The government has committed to tackling the scourge of late payments, which reportedly affect 1.5 million businesses, costs the UK economy almost £11 billion per year and contributes to the closure of 38 businesses every day. They are proposing a package of new measures that amounts to the most...
Read moreAt Essex Chambers, we believe in the power of community, and we were delighted to celebrate it at a recent networking evening in the heart of Southend. The event took place at Roots Hall, the home of Southend United, a club that has become a true institution in the...
Read moreEssex Chambers are incredibly proud to be supporting a Colchester based grassroots football team, the Stanway Pegasus Under 14s Girls Team. We were recently presented with an opportunity to sponsor the team’s away kit which we jumped at. Our team is dedicated to supporting the business community in Essex,...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce is extremely proud to announce all the stands for this year’s premier business event, the Festival of Business, have completely sold out and the full exhibitor list has been revealed. On Wednesday 5 November, the Summer Marque at Chelmsford City Racecourse will be bursting...
Read moreIt was a bright and early start as we welcomed attendees to enjoy a wonderful breakfast networking event at the newly refurbished Delta Hotel Colchester. Guests were treated to a delicious breakfast spread of fresh pastries, eggs benedict, and breakfast burritos all in the sophisticated surroundings of the Balkern...
Read moreWe were delighted to host a fantastic evening of networking surrounded by luxury, high-performance vehicles at our recent event with Group 1 Jaguar Land Rover Southend. As a Chamber of Commerce, one of our greatest privileges is to showcase our members, and this gathering was a perfect example of...
Read moreLocal rail operator c2c Railway has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding, securing full re-accreditation as part of the 2025/26 Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS), scoring 92% in the assessment audit. The Safeguarding on Rail Scheme (SRS) is a joint initiative awarded by the British Transport Police (BTP) and Department...
Read moreThe British high street is synonymous with iconic brands and cherished institutions. While many household names have sadly disappeared in recent years, Fenwick is a name and a legacy that has survived and thrived for over 140 years. Recently we were delighted to welcome attendees to Fenwick Colchester to...
Read moreThe Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team is pleased to announce the publication of its latest Progress Report, detailing important advancements in aligning local education provision with the skills needs of employers across the region. This updated report marks a significant milestone in Essex’s journey to address regional...
Read moreA long-standing highlight of the Essex Chamber events calendar, our Annual Golf Day returned in triumph for its sixth year. This time in an exciting new location, we were delighted to bring this popular event to the impressive course at Canons Brook Golf Club in Harlow. Players took to...
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