ECC Reveals Fundraising Total for Mid & North East Essex Mind

19th June 2025

Over the past 12 months, the Essex Chambers of Commerce has been proud to fundraise for our nominated charity of the year Mid & North East Essex Mind. As our time with this wonderful charity comes to an end we are thrilled to announce we have raised a staggering...

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Essex Chambers of Commerce Spending Review Statement

12th June 2025

Iain McNab, Head of Policy at the Essex Chambers of Commerce responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review. “The Chancellor has set out her spending plans through to 2029 to parliament. As is increasingly the custom, many of the headline announcements had been made in advance so there was little...

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Industry Leaders Unite to Discuss Skills in Ag Tech Sector

11th June 2025

Our LSIP Executive Director attended the Basildon Business Supply Chain Readiness event with our members CNH Industrial and Leonardo UK Ltd. Joanne Giles, the Executive Director of the Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan, was delighted to attend the latest Basildon Business Leaders Breakfast Briefing at the New Holland Showroom...

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Networking with the Lower Thames Crossing: Unlocking Opportunities for Essex Businesses

06th June 2025

The Essex Chambers of Commerce has long supported the Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) project, firmly believing that this transformative infrastructure will strengthen both regional and national logistics. Over the years, we’ve been proud to host events that connect our business community with the project’s leadership. Our latest event, held...

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Skills and Sophistication at Wivenhoe House Hotel

23rd May 2025

The Essex Chambers team were delighted to host an amazing evening of networking and skills discussions at the elegant Wivenhoe House Hotel. There was a fantastic atmosphere as guests enjoyed connecting with fellow attendees in the wonderful historical surroundings of the hotel. With the sunshining bright, a few were...

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ECC Team Brave Skydive to Raise Funds for Mid & North East Essex Mind

16th May 2025

A huge congratulations to our CEO, Denise Rossiter, Operations Director, Lisa Collins, and Events Co-Ordinator, Julie Arthur for their bravery in completing a terrifying skydive to raise funds and awareness of our nominated charity of the year, Mid & North East Essex Mind. The jump aptly took place during...

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Networking with a Giant of Global Logistics

02nd May 2025

As the only accredited Chambers of Commerce in Essex, we are incredibly proud of the business community we have built. Our role goes beyond support – we create exclusive opportunities to spotlight outstanding organisations through our engaging events. A prime example of this was the recent networking tour we...

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Sales, Stress, and Support: Launching a Safe Space for Professionals

28th April 2025

April is Stress Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to launch our new series of networking events aimed at highlighting the pressures faced by sales professionals. Our first event was held at our Colchester base in the Innovation Centre, Knowledge Gateway. We were delighted to welcome so many...

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​Essex Chambers Launches CBAM Consultancy Service and Free Health Check Tool to Support Exporters

22nd April 2025

As the global push for carbon neutrality intensifies, the European Union introduced the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to ensure imported goods are subject to the same carbon pricing as those produced within the EU. In response, Essex Chambers of Commerce has launched a dedicated CBAM Consultancy Service and...

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Is Your Business Prepared for Martyn’s Law?

07th April 2025

As Martyn’s Law has now officially become law, local businesses in the entertainment, hospitality, and childcare sectors are required to prepare for significant changes to their security protocols. The legislation, which received Royal Assent, aims to safeguard public venues from the growing threat of terrorism and will start having...

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