South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry

23/06/2026

Entries are now open for the Contribution To The Community (Charity) award at the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2026!

This award celebrates the charities that are making a big difference in the South Cheshire community. They bring extraordinary value and have a positive impact on many people living in the region.

👉 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: https://sccci.co.uk/business-awards/contribution-to-the-community-charities/

⭐ Thank you to Bentley Motors for sponsoring this award and to Cheshire Connect for supporting

This award celebreates the charities that have had a tremendous positive impact on their local South Cheshire community. Enter now!

18/06/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞: 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 & 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

📆 Saturday 4th July, 16:30 - 17:30
📍 Chester Town Hall

Join us, the University of Chester, other regional Chambers and Cheshire & Warrington Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) for a live Q&A panel at the Festival of Ideas.

Come along to discover how apprenticeships and skills development are shaping the future workforce and what it means for you.

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝?
Employers (especially SMEs), parents, apprentices, teachers & careers advisers

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭:
- Why businesses are investing in apprenticeships
- The skills employers need now & in the next 3–5 years
- Key apprenticeship funding insights
- Routes into training, retraining & progression (Levels 3–7)
- Where to find and apply for opportunities

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞:

A panel of apprentices, employers, Chamber of Commerce, LSIP & DWP discussing what are the skills needed now and for the next 3 – 5 years in the region, highlighting apprenticeships benefits for the apprentice & employers. The panel will discuss topics such as: • What are the skills that you are...

17/06/2026

⛳ It was a brilliant day on the course for our Annual Golf Tournament! Hosted at the stunning Crewe Golf Club, the event was a perfect mix of golf, great company and friendly competition.

The day rounded off with a fantastic meal, thank you to Crewe Golf Club for the amazing hospitality, where we celebrated the winners, handed out prizes and enjoyed plenty of laughs. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to a fantastic day!

Congratulations to the top 6 teams! Stableford points:
🏆 92 - Active Cheshire took home the Bentley Motors Trophy
🥈 88 - Aqueduct Marina, Church Minshull
🥉 82 - Baywater Healthcare
81 - Mackenzie Goldberg Johnson
77 - Handelsbanken
74 - South Cheshire Chamber, Sales Geek Cheshire East & Diamond Engravers

Well done to the individual prize winners and thank you to Baywater Healthcare for sponsoring the prizes:
🏌️‍♂️ Ross Schuk, Baywater Healthcare – Longest Drive
🎯 James Bateman, Handelsbanken – Nearest the Pin
🎖️ Mike Watson, Active Cheshire – Chairman’s 2026 Individual Prize

👀 Keep an eye out for details of next year’s tournament. It’s always a brilliant day of team building and networking, so make sure to secure your space early!

16/06/2026

🏆 Entries are now open for Contribution To The Community (Business) at the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2026!

This award celebrates the organisations that have gone above and beyond to support their local community. It recognises those who use their influence to bring a postive and lasting change to the people and area around them.

👉 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: https://sccci.co.uk/business-awards/contribution-to-the-community-businesses/

⭐ Thank you to Bentley Motors for sponsoring this award and to Cheshire Connect for supporting

This award celebreates the businesses that have gone above and beyond to support their local South Cheshire community. Enter now!

15/06/2026

We have some fantastic events coming up in the next month - don't miss out!

⛳ 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Get ready to tee off for a day of competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments at our Annual Golf Tournament.
🏆 18 holes of golf, a 2 course meal and prizes to be won
🏌 Join individually or as a team of 4
📆 Tuesday 16th June, 11:00 - 19:30
📍 Crewe Golf Club
👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://my.sccci.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=B8924CFD-9164-406E-A7DC-E711F7966076

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😃 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲
Our popular, monthly, informal networking event. Connect and collaborate with South Cheshire’s largest business community.
📆 Friday 26th June, 09:00 - 11:00
💬 Insurance Connections
📍 Nantwich Town FC
👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://my.sccci.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=F7D192BC-4ECF-4019-8903-2AF641EF0618

