Suffolk Director News

CLARE BALDING CONFIRMED AS GUEST SPEAKER.

Presenter, writer and broadcaster Clare Balding has been confirmed as the guest speaker at the next Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Prestige Dinner to be held on 17 September 2020 at Milsoms Kesgrave.

To mark National Student Volunteering Week, Citizens Advice Ipswich has thanked University of Suffolk law student volunteers for their valuable contribution to its advice team

Community Action Suffolk is set to host its first county-wide fundraising conference for leaders and decision-makers within the region’s charities and voluntary organisations.

An obstacle course and mud run that raised some £12,000 for charity in its first ever staging last year will return this June.

The Piglet, Junior Hog is an entry-level version of the Whole Hog and Boss Hog runs that have been part of the Suffolk calendar for over 10 years.

Work on the UK headquarters of Suffolk-based global business Treatt, which will deliver jobs and secure investment in the area, is on track for completion this summer.

SMART Garden Rooms, Offices & Studios, based in Thurston just outside Bury St Edmunds, has announced the launch of its latest range of stylish and high quality solutions to helping busy people maintain a good work:life balance.

“2020 WILL BE THE BEST YEAR YET”

An innovative scheme, bringing together some of the most influential Suffolk businesspeople to champion the county, is about to embark on another successful year.

The annual Lowestoft Pancake Day race will return on Tuesday 25th February 2020, 12pm on London Road North outside Halifax bank.

Event organisers at Lowestoft Vision, the Business Improvement District for Lowestoft, which is managed by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, are now encouraging local companies, clubs and mascots to enter this fun and friendly relay race.

Based in Bury St Edmunds and central London, an award-winning specialist fit-out and refurbishment contractor has become the 18th Suffolk Chamber patron joining the likes of EDF Energy, BT and Newmarket Racecourses.

Awards showcase business talent and contribution to the community

Families of serving RAF personnel and veterans in Suffolk who are finding life tough will be offered unique training to help them identify, and deal with, the symptoms of poor mental wellbeing.