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December
18th
ESSEX CRICKET LEGEND ATTENDS CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE CHRISTMAS NETWORKING
Attendees enjoyed a festive buffet and networking hosted at Sands by the Sea.
November
27th
Safety and Security for Business – Middle East Tensions
To offer reassurance and for ease of reference, the NBCC have compiled a range of open source advice and guidance on safety and security for businesses.
November
15th
Specialist team work with retailers to drive down knife crime
Specialist officers dedicated to working with businesses across Essex to drive down crime have engaged with retailers over the sale of knives.
November
13th
MEMBERS ENJOY A GREAT EVENING OF NETWORKING AT IPECO HOLDINGS LTD
Ipeco Holdings hosted a networking event for over 50 Essex Chambers of Commerce Member companies.
November
10th
Essex Chambers of Commerce welcomes announcement of £5.5m skills funding package for Essex
The Department for Education (DfE) announced today a £200m package of skills funding to support colleges, universities and independent training providers to offer more training opportunities in key industries, such as the growing green sector.
November
8th
King's Speech: A missed opportunity to help businesses in these challenging times
Responding to yesterday’s King’s Speech, Denise Rossiter, CEO of the Essex Chambers of Commerce, said: “An aspiration for economic growth was given prominence in yesterday’s King’s Speech but there was very little by way of new announcements to back this up or to convince businesses that
October
31st
UPDATE ON DEVOLUTION PROPOSALS FOR GREATER ESSEX
Devolution refers to the decentralisation of powers, decision making and funding away from central government to locally democratically elected and accountable bodies. There are high-profile examples in metropolitan areas of England such as Greater Manchester and the West Midlands – and of course in
October
27th
Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce, meets with Secretary of State for Skills Gillian Keegan at No. 10 Downing Street
Attending a private reception at No. 10 Downing Street they discussed the Local Skills Improvement Plan for Essex. Denise was joined by Denise Brown, CEO & Principal of South Essex College, and Anna Firth MP for Southend West.
October
20th
Essex Police Business Crime Survey
Essex Police would like to offer you the opportunity to complete a short survey on business crime.
September
18th
ESSEX CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE WELCOMES JOANNE GILES AS THEIR NEW ESSEX LSIP PROJECT DIRECTOR
We are pleased to announce that Joanne Giles has joined the team as LSIP Project Director. Joanne will be working alongside the Executive Director Andy Sparks to implement phase 2 of the LSIP project.
August
16th
ESSEX CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE APPROVAL FOR OUR LOCAL SKILLS IMPROVEMENT PLAN
After months of hard work, we are pleased to say our report has been officially approved by the Secretary of State for Education.
July
11th
Domestic Abuse Project Stage 2 Match Funding initiative available now!
Last year Essex Chambers of Commerce, Essex Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) and Practical HR Ltd embarked on a pilot project to engage with the business community to help raise awareness about domestic abuse. The reason for doing this? Because raising awareness is the first step to prevention,
April
11th
Nationwide test of Emergency Alert System - Sunday 23rd April
The new Emergency Alerts system will be tested nationally on April 23rd. The system will warn people when their lives are in danger. An Emergency Alert is a loud, siren-like sound with a message on your mobile phone screen.
March
21st
THAMES FREEPORT GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT BY GOVERNMENT
Essex Chambers of Commerce Comment on the Government's Decision to green light the Thames Freeport.
January
17th
easyJet relaunches route from London Southend to Amsterdam
Flights are on sale from today!
January
10th
Take part in the Lower Thames Crossing planning process
Register to become an Interested Party in the Lower Thames Crossing
December
7th
Essex Chambers of Commerce chosen as lead for delivering the Essex LSIP
Essex Chambers of Commerce chosen by the Department for Education as lead for delivering the Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan.
December
1st
Lower Thames Crossing plans accepted for examination
The Planning Inspectorate, confirmed it has accepted National Highway’s application for a Development Consent Order for detailed examination
November
17th
ESSEX CHAMBERS COMMENT ON THE CHANCELLOR’S AUTUMN STATEMENT
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce said:
November
11th
Smart meters are a smart decision for your business this winter
Firms of all sizes are currently confronted by a host of challenges, from soaring energy bills, labour shortages, spiralling inflation, and climbing interest rates.