ECC Take to the Skies to Fundraise for Mid & North East Essex Mind

09th October 2024

Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce will be taking to the skies and braving a skydive to raise money for our nominated charity Mid & North Essex Mind. She will be accompanied by our Operations Director, Lisa Collins, on Thursday 15th May as the pair take the...

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Discovering Opportunities with Freeport East

08th October 2024

Last week we were delighted to welcome guests to the peaceful surroundings of Lifehouse Spa & Hotel in Thorpe-le-Soken for our Freeport East Innovation Cluster Business Networking event. Sponsored by Tungsten Developments Ltd, this popular lunchtime event was a fantastic opportunity for our attendees to hear directly from Freeport...

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Growth and Skills Levy – We need your views

04th October 2024

As the nominated lead for the Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) chosen by the Department for Education, we wanted to make you aware, and get your views, on the new Growth and Skills Levy. The new government will be implementing changes to the current Apprenticeship Levy and introducing...

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Electrifying Networking with EINTAC

11th September 2024

This week we welcomed attendees to The Plaza, Enterprise & Innovation Centre in Braintree for a fantastic afternoon of engaging conversations and informative presentations with our Members EINTAC. A number of great Essex businesses gathered to connect and hear from EINTAC about the risks, hazards and some misconceptions around...

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A Successful Year for the Local Skills Improvement Plan

27th August 2024

Essex, Southend, and Thurrock Local Skills Improvement Plan Demonstrates Significant Progress in June 2024 The Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) in conjunction with the Essex Chambers of Commerce is pleased to announce significant progress in the implementation of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), a key initiative aimed...

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East of England Co-op joins forces with Essex Police and other retailers to tackle retail crime

08th August 2024

Local retailer, East of England Co-op, is working in collaboration with Essex Police and other retailers to tackle crime against shops and retail workers. On Wednesday (31 August), the force’s Business Crime Team joined colleagues from the East of England Co-op’s dedicated Security team for a Safer Business Action...

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Essex Chambers Reacts to General Election Result

05th July 2024

The political map of the United Kingdom and of Essex has changed dramatically following the general election. Congratulations to all the successful candidates and commiserations to those who have been unsuccessful. As an apolitical organisation Essex Chambers of Commerce will continue to work with all parties for the betterment...

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Essex Global Summit – A Resounding Success for Essex Chambers of Commerce

24th May 2024

The inaugural Essex Global Summit was a tremendous success for Essex Chambers of Commerce. We welcomed over 100 attendees to the wonderfully opulent surroundings of Hylands House in Chelmsford on Wednesday 22nd May to partake in a conference unlike anything bought to Essex before. Working in partnership with Chelmsford...

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ECC Proud to Announce Mid & North East Essex Mind as our Nominated Charity of the Year 2024

13th May 2024

Essex Chambers of Commerce are delighted to announce that we will be working with Mid & North East Essex Mind as our nominated charity for 2024. Every year Essex Chambers selects a charity to champion and support through our events programme and other fundraising efforts. The services offered by...

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The Festival of Business Returns for Third Triumphant Year

13th May 2024

The Essex Chambers of Commerce is excited to announce the return of the much-anticipated Festival of Business for 2024. This unmissable event for entrepreneurs, job seekers, and business enthusiasts will take place on Wednesday 13th November at Chelmsford City Racecourse. This is set to be our biggest Festival yet....

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