Chief Executive’s comment

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Chief Executive’s comments

Last month we took a positive step towards getting back to face-toface events with the re-start of our informal networking evenings that saw companies connecting face-to-face across the county. This continued at our Business Showcase event on St Neots Market Square which was a great day and everyone I spoke with was feeling positive and upbeat with many ‘it’s so great to be back out’ comments. The resilience of the businesses in this area is something they should be proud of; we are extremely delighted to be part of this event with St Neots Town Council and Shifties. It was also a pleasure to visit each of the exhibitors and introduce them to Dr Nik Johnson, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and Cllr Stephen Ferguson, Mayor of St Neots, so they could see the vibrancy of this market town. Photos from this event can be seen on our centre page spread. We finished the month with a lunch event for South Cambridgeshire Businesses where we heard from Adele Gritten, Head of Economic Development & Commercial Investments at South Cambs District Council, who advised on the work her team are doing and how to access support. Karen Cash, International Trade Team Leader at the Chamber, also spoke about the changes around importing and exporting and the services that the Chamber provide to support businesses with their international activity. I look forward to meeting many more member companies as our events continue across the county. If you want to see what is happening near you, please turn to page 41-42 or visit www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk If you have an event you think the Chamber should join in with please phone 01223 237414 or email chamber@cambscci.co.uk

VIC ANNELLS Chief Executive