Members Login

News

March
23rd
A message from Cllr David Finch, Leader, Essex County Council - A matter of life and death
Below is a message from the Leader of Essex County Council, David Finch. Please note he will be speaking on BBC Essex this evening at 4.30pm.
March
13th
Colchester Business Expo postponed
Essex Chambers of Commerce announce that, due to the developing situation with the spread of Coronavirus in the UK, the forthcoming Colchester Business Expo due to be held on Thursday 19th March has been postponed.
March
11th
Essex Chambers' statement on today's Budget
Commenting on today’s Budget, Denise Rossiter, Chief Executive of Essex Chambers of Commerce said
February
24th
CRIME AGAINST BUSINESS STRATEGY LAUNCH
On the 21 February we launched another example of our collaboration with the Essex Business Crime Strategy, the Crime Against Business Strategy setting out what businesses can expect from the police in tackling crimes against business.
February
17th
ESSEX FOOD AND DRINK PRODUCE SHOWCASE FOR TRADE
Good Food Growth in East Sussex supported by South East Local Enterprise Partnership
January
31st
BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
January
28th
Export Documentation Post 31st January 2020
The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has had talks with the Department for International Trade (DIT) regarding the UK exiting the EU on the 31st January 2020.
January
20th
Colchester Town Hall is new venue for Essex Chambers’ Breakfast Networking events
Essex Chambers of Commerce have chosen Colchester Town Hall as the venue for their Breakfast Networking events in 2020.
January
3rd
ESSEX CHAMBERS’ LAUNCH NEW “MEMBER TO MEMBER OFFERS” SCHEME
One of the reasons for being a member of the Chambers is to do business with other Chamber members whether by using our networking events or exhibiting at one of Business Expos. We have now introduced a new way to get business through our “Member to Member Offers” scheme.
January
2nd
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2019: UK economy stagnating as service sector slows
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey reveals that the UK ended 2019 in stagnation, amid long term uncertainty, rising business costs and a slowing global economy.
December
19th
Essex Chambers celebrate their most successful Annual County Lunch
Essex Chambers of Commerce have just celebrated their most successful Annual County Lunch ever. Over 160 business people and other guests attended this years’ event held at Stock Brook Country Club near Billericay.
December
19th
BCC comments on the Queen’s Speech
Commenting on the Queen’s Speech today, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
December
13th
Essex Chambers’ reaction to General Election result
Commenting on the results of the General Election Essex Chambers’ Chief Executive, Denise Rossiter, said
December
9th
Weak GDP Growth Forecast For 2020 As Business Investment Falls
UK economic growth in 2020 is forecast to slow to its weakest rate since the financial crisis as higher government spending struggles to offset falling business investment, weakening net trade and sluggish consumer spending.   
November
25th
Essex Chambers launch Colchester Business Expo 2020
Following on from the success of Discovering Business in Essex and the Basildon Business Expo, Essex Chambers of Commerce are launching a new event for 2020 – Colchester Business Expo.
November
24th
British Chambers of Commerce response to Conservative Party manifesto
In his initial response to the publication of the Conservative Party manifesto, BCC Director General, Dr Adam Marshall said:
November
21st
Initial BCC response to Labour Party manifesto
Responding to the Labour Party manifesto, Director-General Dr Adam Marshall said:
November
20th
Initial BCC response to Liberal Democrat manifesto
Responding to proposals on business rates, training and devolution in the Liberal Democrat manifesto, Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said:
October
28th
Basildon Business Expo once again a great success
More than fifty exhibitors and hundreds of visitors made the 2019 Basildon Business Expo a great success. Organised by Essex Chambers of Commerce in partnership with Basildon Borough Council, and held at Basildon’s Holiday Inn, the Expo brought together a wide range of exhibitors highlighting the diverse
October
17th
BCC comments on proposed Brexit agreement
Commenting on the announcement that the UK and EU negotiators have come to an agreement, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said -