A total of 4,000 South West businesses have now signed up to the Hinkley Supply Chain portal where companies are matched to contracts at the Hinkley Point C (HPC) construction project, creating hundreds of new jobs and pumping millions of pounds into the regional economy. The significant milestone was announced by the Hinkley Point Supply Chain Team which runs the portal, designed to be the singl...

The County Gazette will be at the forefront of helping the Chamber communicate its vision to be a catalyst to develop and support a vibrant Somerset economy. Commercial director at the County Gazette, Karen Bosley, said: “The County Gazette, as well as the other titles in our Somerset portfolio, is already at the heart of championing business in our county, so joining forces with the Somerset C...

Commenting on the speech by David Davis on a transition period after we leave the European Union, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “An overwhelming majority of our businesses, large and small, want a standstill transition agreed by the UK and the EU without further delay.  “UK businesses and their European trading partners expect the negotiato...

Commenting on the speech by David Davis on a transition period after we leave the European Union, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:   “An overwhelming majority of our businesses, large and small, want a standstill transition agreed by the UK and the EU without further delay.    “UK businesses and their European trading partners expe...

2018 has had an amazing start with our Linkedin Workshop sponsored by Cosmic, the Meet the Expert with ITEC, our Behind the Scenes with Screwfix and our MD/CEO Forum sponsored by KPMG all sold out already.  Thank you to all our members for booking early; it's great to have such enthusiasm for our events and to see how much growth and how many great connections come from them.  A big thank you al...

Somerset Chamber of Commerce have an exciting opportunity to join their Marketing function as a Marketing and Engagement Administrator on a contract basis. Reporting into our Marketing and Communications Supervisor, you will be assisting with creating and publishing news content from our members to promote both their activities and raise the profile of our work across the region.  You will be up...

Devolution, road improvements and digital connectivity were among the key topics discussed at Somerset Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast briefing with Somerset County Council on Tuesday 16 January. Sixty business people gathered at Taunton Racecourse for the Chamber’s first event of the year, where Cllr. David Hall, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Resources and Economic Deve...

Commenting on the inflation statistics for December, released today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Inflation has eased for the first time since June 2017, with air fares placing the largest downward pressure on price growth in December. “It’s probable that inflation is on a downward trajectory, as the impact of the post-EU refe...

Commenting on the Home Affairs Committee’s report on immigration policy, published today, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The BCC has long campaigned for an immigration policy that supports business and the economy, so we welcome the Home Affairs Committee raising these issues. “With unemployment at an all-time low, j...

The Somerset Chamber were delighted to welcome their patrons to our annual Patrons Race Day at Taunton Racecourse.  Dale Edwards (CEO) was honoured to present the trophy for the Somerset Chamber of Commerce Maiden Hurdle to the owners of Applesolutely who made a strong challenge for the lead with 3 to jump and eased to a clear win. The Chamber would like to thank all our patrons for their contin...

Join a high-level audience of business decision-makers, policy makers and the Chamber network on 8th March at the QEII Centre in London, for the British Chambers of Commerce Annual Conference 2018. The Conference aims to emphasise the positive role that companies play in stabilising the UK economy in a time of uncertainty and change. The day will bring together senior decision-makers, business l...

If you love to organise your diary early (or have resolved to for 2018) you'll want to get some key dates in there for our events later in the year. Somerset Cider Stomp, Saturday 19th May - Calling any professionals in your 20s and 30s!  We are actively seeking participants for our next fundraiser challenge in aid of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. This will comprise of a 30km trek from We...

EU leaders have agreed to move Brexit talks on to the second phase.  The British Chambers of Commerce, Confederation of British Industry, EEF, Federation of Small Businesses and Institute of Directors comment on the statement from the EU Council. “We welcome the fact that the European Council has approved the progression of talks to the discussion of a transition period, and a future trade rel...

After visiting the HPC site with Laura Rigby our Office Administrator, our new Membership Manager Ritchie Cridge wrote a few words about the visit: Everyone across the South West is familiar with Hinkley Point C (HPC), but have you actually seen it? The scale of the project and equipment involved is immense – jaw dropping up close. When first approaching the site, it is likely you will see ...

Following the success of the 2016 Somerset 5 Peaks charity challenge, the Somerset Young Professionals (SYP) board is pleased to announce its latest fundraiser challenge.    The Somerset Cider Stomp is a 30km hike from Wellington to Ilminster on Saturday 19th May starting at Sheppy’s Cider Farm and ending at Perry’s, two of Somerset’s iconic brands. Travelling across varied terrain and ch...