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📊 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
Insights into the current state of the South Cheshire economy and the wider region - ideal for anyone looking to stay informed about local business conditions and emerging trends.
📆 Monday 13th July 09:00 - 09:45
📍 Online, Zoom
👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://my.sccci.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=63FE3DBA-AF76-4052-A1DC-77DEF823F30C

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🎾 𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
Our first ever padel event delivered in partnership with Cheshire Padel!
📆 Tuesday 14th July, 09:30 - 13:00
📍 Crewe Vagrants Sports Club
👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://my.sccci.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=732FECB2-06C0-422B-BEBE-D22218DE2DAE

If you are curious about attending your first event, leave a comment or get in touch! We’d love to invite you to an event.

11/06/2026

The World Cup starts tonight and we’ve got our SG World wall chart ready to go!

All of our members have received this with the latest edition of the South Cheshire Chamber Business magazine.

Will we be writing England in that middle box?!

09/06/2026

🏆 Entries are now open for Apprentice Of The Year at the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2026!

This award recognises apprentices who have demonstrated exceptional growth and commitment to their personal development, whilst also having a postive impact within their organisation.

Have you worked with an apprentice who has shown outstanding progress, embraced new opportunities, and gone above and beyond in their role? Nominate them for Apprentice Of The Year!

👉 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝: https://sccci.co.uk/business-awards/apprentice-of-the-year/

⭐ Thank you to Reaseheath College for sponsoring this award

Do you employ an apprentice who has shown outstanding commitment to their own development and the success of your business? Nominate them!

08/06/2026

Looking to grow your network without the pressure of formal networking?

This month’s Final Friday is hosted by Insurance Connections! Final Friday is our monthly networking breakfast, where local business professionals come together in a relaxed, friendly and informal environment.

Whether you're a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, it's a great opportunity to make new connections, catch up with familiar faces, and start your day with positive conversations.

📆 Friday 26th June, 09:00 - 11:00
📍 Nantwich Town FC
👉 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://my.sccci.co.uk/calendar_detail.html?eid=F7D192BC-4ECF-4019-8903-2AF641EF0618

If you’re considering joining The Chamber and would like to try your first event, get in touch - we’d be happy to invite you to an upcoming event.

05/06/2026

🏆 Make your business award winning - enter the South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards 2026!

Now in their 29th year, these prestigious awards shine a spotlight on the outstanding businesses, charities and people in the South Cheshire community.

✨ Celebrate your journey and everything you and your team have achieved
✨ Promote your business amongst the best in South Cheshire
✨ With 11 award categories, there’s something for businesses of all sizes and sectors
✨ Free to enter for Chamber members

The award categories are:
Ambassador Of The Year - sponsored by Nantwich Town FC
Apprentice Of The Year - sponsored by Reaseheath College
Business Of The Year - sponsored by Cheshire College - South & West
Contribution To The Community (Business & Charity) - sponsored by Bentley Motors and supported by Cheshire Connect
Employer Of The Year - sponsored by Assurant
Excellence In Collaboration - available to sponsor
Excellence In Customer Service - sponsored by KPI Recruiting LTD
International Trader Of The Year - sponsored by DJH
Small Business Of The Year - sponsored by Hibberts LLP Solicitors
Start-Up Business Of The Year - sponsored by TownSq Crewe

🥂 Awards ceremony: Friday 13th November at Crewe Hall

04/06/2026

💬 Please take just a few minutes to complete our business sentiment survey and share your thoughts on business in South Cheshire.

Your unique perspective helps us build an honest and up-to-date picture of what’s happening across our local economy.

Every response adds valuable insight that feeds into the wider British Chambers of Commerce network, giving South Cheshire a stronger voice in national conversations.

👉 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲: https://uk.surveymonkey.com/r/SCCIQES

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