EXETER CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Exeter Chamber has announced the appointment of three new board members to contribute to the leadership and strategic direction of the region’s foremost business membership organisation. Steve Gates, managing director of Taking Care; Matthew Cousins, commercial director at Apex Scaffolding, Exeter and James Court, NatWest Local Enterprise Manager for Devon and Cornwall will each bring […]
Exeter Chamber welcomes Director of Apprenticeships & Employer Engagement to its board
Exeter Chamber of Commerce has appointed Mike Blakeley, Director of Apprenticeships & Employer Engagement at Exeter College, to its board. The appointment comes during National Apprenticeship Week, and as Exeter is recognised as the City of Apprenticeships, with the fastest growing number of apprenticeships, topping 57 other cities across England. In his role at Exeter […]
Exeter Chamber of Commerce seeks people passionate about the city’s future
Exeter Chamber of Commerce is seeking individuals passionate about Exeter’s future to join the board of the city’s leading business organisation. Successful candidates will work with the other board members as the voice for business in Greater Exeter, striving to improve and influence the potential for business growth and to empower members by providing important […]
David Savill – My priorities as Exeter Chamber Chairman
David Savill is a Partner and Head of the Corporate and Business Services at Bishop Fleming. David became Chairman of Exeter Chamber in January 2016, following 6 years on the Chamber Council, being actively involved in South West Chambers of Commerce over that period. My priorities for Exeter Chamber chairman role. Chamber of Commerce groups […]
Laura McFadyen – National Living Wage: A Challenge for Employers
One of the most significant initiatives affecting businesses brought in by the Chancellor, George Osborne is the introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW) for individuals over 25. Present Position The existing framework for National Minimum Wage hourly rates is set out below. Apprentice* £3.30 Age 16-17 £3.87 Age 18-20 £5.30 Age 21+ £6.70 […]
Steve Campion – Apprenticeships
“A perfect place that creates perfect opportunities” Steve Campion, from the Exeter Chamber of Commerce outlines the changing face of apprenticeships and the opportunities this offers employers across the city and region Is Exeter the perfect place to do business? A colleague of mine certainly thinks so. He's new to the area and over […]