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Jo James

Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce chief executive

Ignoring the noise

31 January 2017
Ignoring the noise

The Prime Minister has still not made clear her Brexit plans but business should not allow the negotiations with the EU to become all consuming.

Kent will rise to the challenge

08 August 2016
Kent will rise to the challenge

The EU referendum has left an environment of uncertainty but business in the county will pull through because of its variety of industries.

Pros and cons of in and out

03 May 2016
Pros and cons of in and out

With the EU referendum fast approaching, it’s vital we are all given clear and concise information on the impact of either staying in or leaving.

Prison visit was an education

31 March 2016
Prison visit was an education

Inmates at a women's only prison are being given skills to get them back into work.

I’m delighted by Option C progress

05 February 2016
I’m delighted by Option C progress

Although it is more expensive, the planned route for the Lower Thames Crossing brings the biggest long-term benefit, writes Jo James.

Wishlist for 2016: Stack, crossing and airport

04 January 2016
Wishlist for 2016: Stack, crossing and airport

There are three key decisions the government could make in 2016, which would all give some certainty, stability and reassurance to businesses in Kent.

Chancellor's successful balancing act

02 April 2015
Chancellor's successful balancing act

There was fuel for thought in George Osborne's budget with a scheduled rise in petrol and diesel prices cancelled and good news for local papers

No accident I got these calls

06 January 2015
No accident I got these calls

When it comes to persistent phone calls, Jo James has had her fill after two years of attempts to get her to claim for crash injuries she didn't have

We must be proud of our farming heritage

25 November 2014
We must be proud of our farming heritage

A career in agriculture or horticulture offers so much more than traditional labour-based roles, anything from veterinary, biotechnology to genetics

Financial confidence growing

28 October 2014
 Financial confidence growing

Businesses are continuing to drive the economic recovery forward despite a number of international and domestic challenges

If you want a fund come and get it…

29 August 2014
 If you want a fund come and get it…

Access to finance has been the top complaint from Kent businesses. Things have improved over time but the issue regularly rears its ugly head.

High interest level in Banks

31 July 2014
High interest level in Banks

At this year's Kent B2B exhibition the keynote speaker certainlyheld everyone's interest... almost like young girls at a certain boy band's concert...

Once bitten, twice the belief

10 July 2014
Once bitten, twice the belief

Despite the hope and belief for England's chances at the World Cup, a bit of positive thinking could take us a long way - may be even help the economy

Seize the chance for change

13 June 2014
 Seize the chance for change

What does it mean for Kent businesses now UKIP have received the majority in the European parliament seats?

Keep investing in key assets

07 May 2014
Keep investing in key assets

When it comes to selling Kent the key phrase is 'well connected'.

Job hopes for youths is a priority

09 April 2014
Job hopes for youths is a priority

When it came to the Budget, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce believes the Chancellor delivered what business wanted.

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