Kim Conchie, Cornwall Chamber visits Penzance Workhub Premises

Plans for the new workhub on the 4^th floor of the Penlowarth House are moving ahead promptly with the opening due towards the end of April.  Kim Conchie, Chief Executive of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce was given a guided tour of the premises on 12^th Mar accompanied by Tim Dwelly and Janet Ross from ‘The WorkBox’ and Dick Cliffe (Penzance Chamber Chairman).   The meeting was followed by the first meeting of the The Workbox ‘Jobs Panel’ which includes representatives from Truro & Penwith College, Penwith Community Development Trust and the Penzance Chamber. 

People potentially interested in using the facilities should download the brochure here.

Guardian coverage of Penzance

 For those feeling deflated by all the negative press Penzance gets read Tom Dyckhoff's piece in the Guardian Newspaper about "Let's move to Penzance" .  It is a timely reminder of just what Penzance has going for it.  Click here for the article. 

Committee Meeting on Tue 5 Mar at 17.45 - Members welcome

There is a Chamber Committee Meeting in the Wharfside Centre Conference Room (top floor - follow signs for 'Management Office') on Tue 5 March at 17.45.  This is an open meeting and any member is welcome to attend.  Prospective members are welcome to attend by invitation (please just email or telephone the Chairman first).

The meeting agenda can be found here.