The big green expansion - Profit from the green economy

As the UK makes transitional movements to a low carbon economy there has never been a better time for North West companies to become part of this exciting movement. With rapid development in wind, tidal, solar, anaerobic digestion and small scale... (Show Full Story)

Balfour Beatty Apprenticeships launched in Liverpool

Young people all over Merseyside are set to benefit from training and job opportunities thanks to a new apprenticeship scheme launched by Balfour Beatty. Details of ‘Balfour Beatty Apprenticeships’ were unveiled at an event in the Halewood Centre for Learning last... (Show Full Story)

The Art of Tendering – successful outcomes

Over 50 businesses recently attended Knowsley Chamber’s tender and procurement training event, which was held at The Village Hotel, Whiston.  Feedback has been analysed and it’s evident that our members found the event extremely valuable.  Some 93% of the delegates... (Show Full Story)

Caldeira grows through recession

Caldeira, the Knowsley based home textiles group, continues to defy the tough economic climate with another year of strong sales growth in 2009. The company, which is based at Knowsley Business Park, has seen its global sales rise by 28%, from... (Show Full Story)

Chill Out

One of the most exclusive Spas in Merseyside continues to receive celebrity patronage.  Knowsley Chamber member, Chill Out Spa, has certainly put Knowsley on the map by offering the region’s most luxurious spa retreat.  Sharon Carroll says “It was my dream... (Show Full Story)

Tender Alert Scheme - Are you in the loop?

One of our members, Oldham Brothers, has scooped a lucrative contract thanks to KMBC’s scheme of Tender Alerts. The Business and Liaison and Investment team are keen to send out tender alerts and information to Knowsley based businesses.  They will also... (Show Full Story)

Winter Gritting - Your feedback and input is required

Whilst it seems early to be even contemplating the winter months, KMBC is already about to commence a Scrutiny Review of its winter gritting service.   A spokesperson from KMBC said “Access to key business premises was a key issue of... (Show Full Story)

Better business - better environment

Changes are afoot at the Knowsley Business Environment Club.   During the summer months the Steering Group is taking some time out to revise some of its business objectives.  Dave Harwood, Chairman of the Environment Club says“We want to be the... (Show Full Story)

KNOWSLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK –“INSIDER MAGAZINE” 16 JULY 2010

Knowsley Industrial Park has the capability to create 1,700 jobs and an additional 950,000 sq ft of commercial space, a review of the park’s potential has concluded. Property adviser DTZ was commissioned in March to carry out a survey of how... (Show Full Story)

TESCO UNVEIL REVISED PLANS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF KIRKBY TOWN CENTRE

Yesterday it was announced that Tesco subsidiary Spenhill Regeneration has unveiled its revised plans for the redevelopment of Kirkby town centre. As well as the absence of a new 50,000-capacity football stadium, the plans feature a smaller food store than... (Show Full Story)

Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2010

The Liverpool Daily Post Women of the Year Awards were held at the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool on Friday 2 July 2010. With over 320 guests attending, the event celebrated Merseyside’s most inspiring women. Knowsley’s Suzanne Scott from Sandfield Natural Play Centre,... (Show Full Story)

The Chamber is better for your business......why?

Supporting local businesses makes good business sense. Here at Knowsley Chamber we are working tirelessly to create a sustainable local environment, where jobs are maintained, employers receive the right business support, and the business community is actively engaged in creating economic... (Show Full Story)

QVC helps Barnardo’s brighten up the lives of local kids

Employees from QVC, the Knowsley based television shopping channel, have made a real difference to the lives of disadvantaged local children by completing volunteer projects through Barnardo’s, one of the UK’s leading children’s charities. Teams from the Call Centre, Facilities and HR... (Show Full Story)

Get your business noticed

The search has begun for the business bests of Knowsley.                                          The council wants nominations for their annual business awards from all... (Show Full Story)

Warmer Heating win a-GAIN

Warmer Heating Ltd, a Knowsley based company, has been honoured for its commitment to green technology by winning the Best Environmentally Friendly Company title at the Grant Aided Heating Installers’ Network (GAIN) awards. Warmer was praised for its work with social... (Show Full Story)

Growth fuels investment at Avanti

As part of its ongoing investment and expansion Avanti Environmental Group has installed a new LP65VH2 Presona fully automatic baler. The Merseyside based company which was recently acquired by the American Stericycle Group currently employs 150 people across three sites and specialises in... (Show Full Story)

Public consultation on the General Product Safety Directive

Product safety is an important issue for millions of consumers and also for enterprises including SMEs in various sectors. The current General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) fosters a general culture that all consumer products must be safe, and integrates the role... (Show Full Story)

Chamber Member mentors winning team

New Chamber member Millicent Consulting Ltd attended the Finals of the Business, Accounting and Skills Education (BASE) as a mentor on Thursday 1st July 2010 at Aston University, Birmingham.  The 22 teams competing were all the winners of regional heats conducted... (Show Full Story)

BCC Economic Survey points to continued UK growth

Results from the British Chambers of Commerce’s latest Economic Survey suggest that the UK economy saw further growth in the second quarter of 2010, building on the improvement in the first three months of the year. Key indicators on business conditions,... (Show Full Story)

