Have your say as Cornish people get a new voice!
A service has been relaunched to gather important insights and opinions from Cornish residents. Called What Cornwall Thinks, a new web platform has been created by market intelligence experts at PFA Research, who hope it will become a powerful tool for digging into issues facing our communities. Issues investigated by surveying local people will be wide and varied and could include such insights as the perceived impacts of tourism, volume of second homes and how people feel about the provision of local
First Aid at Work and First Aid for Mental Health courses.
We have a very special offer on all of our First Aid at Work and First Aid for Mental Health courses. Buy 1 place and get the 2nd place free! First Aid at Work recognised by HSE, 1, 2 and 3 day courses First Aid for Mental Health, 1 and 2 day courses Dates on our website - https://mylorsailingschool.co.uk/courses/shorebased/ (For groups of 6 or more we can do these courses on demand) Get in touch to get this deal! Essential business courses for your team, all HSE approved. Courses take place in our
Spencer West Partners feature prominently in Chambers & Partners Guide and Legal 500 Legal Directories
South West based Partners at alternative law firm Spencer West have featured prominently in multiple categories in the latest editions of both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 guides for 2025. Building on the seven Leading and Next Generation Partner accolades and 20 Recommended Lawyer citations the firm achieved in the recent Legal 500 rankings, Spencer West went on to see a further nine Partners across seven categories recognised by the Chambers & Partners UK Guide for 2025, including top IP and IT
Neil MacPhail joins Jarvis Nuclear as a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)
We are thrilled to announce that Neil MacPhail has joined Jarvis Nuclear as a Principal Consultant / Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA). Neil joins us from Rolls Royce where he worked as Head of Radiation Protection before heading up their Internal Regulation team. Neil will be leading the development and delivery of our bespoke Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training courses and will be taking on RPA appointments with some of our existing and new clients. Neil will also be supporting clients with
News Release: mYcard – the business card app for the eco-conscious – creates positive change with its new corporate card offer
mYcard – the eco-friendly contact sharing app – launches its corporate card version at the Cornish Business Fair (Stand 25, Wed 17 July 2024), enabling businesses to lead by example and fulfil their corporate environmental responsibility commitments. mYcard, the digital alternative to throwaway printed business cards, invests profits to fund planting projects, creating forests for the future, whilst reducing environmental harm. By switching to digital cards with mYcard, companies can
New CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce: John Brown to be the voice of Cornish businesses
John Brown has been announced as the new CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce. With over 15 years of business experience, he will be the new voice of Cornish businesses and has pledged to “support, fight for and deliver results to the full scope of the Cornish economy”. John is set to take the reins of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce - an independent, not-for-profit, membership organisation that represents Cornish business interests on a local, regional, national and international level - from the beginning
PKF Francis Clark climbs Best Workplaces rankings
Colleagues from PKF Francis Clark celebrated being ranked among the UK’s Best Workplaces for a second year running at a black tie awards dinner in London.The accountancy firm claimed 24th place out of 105 large organisations on this year’s list of the UK’s Best Workplaces, climbing nine places since last year.Workplace culture experts Great Place to Work surveyed over 250,000 employees to determine the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces. The rankings were unveiled at a ceremony in Mayfair hosted by comedian
Coodes unveils new identity to support growth ambitions
Coodes Solicitors, one of the South West's longest established law firms, has unveiled a bold new identity to drive the firm's growth ambitions and deepen relationships with clients.The firm, established in 1747, has eight offices across Cornwall and Devon and is recognised as a leading law firm in both the Legal 500and UK Chambers and Partnersguides.The new identity, which is being gradually rolled out across the firm, is based on the concept of 'Your Law Firm For Life'. The dot at the centre of the new
Supporting a World Rugby and cross-institutional university research project
Smile Together’s Managing Director, Jonathan Bouwer-Davies, has extended his support to an important academic research project funded by World Rugby, with the ultimate aim of reducing the risk to players involved in high-impact sports. As part of a collaborative effort between the University of Exeter, Swansea University and Leeds Beckett University, the women’s first rugby team from Exeter is actively participating in a research study focused on gaining a deeper understanding of concussion injuries in
PKF Francis Clark is officially a Great Place to Work – again!
