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...
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,...
Read moreThe Government have announced an overhaul to apprenticeships to support opportunity. The first report from Skills England, the government’s new body for the skills system, has also been published which you can view here. Joanne Giles, Director of the Essex LSIP said: “Skills shortages are a major concern for Essex businesses,...
Read moreThe government has invited local areas to put forward expressions of interest in negotiating devolution deals and Essex is expected to submit a proposal by 30 September, covering the whole of Essex, that is Essex County (with its twelve districts) and the unitary authorities of Southend and Thurrock. Essex...
Read moreThis 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...
Read moreEssex, 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...
Read moreLocal 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreEssex 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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