Cumbria Chamber - Learn about the Queens Award For Enterprise
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
Release Date: 07/31/2022
Using EDI to create a positive workplace culture with HR consultant Mel Kinsella
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
We're joined on the Cumbria Chamber podcast this month by Mel Kinsella, Director of Chamber member Kinsella HR Solutions. Our conversation is on theme of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), delving into definitions, combatting stereotypes, creating positive work environments for all employees, and the benefits to decision making of diverse thinking. Find out more and contact Kinsella HR here:
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Discussing the place for plastic packaging with the Plastic Bottles Company
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
We talk to Chamber members Julie Doherty and Helen Vanroose-Brydon from the Plastic Bottles Company about their work advising small businesses on the packaging they need; some of the unusual requests they've had over the years; the environmental impact of plastic packaging and how the industry is working to become more sustainable. Check out their website here:
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Launching our Supply Chain Programme with Martyn Staveley
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
Launching our Supply Chain Programme with Martyn Staveley This month we’re joined by Martyn Staveley of 3 Peaks Consulting. Martyn is leading on our new Supply Chain Pilot Programme, which will offer 1-2-1 support to twelve businesses in Cumbria who are looking to enter new supply chains. In our conversation we discuss… Martyn’s background working in national and international supply chains and supporting businesses to access new opportunities; what businesses on the programme can expect (including a meet the buyer event); the need for a supply chain programme in Cumbria; demystifying...
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Discussing Team Evie's Peer Support Service with CEO, Greg Johnston
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
We're joined on the podcast this month by Greg Johnston, Founder and CEO of Chamber member Team Evie. Our conversation delves into Team Evie's new Peer Support Service. A newly-launched service pairing the families of sick children with Peer Supporters, trained volunteers who have also experienced time in hospital with their baby or child. Team Evie are currently looking to recruit Peer Supporters and are asking businesses to spread the word among employees should anyone be interested in getting involved. For more information businesses should get in touch with Greg by emailing - ...
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How businesses can help Cumbria reach net zero by 2037 with Steve Curl of Zero Carbon Cumbria
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
We're joined this month on the podcast by Steve Curl, Chair of the Strategic Oversight Board for Zero Carbon Cumbria, an initiative which brings together efforts to reduce carbon emissions across Cumbria. We discuss: What is Zero Carbon Cumbria and what are its aims? How are we going to reach net zero by 2037? What does this mean for businesses in Cumbria? How can they get involved? So why should businesses and industry decarbonise, what’s in it for them? How big a challenge is this? Do we really think we can achieve net zero in Cumbria by 2037? Find out more about Zero Carbon...
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Directors Forum Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 - A conversation with Danny Sawrij, CEO of Leo group
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
In this episode of the Directors Forum podcast we’re joined by Danny Sawrij, Owner of Leo Group, one of our Cumbria Chamber Patrons. We discuss Danny’s career from selling chocolate bars in the playground as a boy and then leaving school at 14 to buy and sell cattle, to owning and operating one of the UK’s leading specialists and animal by-products and renewable energy. We cover the twists and turns of Danny’s career; his outlook on hard work and working relationships; his thoughts on farming and the UK food industry and some amusing anecdotes and lessons learned along they way. Enjoy...
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The benefits of volunteering with Judith Smale of Cumbria CVS
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
We talk to Judith Smale of Chamber member Cumbria CVS about the benefits of volunteering for individuals and businesses. Our talk also covers CVS's new volunteering database where individuals can register and search for opportunities (); employer supported volunteering (ESV); support for businesses; and the ESV subgroup.
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Discussing investment opportunities for Cumbrian businesses with Regionally and RfM Accountants
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
In the latest episode of the Cumbria Chamber podcast we discuss investment opportunities for Cumbrian businesses through , an investment service designed to connect private investors with established businesses based in the UK outside of London. In part two of the podcast we talk to Chamber members s who work with Regionally to provide their service, ‘the Regionally Way’, which helps businesses get investment ready. Guests: Jim Odell (CEO of Regionally), Paul Newsham (Senior Director of RfM) and Tony Backhouse (MD of RfM Transform) If you’re interested in learning more then get in...
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Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 2): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
Cumbria's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an employer-led and locally owned initiative which aims to set out the key priorities needed to make technical education and skills provision more responsive to the changing needs of employers and the local economy. August 2023 saw the release of this year's LSIP report for Cumbria. To discuss the findings of the report we're joined by Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Engagement Manager, Kevin Warman, and Chamber member and Certified Career & Leadership Executive Coach Alec Pearson. Our conversation is spilt into two parts: ...
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Staying competitive in a disruptive world (part 1): discussing the findings of the Cumbria LSIP final report
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Podcast
Cumbria's Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) is an employer-led and locally owned initiative which aims to set out the key priorities needed to make technical education and skills provision more responsive to the changing needs of employers and the local economy. August 2023 saw the release of this year's LSIP report for Cumbria. To discuss the findings of the report we're joined by Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Engagement Manager, Kevin Warman, and Chamber member and Certified Career & Leadership Executive Coach Alec Pearson. Our conversation is spilt into two parts: Part...
info_outlineJoin Eve Halliday and guests, Deputy Lieutenant, Clark Door and Lakes Free Range Eggs to learn hear about how and why applying and potentially winning a Queens Award for Enterprise is something you want to think about.