Essex Chambers, as part of Chambers East, have issued a reaction to the Chancellor’s Budget Statement. Reaction to the Budget among businesses across the East of England will range from concern to alarm as they are required to shoulder the burden of tax-raising. This will in part be offset...
Read moreThis week we were delighted to welcome attendees to the Holiday Inn Southend for a fabulous evening of networking with our Patrons, London Southend Airport. The twilight event was a perfect opportunity for so many businesses to connect and engage with representatives from the airport to discuss the future...
Read moreThe Port of Tilbury (as part of the London Construction Hub), in conjunction with Essex Chambers of Commerce, welcomed several businesses involved within construction for a tour around their facilities. Attendees included Balfour Beatty & Indurent, who were impressed by the scale of the operations and the complete solutions...
Read moreDuring Safer Business Action Week, we were delighted to collaborate with the Business Crime Team at Essex Police on a Conflict Management Workshop. Expertly facilitated by Michael Lee, BCT Police Constable, and Christian Denning, BCT Sergeant, the session explored effective ways to resolve conflict in the workplace. We were...
Read moreLocal business leaders gathered at AJ Chambers Recruitment, Rochford for an engaging and productive roundtable discussion with Bayo Alaba, MP for Southend East and Rochford. The event, facilitated by Essex Chambers of Commerce, provided a unique opportunity for businesses to share their perspectives and explore collaborative solutions for Southend’s...
Read moreDenise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce, responds to the extension of the development consent decision for the Lower Thames Crossing. “We are extremely disappointed by the announcement on 7 October that a decision on the development consent order for the Lower Thames Crossing has been postponed until...
Read moreDenise 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...
Read moreLast 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...
Read moreAs 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...
Read moreThe Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce Essex County Council as the headline sponsor of this year’s Festival of Business. Taking place at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Wednesday 13 November, the event will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from across the county and beyond,...
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