Manufacturers’ Forum.
Stimulating manufacturing activity and encouraging new investment in the industry locally — raising the profile of manufacturing in Staffordshire and helping create an environment for growth.
What this forum covers.
Manufacturers of every size sit round the same table: engineering and ceramics, automotive supply, food production and advanced materials. The forum turns shop-floor reality into evidence the Chamber can put in front of government.
Investment and growth
What would actually unlock the next round of investment in Staffordshire manufacturing — sites, energy costs, capital allowances and access to finance.
Skills and the pipeline
Where the technical skills gap bites hardest, and how apprenticeships and local colleges can be pointed at the roles members are struggling to fill.
Profile of the sector
Making the case for manufacturing as a career and as an investment destination, so the county's industrial strength is recognised nationally.
Forum ChairRob WhitmoreManaging Director, Whitmore Precision Engineering
When it meets
Quarterly at Commerce House, with dates published in the event calendar. Members attend free — just book a place.
Where it goes
Issues raised here go to the Chambers' Council, then to the Board and on to the British Chambers of Commerce.
The next four meetings.
Members attend free — book a place through the event calendar.
New meeting dates will be added here.
Minutes.
Minutes will be added after meetings.
Useful things from the forum.
Resources from this forum will appear here.