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September
21st
Successful launch of Essex Chambers of Commerce Harlow Horizons
Last week, Essex Chambers of Commerce held their first Harlow Horizons Networking Event which was very popular with local businesses with over 50 people in attendance.
September
1st
Essex Chambers of Commerce officially opens new premises in Colchester
On Tuesday 22 August 2017, Essex Chambers of Commerce officially opened their new premises in Colchester, which is within the Parkside Office Village at the University of Essex’s Knowledge Gateway complex and were extremely grateful to Professor Anthony Forster, who is the Vice Chancellor of the University
August
29th
BCC: 4 in 5 businesses hit by rising employment costs
Around 4 in every 5 businesses have seen their costs increase this year through changes in employment legislation, according to a survey released today (Friday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
August
25th
Essex Chambers: 4 in 5 businesses hit by rising employment costs
Around 4 in every 5 businesses have seen their costs increase this year through changes in employment legislation, according to a survey released today (Friday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).
August
21st
Essex Chambers of Commerce launch ‘Customs Advice Service’
Essex Chambers of Commerce are delighted to announce that Five Lanes Consultancy Limited have agreed to work with the Chamber in providing our new ‘Chamber Customs Advice Service’.
August
16th
BCC comments on inflation statistics
Commenting on the inflation statistics for July 2017, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
August
16th
Essex Chambers welcome Wilkin and Sons as their latest patron
Essex Chambers of Commerce are delighted to announce that Wilkin and Sons, renowned manufacturers of the Tiptree range of jams and preserves have become the latest business to become a Patron of the Chambers.
August
10th
BCC: UK’s trade position remains underwhelming
Commenting on the trade statistics for June, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
August
4th
Sh Pratt group to set up Halo - A multi-temperature product handling facility at DP World London Gateway
SH Pratt Group is to take a lease on a bespoke temperature-controlled distribution facility at DP World London Gateway.
August
1st
New help for small businesses launched
A new online tax forum and dedicated webchat service for small businesses and the self-employed is being launched today by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
July
31st
A bright new horizon for Harlow
There can be no doubt that the renowned Essex hub town of Harlow is a hotspot of bright opportunity. Since its initial designation in 1947, Harlow has drawn international recognition as a forerunner and exemplar of the New Town concept which, in a relatively short space of time has inspired prosperity,
July
26th
BCC comments on GDP figures
Commenting on the first estimate of GDP for Q2 2017, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
July
24th
Opening of our new Harlow Office!
On Friday 7 July 2017, Essex Chambers of Commerce opened their new Harlow Office which is within Harlow College. The Rt. Hon Robert Halfon MP and Christian Brodie, Chairman of the South Essex Local Enterprise Partnership officially opened the office.
July
20th
Chambers’ Patrons c2c meet Essex MPs and businesses
South Essex rail operator c2c’s joint Managing Directors Julian Drury and Ernesto Sicilia met with some of the county’s MPs and members of Essex Chambers of Commerce at the House of Commons recently.
July
19th
NEW - Chambers Translation Service
Essex Chambers of Commerce have signed an agreement with PAB Languages Centre for them to be the new providers of the Chambers Translation Service.
July
18th
Self-employed support from HMRC in August
HMRC is offering digital support to members in August. We have a selection of webinars, e-learning and YouTube videos available to help them get their tax right first time.
July
17th
BCC responds to Low Pay Commission
In its response to the Low Pay Commission Consultation, the British Chambers of Commerce calls for a cautious approach to setting the National Living Wage (NLW) but one which will help low paid workers deal with the consequences of inflation without pricing people out of jobs.
July
11th
BCC: 'No deal' not an option for business communities
One month on from the General Election, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today (Monday) publishes a post-election survey of over 2,400 companies, which shows that while businesses have a range of views on their preferred objectives for the UK in Brexit negotiations, there is almost no support
July
11th
Has your company chosen LEV to help prevent lung disease?
In support of the ‘Help Great Britain work well’ strategy, HSE and the Chambers of Commerce are planning a campaign to create greater awareness of how local exhaust ventilation (LEV) can prevent ill health.
July
7th
Essex Chambers of Commerce moves to new offices at University of Essex campus in Colchester
Essex Chambers of Commerce has relocated its Colchester-based team to the Parkside Office Village at the University of Essex.