News

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 -

October

15th

HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has automatically registered 95,000 businesses for its simplified import procedures allowing most traders up to six months to pay import duties and submit customs declarations, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October.

October

8th

Temporary tariff regime updated

The government has today (8 October) published an update to the UK’s temporary tariff regime if we leave the EU without a deal.

October

8th

Boost for Essex Food and Drink producers

Good Food Growth Stepping Stones to attracting new Customers

October

4th

BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019: Economic conditions weaken as manufacturing slump continues

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey – now in its thirtieth year as the largest UK private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that UK economic conditions weakened in the third quarter amid a significant deterioration

September

30th

2019 Chamber Business Awards regional win for Essex

Ultimotive, a world leading licensee within the car care sector from Colchester, has been crowned one of the winners in the East of England heats of the Chamber Business Awards 2019.

September

30th

Amazon Basildon Welcomes Essex Chambers of Commerce

The Amazon delivery station in Basildon welcomed the Essex Chamber of Commerce and local business leaders for a tour of its site.

September

24th

BCC study shows major gaps in official Brexit guidance for businesses in the event of ‘no deal’

The British Chambers of Commerce today publishes an evaluation of official UK Government guidance to businesses on critical operational issues in the event of an unwanted ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October