Business

Trading locally has huge benefits for our towns and cities. It keeps the wealth in the area, it helps sustain jobs and communities and it also has environmental benefits.

The links below provide a number of ways to access local suppliers, find out about business related events and opportunities and get involved in developing the local area.

Think Local

Use this interactive directory of local businesses to find local suppliers and to access information about events taking place within your area and business support opportunities.

Newcastle Chamber of Trade and Enterprise

Chamber of Trade and Enterprise members represent the whole spectrum of the area's business community.
The Chamber has developed a strong working relationship with the Borough Council, Police and other groups, which allows it to liaise on and influence planning, traffic, parking, crime prevention and other key issues affecting the town's traders and shoppers. The Chamber has recently chnaged its name to 'The Chamber of Trade and Enterprise' to reflect its commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs.

North Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce (NSCCI)

With a current membership of over 1000 local businesses, covering all sectors of industry and commerce, the Chamber of Commerce is the ‘voice’ of business and a leading centre for business advice and support.

Finest - The North Staffordshire professional services network

Finest brings together the best professional services providers in North Staffordshire, in order to provide a first point of reference for any organisation needing access to specialist expertise.  It also promotes collaboration between members to provide a unique blend of skills to meet every possible requirement.

The Newcastle Business Panel

Meeting every 6-8 weeks, usually over coffee and muffins, the Business Panel brings together a range of Newcastle business to discuss a variety of strategic issues. The meeting planner for 2010 is now available.

Newcastle town centre businesses

Retailers, market traders, cafés, bars and other town centre outlets can keep customers up-to-date with offers and good news stories via the Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre Facebook page. If you have a Facebook account you can add details of offers, etc to the page yourself and encourage customers, clients and friends to show their support by becoming a fan of the page.