Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce

11/06/2026

Happy Birthday Matt! 🥳

Today we're celebrating our Marketing Manager, Matthew Trueman, and yes... Colin the Caterpillar has made his annual return! 🎂🐛

Since joining Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Matt has become an integral part of the team, bringing creativity, enthusiasm and fresh thinking to everything he does.

From promoting our members and sharing local business success stories to capturing Chamber events and delivering impactful marketing campaigns, Matt approaches every challenge with energy, professionalism and a genuine passion for what he does.

It's fair to say he's also become closely associated with a Colin the Caterpillar birthday photo. At this point, it's less of a tradition and more of an annual requirement! 📸😂

So today, we're raising a brew, grabbing a slice of Colin, and celebrating everything Matt brings to the Chamber.

🎂 Join us in wishing Matt a very happy birthday in the comments below ⬇️

Have a fantastic day, Matt. Here’s to another year of great ideas, continued success, and Marks and Spencer… if you’re wondering why your sales of Colin the Caterpillar are suspiciously strong in Rotherham, we might need to talk Chamber membership soon! 🎈

PS. If you're a budding marketer who loves a Colin the Caterpillar cake and is interested in joining the team as our new Marketing Apprentice, send your CV to [email protected].

08/06/2026

📣 Entries are now officially 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 for the 2026 Barnsley & Rotherham Business Awards!

Whether you're a startup, a family firm, or a well-established business, there’s a category for every size and type of business.

By entering, you’ll...

✔ Celebrate with 500+ local business leaders
✔ Gain exposure in local press and media
✔ Applaud your team’s accomplishments
✔ Put your business on the map

Be recognised as one of South Yorkshire’s most outstanding businesses.

🗓 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲: 11th September 2026
🔗 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eWMH_axs

Tag someone who's made a difference in the region or share this with your team!

🙌 A huge thank you to our headline sponsor, Barnsley College and our 2026 awards sponsors ⤵️

Actus | IT Desk (UK) Limited | Enzygo | B-Corp™ | GXO Logistics, Inc. | Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | MKB Solicitors LLP | Naylor | RNN Group UK | OCPR | Taylor Emmet Solicitors | Millgate IT | Rotherham Enterprise Agency Limited | Rotherham Together Partnership | Pathways to Work (Rotherham)

If you'd like to see your business name in lights, be quick, there are just a handful of sponsorship opportunities remaining. Get in touch with Shane Young to find out more.

📩 [email protected]
📞 01709 386200

✨ Don’t sit this one out. Tell your story.
The region is watching, make sure they see you.

04/06/2026

🚨 Are you or someone you know considering a career in marketing? Look no further...

We're on the lookout for a Marketing Apprentice to join our team here in Rotherham.

This is more than an apprenticeship. It's an opportunity to gain real marketing experience, earn a nationally recognised qualification and build skills

Gain hands-on experience in⤵️

📱 Social media marketing
🎥 Video content creation
🎨 Graphic design
📧 Email marketing
🌐 Website content management
📊 Analytics & reporting
🎤 Promoting events

You'll work towards a Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship with training delivered by Whyy? Change, an award-winning training provider based in Rotherham.

PLUS you’ll have the opportunity to study towards not one... but THREE Chartered Institute of Marketing Level 4 Certificate in Professional & Digital Marketing awards.

📘 Content Marketing
📙 Planning Integrated Campaigns
📗 Marketing Impact

You'll also be mentored by a CIM-qualified Marketing Manager who's been an apprentice, giving you guidance from someone who understands the journey firsthand.

No marketing experience? No problem.
We're looking for creativity, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

🎂 Birthday off
🏖️ 25 days holiday + Bank holidays & Christmas closure week
📚 Professional Marketing Qualifications
🩺 Westfield Health cover

📩 To apply, email your CV to [email protected]

Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gFaX9WB

Applications close 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Know someone who'd be perfect for this opportunity? Share this post or tag them below 👇

21/05/2026

With temperatures set to hit over 20 degrees this weekend, why not head over to the Paces Sheffield Family Fun day on Saturday! ☀️

🎉🌈 FAMILY FUN DAY IS COMING! 🌈🎉

*Saturday 23rd May*

Get ready for a day packed with fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories at our Paces Charity Family Fun Day! 💛

🎡 Fairground rides
🍔 Delicious food vendors
🎨 Face painting
🎟️ Raffles
🛍️ Stalls
…and so much more for the whole family!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come along for a fantastic day out while supporting an incredible cause 🙌

✨ Come for the fun. Stay for the community. Make a difference. ✨

To book a stall at our event, please email [email protected] with the subject FUN DAY

12/05/2026

Running a business is hard enough without worrying about energy compliance.

