Greater Manchester Chamber - Up Front

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce podcast. This Episode contains audio from our Chamber Live Event which took place on the 15th September 2020 and was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher.

First up we are very fortunate to have the Director of Trade Facilitation at the British Chamber of Commerce Liam Smith with us. Liam provides his perspective on the latest developments in the U.K's trade negotiations with the EU. 

We follow this with a quick update from our Chamber Space General Manager Nathan Chew about our new hybrid event structure.

Lewis Crowe from our Membership Management Team explains about our new Cashflow Manager service and the Chambers involvement in the Government's new Kickstarter Scheme. 

And finally, our Head of Research Subrah Kirshnan-Harihara takes us through some results from our GM Recovery Tracker.

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce podcast. This Episode contains audio from our Chamber Live Event on the 1st September 2020 which was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher.  

In this Episode, Chris is joined by Rubby Golo from Global Trade Consult and Emmanuel Maingi from Athena Consulting who are both GMCC approved suppliers in Africa.  

We also catch up with Will Taylor from our Skills Department who provides an update on the Skills Brokerage Programme. 

Elliot Hall, from our Membership Team, and Nathan Chew, General Manager of Chamber Space, discuss the benefit of our Members Lounge here at the Chamber.  

And finally our Head of Research Subrah Krishnan-Harihara brings us up to speed on our GM Recovery Tracker - providing insight into the impact of COVID-19 on Greater Manchester businesses. 

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce podcast. This episode contains audio from our Chamber Live event which took place on the 18th August 2020 and was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher. 

This episode starts off with our Head of Research Subrah Krishnan-Harihara providing an update on the Greater Manchester Economy. Lucy Mulligan from our Membership Management Team then talks through the wide variety of events on offer at the Chamber. 

Following this, our International Trade and Customs Advisor Pauline Puig introduces one of our new approved suppliers Andrew Iveson from Amivet Exports. Andrew and his team supporting our Members regarding Export Health Certificates. 

And finally, our General Manager of Chamber Space Nathan Chew provides an update on the re-opening of our Members Lounge. 

Welcome to Episode 11 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce podcast. This episode contains audio from our Chamber Live Event which took place on Thursday 6th August and was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher. 

In this episode our Head of Research Subrah Krishnan-Harihara exclusively launches the results of our latest Recovery Tracker Survey to give you an overall insight into the state of the Economy. 

Paul Brammer, our Assistant Manager for Chamber Space, joins Chris to discuss our future plans for the venue and the challenges we have overcome ahead of re-opening the Members Lounge, Workspace and for events.  

Our Membership Value Manager Lewis Crowe provides a quick update on how Membership can help you to raise your profile - while also introducing a brand-new service.  

And finally our International Trade Operations Manager Amy Swindells discusses our new range of International Trade Enhanced Packages to help your business with preparing for Brexit and also to up-skill your export teams.

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Podcast. The audio for this episode is taken from our Chamber Live Event which took place on the 30th July 2020 and was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher.  

In this episode Chris is joined by Pauline Puig and Susana Cordoba from our International Trade Team who are discussing the support provided by the Chamber as the end of Brexit transition period approaches.  

We then have a panel of Chamber Members from the Hospitality Sector. Kirsty Walton from Stock Exchange, Jessica Southworth from Hotel Football and Tomas Maunier from Fazenda all share their insight on the current situation in the Manchester Hospitality Sector. 

Finally our Head of Research Subrah Krishnan-Harihara discusses the impact of localised lock-downs and additional social distancing measures. 

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Podcast. This episode uses audio from our Chamber Live event which took place on 23rd July 2020 and was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher. 

In this episode Reet Dhallu from our Membership Management Team launches our brand new Chamber Finance Finder service, Julian Tee ,Hotel Director from Condor Hotels, tells us more about the challenges face by the hospitality sector and the steps towards recovery.  

Chris is also joined by Jiao Li and Jane Ru from our partners Crayfish - who help our Members to enter the Chinese Market, and finally - Head of Research at the chamber Subrah Krishnan-Harihara discusses the formation of the Northern Transport Acceleration Council. 

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Podcast. This episode contains audio from our Chamber Live event which took place on the 16th July 2020 and was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher. 

In this episode Chris is joined by Business Skills Consultant Will Taylor - who tells us more about his role and the new Skills Brokerage Programme. Lauren Rafferty, our Export Documentation Team Leader, discusses the alterations to Export Documentation during the pandemic and the changes that are impending due to Brexit. 

The Chamber's Head of Research Subrah Krishnan-Harihara updates on the data releases this week and what they tell us, Regional Membership Manager Lea-Anne Gardner discusses the support we are providing for the Hospitality sector. 

And finally, we are joined by Matthew Powell, Business Development Manager at All-Star Lanes, who updates us on keeping customers engaged during the lockdown and the challenges of re-opening.

Welcome to Episode 7 of our Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Podcast. This episode contains audio from our Chamber Live Event on the 9th July 2020 which was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher. 

Chris is joined by Nick Simister from Avoira who tells u more about heat cameras and how the important role they play in helping the nation to get in to their workplaces. 

Nathan Chew, our General Manager for Chamber Space, discusses how we have adapted the Chamber venue in line with social distancing measures.  

We also speak with our Chamber President Robin Phillips. Robin tells us more about his role as Head of Siemens Advanta consulting and his involvement with the Chamber.  

Kathryn Hoggit who leads our Manchester Airport Office for Export Documentation reflects on over 30 years of working for the Chamber and how the world of International Trade has changed. 

 And finally, our Account Manager Harriet Jackson tells us more about her work in the Membership Team and updates us on the MYGMCR Rewards App. 

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Podcast. This episode contains audio from our Chamber Live event on the 2nd July 2020 which was hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher. 

Chris is joined by our International Trade and Customs Advisor Pauline Puig, who is providing an update on the Chambers involvement in the Europeans Union's FANBEST project and our Regional Membership Manager Annie Platts tells us about her regional work in Bury, Rochdale and Oldham. 

Finally Chris gets an update from our Head of Research Subrah Krishnan-Harihara who discusses the results from the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey and the picture they paint of the economy nationally. 

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce Podcast. This episode contains audio from our Chamber Live event which took place on 25/06/2020. This episode is hosted by our Policy, Campaigns and Communications Director Chris Fletcher.

 Chris is joined by Subrah Krishnan-Harihara our Head of Research who follows up on this week's Quarterly Economic Survey with his views of the Greater Manchester Economy, one of our Membership Executives Elliot Hall gives an update on enhanced packages, his role and the trends in his seeing through his contact with Members and our International Trade Operations Manager Amy Swindells gives an overview on Letters of Credit and the important protection they provide.