Not Just a Chamber: How Dan Fell is Rebuilding Doncaster | S2 EP2

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Dan Fell, CEO of Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, shares his vision for the city's economic transformation through reopening the airport and securing an AI Growth Zone designation. His twenty-year journey with the Chamber has coincided with Doncaster's evolution from defining itself by limitations to embracing possibilities, culminating in his recent MBE recognition.
• The airport reopening presents a £2 billion economic impact opportunity with 5,500 direct jobs
• Doncaster's average salary is £10,000 below national average, highlighting the need for economic diversification
• The Chamber serves as a translator between business and public sector, enabling effective partnerships
• Dan became the youngest Chamber CEO in the UK at age 33 and has transformed the organisation's approach
• The AI Growth Zone application aims to address Doncaster having double the national average of jobs at risk from automation
• Doncaster has transformed from a city that "defined itself by what it couldn't do" to one with a can-do attitude
• The Chamber operates with only 5% of funding from local authorities, ensuring independence as a critical friend
• Members get the most value when they actively engage with Chamber events and opportunities
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Capitole

1. The Impact of Doncaster Airport (00:00:00)

2. Dan's Journey to Chamber Leadership (00:08:10)

3. Doncaster's Advantages and Can-Do Attitude (00:14:30)

4. The Chamber's Unique Approach to Business (00:24:05)

5. Reopening the Airport: Challenges and Progress (00:32:00)

6. The Value of Chamber Membership (00:36:20)

7. Facing AI Challenges and Future Aspirations (00:41:00)