New Chair at TAF
Chris Buxton, Chief Executive of The British Fluid Power Association, has now taken over as Chairman of the Trade Association Forum Ltd. The Forum announced the new appointment at its inaugural AGM earlier this month.
FSB looks for a Budget to help small businesses seize new opportunities and create jobs
In the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) first budget submission to the new Government it has called on the Chancellor to strengthen the landscape for small businesses and enterprise by continuing to reduce the deficit, stimulate growth and back ambitious small businesses.
CJAM welcomes new association BBIA to client base
The BIO-Based and Biodegradable Industries Association (or BBIA) was registered in May 2015 and has contracted CJAM as its association management company to provide management, membership and administration services.
Important changes to the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (SBEE Act)
The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, or SBEE for short, was passed on the 26th of March 2015. The bill is aimed at small businesses and covers a lot of different areas including insolvency, disqualification, public procurement, finance and employment. It is intended to aid small business competition, improve access to finance and increase opportunity for growth as well as increasing liability for company directors.
Irish Road Haulage Association elects new president
Verona Murphy has been elected as President of the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA), at the association’s recent AGM in the Slieve Russell Hotel in Cavan.Veronica Murphy thumb
Association of Women Travel Executives unveils new chair
Debbee Dale of Debbee Dale Development has been named as the new chair of the Association of Women Travel Executives. She steps up from the position of vice chairman, a role taken by Jayne Peirce of Jayne Peirce Recruitment Solutions.
Soil Association Certification announces new chief executive
Soil Association Certification, the UK’s largest organic certification body, has appointed Martin Sawyer as its new chief executive. Martin brings a strong background in the food industry and is well placed to lead Soil Association Certification through the next phase of its development. The organic market is in strong growth1, exceeding £1.86 billion in 2014 in the UK, and £46 billion in 2013 worldwide, so it’s an exciting time.
Forging links between Falkirk and Germany for 40 years
Falkirk’s Odenwald Association is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year – and its looking for your help to make it a memorable one.
Now is the time for business to engage apprentices
Having been ignored for decades, apprenticeships are back for good. According to the government, ‘over 2.1m people have started apprenticeships this Parliament, with a six-fold increase in higher apprenticeships started since 2009-10’. The number is planned to increase and there’s an apprenticeship voucher scheme on the way, scheduled for roll-out in 2017. In yesterday’s Budget from Chancellor George Osborne, the apprentice wage went up by 57p an hour to £3.30 – equivalent to an annual salary increase of over £1,000 for a full time worker.
CJAM supports women’s running charity with free kit
Here at CJAM we like to support good causes, and particularly when we can help towards improving people’s health and wellbeing. Our colleague Lisa Dalton has taken the lead in sourcing excess running kit from her local running club to donate to A Mile in her Shoes, a great charity that helps women from all walks of life to enjoy the benefits of running.