PKF Francis Clark is celebrating being certified as a Great Place to Work for a second year running. The accolade is a direct result of feedback from colleagues in an independent survey by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture. It found that overall 87% of employees say PKF Francis Clark is a great place to work, compared to 54% at a typical UK company. Colleagues were also asked to name anything unique or unusual that makes PKF Francis Clark a great place to work. Anonymous
Chamber Business Awards 2023: Flexi-Hex Crowned ‘Winner Of Winners’
An innovative plastic free packaging firm from Cornwall has been named ‘Winner of Winners’ at the British Chambers of Commerce ‘Chamber Business Awards 2023’. Flexi-Hex make sustainable honeycomb designed sleeve packaging, made from 100% recycled paper pulp. The firm, which was founded by twin brothers, Sam and Will Boex in 2017, has now sold more than 2 million packaging sleeves. The brothers set up the company after they noticed the large amount of plastic packaging that was used to wrap a
British Chambers of Commerce CEOs say now is the time to turn talk into investment
Dear Chancellor, We welcome your recent engagement with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) on the priorities for businesses ahead of the Autumn Statement next week. For local communities to thrive, they need business investment, but this has been too low for too long. We are writing today to reiterate our call for you to offer much-needed solutions to Britain's investment problem, and use the upcoming Statement to tackle the fundamental issues inhibiting growth in the UK: overhaul the planning
Cornwall’s Toby Parkins recognised as One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders
THE co-founder of one of Cornwall's largest technology companies has received national recognition for leadership. Toby Parkins, from technology partner, Headforwards has been named One to Watch in The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders 2023. Created by investment partner LDC - part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times, The LDC Top 50 champions UK business leaders pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. The leaders featured in The LDC Top 50 are
Talk in an Elevator Day: How to Perfect Your Elevator Pitch for Networking Events
Networking at an event is a fantastic way to meet new people and like-minded individuals, creating connections and fostering professional relationships. Attending a networking event puts you in a room full of other business professionals from all industries, but ensuring that you make sure the time is well spent is important, which is where the perfect elevator pitch comes in. What is an Elevator Pitch? An elevator pitch is a brief description of yourself, where you work and your role,
Cornwall’s 30 Under 30 Award Winners
At the Cornwall Chamber of Commerce, we strive to acknowledge and showcase some of the best talents in the county with our 30 Under 30 Awards. We have been running these awards for eight years now, highlighting some of Cornwall’s bright young minds proudly. This year we were astounded by everyone, which is why we want to highlight some talented individuals from the awards, including some Chamber of Commerce members. Our Top 30 Under 30 in Cornwall 2023 The number of qualified candidates in
2023 February Big Breakfast - Big Sound Truro Cathedral
28 February 2023Big Breakfast - Big Sound! Cornwall Chamber of Commerce sings with Truro Cathedral Choristers and proudly celebrates their Coronation news! Truro Cathedral Choir and Cornwall Chamber of Commerce Members (photo credit Chris Yacoubian) Cornwall Chamber of Commerce chalked up a ‘musical first’ this week when 34 much younger leaders - Truro Cathedral’s Choristers - joined them for their ‘Big Breakfast’ networking event at the Alverton Hotel. The 100+ members learned about the intense
The Importance of Upskilling for Business Growth
Running a business involves honing a range of skills that will benefit your business. Your employees are an extension of your business, which is why investing in the upskilling of your employees can bring new skills and ideas to the table that may not have been available before. What is Upskilling? Upskilling provides additional training for your team members, allowing them to expand their skills and knowledge about particular areas of the business. Unlike training your employees,
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5 Tips to Make Your Business Award Application Stand Out
When applying for a business award, it can be easy to feel pressure to make your entry as good as possible. But what should you include in your entry? Cornwall Chamber has created a list of top tips to represent your business effectively. Register your business for the Cornwall Business Awards today. Choose the Right Category & Don’t Copy and Paste Before you even begin to write your business award application, you need to ensure that you are applying for relevant categories that fit your
10 Free Business Resources for Growth
When looking for resources for your business growth, it can be difficult to know where to look for sources that are affordable, particularly when considering a business within the startup process where budget is limited. At Cornwall Chamber, we have compiled a list of 10 free business resources to help you get started. Business Support Helpline The business support helpline is a resource provided by the government to take any calls and questions you may have about your business and its
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Cornish agency shortlisted for award on 1st birthday
A Cornish marketing agency has been thriving since its launch at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and now it has been shortlisted for a prestigious award as they celebrate their first birthday. Kraken Marketing was founded in April 2020 by Lyssa-Fêe Crump after a decade of working in-house with Cornish companies. She saw a need for an Agile agency that took a data-driven approach to marketing tech companies. She wanted to help them discover their brand identity and explore why their
Cornish tech company doubles in size and is helping other companies recover after COVID-19
A Cornish tech company has doubled in size during the coronavirus pandemic and is now helping other businesses bounce back. hiyield was founded 3 years ago by Matt Ville, Ben Short, and Mike Roberts. Since then the business has been growing rapidly, reporting 52% growth this year, while helping startups, scale-ups, and enterprise innovators unlock their digital potential. COVID-19 led to the hiyield team moving to work remotely however, their company culture allowed them to transition
SAPC happy to unveil 2021 calendar
The highly-anticipated St Austell Printing Company Calendar has been unveiled, once again featuring artwork by talented third-year Falmouth University Illustration students. This year’s theme is “Happy Place”. With health and wellbeing being very-much at the forefront of people’s minds, the SAPC team wanted to use the 2021 calendar to acknowledge and promote the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. Thousands of calendars have been manufactured and are being sent to the company’s clients
SAPC offset full operational carbon footprint to become a “Carbon Balanced Printer”.
St Austell Printing Company has strengthened its sustainability credentials with the announcement that we have become one of a handful of printers in the UK to become an official “Carbon Balanced Printer”. The certification is attained by offsetting the company’s entire operational carbon footprint, through the purchase of endangered tropical habitat. This is part of a scheme operated by the World Land Trust, of which Sir David Attenborough is a Patron. In the first year, St Austell Printing Company has
SAPC lend support to Surfers Against Sewage
SAPC have announced a membership of the Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) 250 Club. Based in St Agnes, Surfers Against Sewage are a national charity dedicated to the protection of oceans, waves, beaches and wildlife. The 250 Club is a business membership scheme designed to support SAS in their ongoing campaigns to help protect the UK’s unique coastal environment. Beth Mayman, SAPC’s Operations Manager said: “We’re passionate about sustainability and the environment. Being based in Cornwall and overlooking St
