommodation and programme activities. Please note due to limited capacity only one delegate per company will be permitted. Eligibility Companies must be from the Northern Powerhouse region and be a small or medium sized enterprise with less than 250 employees and not exceed €50 million in annual turnover.

Trade Mission to China The Trade Mission, taking place from the 20th – 30th November 2017 will travel to Hong Kong, Nanchang, Guangzhou and Shenzhen to explore market opportunities, meet potential buyers and find partners. The visit coincides with the first Sheffield Nanchang Economic Cooperation in Shenzhen. Flexibility mission programme to suit your needs.

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Deadline is the 23rd October, after which the cost may change. For more information please contact Duncan Hoyland, Export Co-ordinator, e: duncan.hoyland@mobile.trade.gov.uk, t: +44 (0) 7500 082 586 or click here.

To express your interest to participate in either the trade visit or the seminars, please contact Ben. hui@sheffield.gov.uk. Places on the Trade Mission are based on a first come first served basis.

Focus on Ontario, Canada 16 November 2017, 17.15-19.30pm, Cutlers’ Hall Sheffield Canada is the UK’s 16th largest export market for goods. Canada has cultural, historic, and linguistic links with the UK and is keen to continue close trading relationships with the UK. Canada’s three great gateways for imports are Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia, providing access to the United States, Atlantic shipping and Pacific shipping, respectively. Those provinces are responsible for receiving 82.3 percent of Canada’s imports. Opportunities exist in the following

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Find out more about Ontario’s opportunities for UK exporters by joining the International Trade Forum’s event in November. To register please email Renate Halton at r.halton@intradeforum.co.uk To find out how the Forum can help you connect with other experienced Exporters please click here. The event is FREE* to attend *some restrictions apply

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