News

April

20th

BCC: Half of businesses not seeing improvement in UK mobile network

Only half of businesses believe the UK’s phone network is more reliable than five years ago, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) released today

April

13th

Essex Chambers of Commerce - Exporting to the Arabian Gulf

Essex Chambers of Commerce recently held an ‘Exporting to the Arabian Gulf’ Round Table event at their Southend office. The event was open to all level of exporters and designed to assist them by focusing on trade opportunities within the Gulf.

April

5th

A12 Junction 19 to 28 – road marking safety improvements

This work involves the renewal of road markings and replacement of reflective road studs to maintain road user safety along the A12.

April

5th

UK infrastructure not meeting the needs of Essex businesses

Essex Chambers of Commerce: UK infrastructure not meeting the needs of Essex businesses

March

20th

BCC launches ‘No More Not Spots’ campaign

Today the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) launched its campaign for ‘No More Not Spots’. The aim of the campaign is to end not spots for voice coverage where UK phone users live, work, travel and play.

March

16th

It’s not too soon to plan for BREXIT

No one knows for certain the changes Brexit will create but the most common advice we keep hearing from the ‘experts’ is to be prepared for anything and everything.

March

13th

Essex Chambers of Commerce react to Chancellor’s Spring Statement

Commenting on the Spring Statement, delivered today (Tuesday) by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Denise Rossiter, Chief Executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce, said:

March

9th

Celebrating Apprenticeship Week with Stephen Metcalfe MP

This morning (9/3) Essex Chambers of Commerce and South Essex College hosted a Breakfast Round Table discussion with Apprenticeship Ambassador Stephen Metcalfe MP

March

8th

FREE Flights** for your next business trip from Southend Airport for Essex Chambers Members!

Essex Chambers Members* are being offered a chance to experience London Southend Airport for FREE** on their next business trip.

March

2nd

BCC comments on Theresa May Brexit speech: positive ambition – now for the detail

February

27th

Essex Chambers of Commerce partner with Practical HR to bring you YourHR.space

Essex Chambers of Commerce are therefore pleased to announce as part of our new Industry Standards Benefits to Members, our latest partnership with Practical HR - YourHR.space

February

26th

BCC comments on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on the Labour Party’s position on Brexit and future UK-EU customs arrangements

Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech on the Labour Party’s position on Brexit and future UK-EU customs arrangements, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

February

23rd

Radio Essex becomes Essex Chambers' latest Patron

The voice of Essex has joined forces with the voice of Essex businesses to become a new force speaking up for business across the county by becoming Essex Chambers' latest Patron.

February

20th

British Chambers of Commerce comments on David Davis' speech

Commenting on David Davis’ speech in Vienna, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:

February

7th

Essex Chambers of Commerce support BCC’s open letter to PM

Businesses need clarity on Brexit - Essex Chambers of Commerce support British Chambers of Commerce’s open letter to PM

February

6th

Have your say on A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange plans

Drivers, residents and businesses are being encouraged to give their views on multi-million pound plans to modernise a major junction in South Essex.

January

30th

Essex Businesses summit with Thames Estuary Minister

January

29th

Open letter to businesses on Implementation Period following Brexit

Secretary of State for Exiting the EU David Davis, Chancellor Philip Hammond, and Business Secretary Greg Clark have written to businesses setting out the UK’s ambitions for an implementation period following Brexit

January

19th

Essex Chambers of Commerce host Skills Summit with The Rt. Hon Rob Halfon MP and The Rt. Hon Priti Patel MP

November

30th

Essex Chambers of Commerce facilitate private round table with The Rt. Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP for Members

Today (Thursday 30 November 2017) as part of The Rt. Hon. Jeremy Corbyn MP’s visit to Southend, Essex Chambers of Commerce organised a private round table meeting with some of its Members in Southend.