Launch Of The New Compact Range Rover - Evoque

Following Thursday’s star-studded launch at The Orangery, Kensington Palace in the presence of 600 guests including Victoria Beckham, on 2 July 2010 Phil  Popham, Managing Director of Land Rover, and Michael Straughan, Operations Director, greeted guests and staff at the... (Show Full Story)

Tender Alert For North West Trade Fair

Social Enterprise North West wishes to contract an Event Management Organisation (EMO) to help to deliver a successful social enterprise trade fair within the region in November 2010.  If you think your organisation meets the requirements and has what it takes... (Show Full Story)

Colourful Expansion in the International Markets

ColorMatrix Europe is a local company part of a Global group with sister companies in America, South America, and Asia. We are a chemical company, leading manufacturer of liquid colours and additives for the plastics industry. As a group, the company takes... (Show Full Story)

Vancouver Airport Services to Invest in LJLA

Vancouver Airport Services announced today that it has reached agreement with The Peel Group to acquire a 65 per cent share in Peel Airports Limited which includes key airport assets of Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield... (Show Full Story)

Green skills needed for 748,000 employees across NW

  Up to a quarter of the workforce in England’s Northwest will need to green their skills by 2020 as the region responds to climate change by building a low carbon economy.  A study, published today by the North West Climate Change... (Show Full Story)

Region’s Businesses Pledge to Take Off From Their Local Airport

Business leaders from across the region have gathered together to sign a pledge to support Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) following the launch of the Airport’s ‘Fly Local’ campaign. The pledge will see businesses that frequently travel as part of their... (Show Full Story)

Bite Size Are Back

Following the success of these programmes in summer 2009 Knowsley Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Clearer Thoughts will again be offering the Bite-Sized Seminar programme starting in summer 2010. These half-day training sessions to develop essential IT skills are an... (Show Full Story)

Adjudication Update

5 years after the consultation period began, amendments to the Housing, Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (“Construction Act”) are finally due to come into force this year.  These are designed to broaden the use of adjudication procedures and to... (Show Full Story)

Merseyside Women of the Year Awards 2010

In association with the Liverpool Daily Post, this year’s Women of the Year Awards take place on 2nd July 2010 at the Hilton Hotel, Liverpool One.  Women in Business are organizing this event, which is designed to recognise and reward... (Show Full Story)

Increase In Level of Small Business Rate Relief

Please click here to download information relating to the business rate cuts announced in the 2010 Budget. ... (Show Full Story)

Knowsley Firm wins Environment Award - Warmer Heating

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband has awarded Knowsley -based Warmer Heating with a carbon footprint award. The organisation was involved with transforming a three bedroom house within the North East into a more environment friendly show home. In partnership with... (Show Full Story)

Company failures cost small firms sector £5bn over two years

Almost half the UK’s small firms have been left out of pocket due to trading partners or customers going bust. New research by small firms’ online service CreditPal claims that 43% of small companies have been affected over the past two... (Show Full Story)

Council asks for your views on the future for Kirkby town centre

Over the next 2 weeks, Knowsley Council will be contacting all residents and businesses in Kirkby to ask for their views on the future of their town centre. This extensive consultation will give the entire community the opportunity to help shape... (Show Full Story)

Fairtrade Fortnight - The Big Swap

Fairtrade is an international organisation who campaigns for trade justice for farmers and workers in the developing world.  Fairtrade seeks to address unfair trade methods which ultimately take advantage of deprived and poverty stricken farmers and workers in the developing... (Show Full Story)

Climate Change Views Wanted

Knowsley Council is currently asking local businesses for their views on climate change to help develop an action plan for the borough.  To complete the short survey click on http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/your-council/consultation/climate-change/business-climate-change-survey.aspx or contact the Council’s Climate Change Team on 0151 443 3682.  Your... (Show Full Story)

JLA breaks into the UK top 10 for the first time and currently one of the best performing UK airports

In a recent survey published by web based aviation intelligence specialist anna.aero (Airline Network News & Analysis) looking at passenger throughput across UK airports, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) has become one of the top 10 busiest airports in the... (Show Full Story)

£3.7m restoration of Liverpools Festival Gardens begins thanks to Chamber Members Langtree

Property investment and development company Langtree has pieced together a partnership of organisations that will see Liverpool’s International Garden Festival site finally restored. The works, funded by a £3.7m grant from the North West Development Agency, represents a major step in... (Show Full Story)

Northwest Manufacturing Forum Announced

Manufacturing Week has now come to an end but promoting the positive image of Northwest Manufacturing continues. The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has, today announced a new Manufacturing Forum for the Northwest. Its members will act as ambassadors for this... (Show Full Story)

Climate Change Report

Northwest Climate Change Partnership’s largest review yet of the region’s perceptions of climate change reveals: Business  Just over two out of five businesses think climate change will affect them.  67 per cent of businesses do not currently look for advice on the issue Individuals 81... (Show Full Story)

National Business Survey highlights increased business optimism for 2010

As Manufacturing Week launches today, 1 March 2010, the largest survey of businesses in England and Northern Ireland has revealed that manufacturers have the most positive outlook for the next year, compared to other sectors. With 37% expecting the climate to... (Show Full Story)