Northern Chambers unite behind the Great North partnership to champion regional growth
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A joint statement from the British Chambers of Commerce and 12 Northern Chambers of Commerce said:
“As Chambers of Commerce representing businesses across the North, we are pleased to support the new mayoral-led partnership of the Great North.
“We welcome the ambition to bring local government, business and academia together under a unified Northern identity, creating the scale, visibility and positive impact needed to drive meaningful investment, trade and innovation. This is a credible and collaborative approach to pan-regional working, one that is shaped and led by the North, on behalf of the North.
“The partnership reflects a shared ambition to raise the profile of our region, supporting inclusive growth and ensuring that opportunity reaches all parts of our region by harnessing the contribution of our cities, towns and rural communities. The North has the skilled people, assets, innovation and ambition to compete on a national and global stage.
“As a network rooted in business, we are ready and able to contribute to the partnership’s success to help ensure it delivers practical outcomes for the businesses and communities we represent.”
Note: The joint statement from Chambers of Commerce is issued on behalf of: British Chambers of Commerce (the national representative body for accredited Chambers across the UK); and the following Northern Chambers of Commerce: Barnsley and Rotherham; Cumbria; Doncaster; East Lancashire; Greater Manchester; Hull and Humber; North and Western Lancashire; North East; Sheffield; South and North Cheshire; West and North Yorkshire; and West Cheshire and North Wales.