If you lease or own your premises, an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement and standards are tightening ⚠️

Energy Partner Professional Energy People are now offering commercial EPCs for members. They will handle the process and help you reduce energy costs at the same time.

Find out more here 👉 https://www.brchamber.co.uk/professional-energy-people-launch-commercial-epc-service/

07/05/2026

HOT OFF THE PRESS! 📰

Your Spring Edition of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 is now live. From leadership insights to new initiatives and achievements, this edition brings together the stories that matter most right now.

🔍 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲:
• Launch of our brand-new Content Creation Studio
• Airmaster Air Conditioning Ltd Achieves ISO 45001 Health & Safety Accreditation
• The Chamber welcomes three new Patrons - Professional Energy People, Dynamics Fanatics and HydrogenBI
• British Chambers of Commerce research highlights rising skills and workforce challenges
• Axudar Group Launches New Website
• Key dates for your diary in 2026

🌟 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻?
We’re always looking to showcase member stories and achievements. If you’ve got news to share, this is your platform. Submit your news via your member portal on our website.

🎁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲⤵️
Refer a business and receive a £25 shopping voucher when they join, plus 13 months of membership for the price of 12. You’ll also find exclusive discounted services available only to members.

Read 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻 online to stay connected with what matters most to your business and our region ➡️ https://www.brchamber.co.uk/the-bulletin/

02/04/2026

Join us in welcoming Hydrogen BI and Dynamics Fanatics, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber's latest Patrons! 🌟

We are delighted to welcome Hydrogen BI and Dynamics Fanatics as the newest Patrons of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.

HydrogenBI specialise in helping organisations address these challenges through AI, data and automation - providing clarity, improving efficiency, and enabling better decision-making.

support businesses in streamlining operations and improving performance through tailored ERP systems, helping replace fragmented processes with joined-up, scalable solutions.

Together, these two innovative brands bring valuable expertise to our Patronage network, strengthening the Chamber’s ecosystem of digital transformation, data intelligence and business growth services.

Chris Wright, Managing Director of Hydrogen BI and Dynamics Fanatics, said:

“𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂𝒏 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒔 𝒘𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓. 𝑾𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒆, 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒘 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒎 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑨𝑰, 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆.”

📰 Get the full scoop ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6CFegBU

Learn more about Hydrogen BI and Dynamics Fanatics ⬇

🔗 https://www.hydrogenbi.com
🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3kvPwmm

16/02/2026

Say hello to Professional Energy People, Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber's latest Patron! 🌟

We are delighted to announce that Professional Energy People (PEP) has become our newest Patron.

Professional Energy People has been trading successfully for 14 years and has been a valued member of the Chamber for the past decade.

Over that time, the business has steadily increased its engagement and involvement with the Chamber.

PEP are Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s approved energy partner, helping members save thousands of pounds through expert contract reviews and competitive energy procurement.

They also support CCL relief claims and provide Energy Management and sustainability services to reduce costs and carbon emissions.

Linda Spencer, Managing Director, PEP said:

“𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒖𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑. 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒔 𝒂𝒏 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑷𝑬𝑷, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒄 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒎 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒓𝒏𝒔𝒍𝒆𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒉𝒂𝒎.”

📰 Get the full scoop ➡️ https://www.brchamber.co.uk/barnsley-rotherham-chamber-welcomes-professional-energy-people-as-latest-patron/

Learn more about Professional Energy People ⬇

🔗 www.pepgb.com

11/02/2026

Who's joining us today? ⬇️

11/02/2026

The doors are now OPEN for our 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 2026!

Join us today, we're all set up and ready to welcome over 300 business professionals for the 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 - 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼, proudly sponsored by Equans.

📍 Peter Elliot Suite, Holiday Inn Rotherham
🕤 9:30AM - 12:30PM
🎟 Free to attend (yes, walk-ins welcome)

🕥 10:30AM – Equans Seminar
Delivering Social Value in Construction - What Good Looks Like in Practice

This is your chance to...

✔️ Meet industry buyers face-to-face
✔️ Discover new local suppliers
✔️ Explore collaboration and growth opportunities
✔️ Support South Yorkshire's construction sector

Meet with over 25 organisations in the construction and skills sector!

If you’ve got even 30 minutes free today, it’s well worth popping in.

No ticket? No problem. Just come along and say hello 👋