London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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We were delighted to attend the Newham Business Awards on Thursday 5 December at the spectacular Old Town Hall in Stratford. Newham Chamber Of Commerce is an affiliate of LCCI, and we're proud to support them and their members in succeeding in business. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners who highlighted the brilliant business community in East London🎉👏

Skilled employees are at the heart of the capital’s economy. Attracting and retaining people with the right skills is critical for business growth and productivity. LCCI has a history of supporting skills development for London’s businesses through advocacy, business support schemes and our London, Fostering Skills, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee📈 The committee, chaired by Anthony Impey MBE, Chief Executive Officer, Be the Business, contributes to and informs LCCI’s policies, supports the Chamber in representing key challenges and opportunities, and shares best practices across these critical themes, striving to create an environment for innovative businesses to share their expertise for cross-sector learning. Visit our website for more information on the committee and our resources for education, skills and entrepreneurship: https://lnkd.in/edCUNMtf Committee: Charmain Browning - FCIPD, Neil Coates, Linsey Cole, Carlos Cubillo-Barsi (MBCS), Kurt Hintz, Steve Lee, Ify Nonyelu, Ian Rabbidge, Andy Stonehouse, Harprit Pitu Suri, Jonathan Woodhead Programme Partners: Capital City College Group, Middlesex University #skills #skillsdevelopment #employment #innovation #fosteringskills #development #lcci #londonbusinesses

Today, LCCI and Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce submitted an Open Letter on behalf of 139 businesses addressed to both the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade calling for the approval of the Development Consent Order to expand London Luton Airport. The letter, which can be read in full on our website, endorses London Luton Airport’s expansion proposals, which will deliver significant economic benefits to England and the South East and support the Government’s ambitions for national renewal in areas including job creation, sustainable aviation and addressing deprivation across the UK. The proposals would contribute around £1.3 billion in additional GDP across the three counties of Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire and £1.5 billion nationally. We urge the Chancellor and Business Secretary to consider the economic impact the DCO could have, as well as the strong support from the national and local business communities in their decision making. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e4HVZAFf

Go Connect at Christmas!🎄 Yesterday, we welcomed members to our festive-themed Go Connect, our last networking event of 2024! Members got into the Christmas spirit with nibbles, drinks and networking with contacts old and new. It was a great way to wrap up a successful year and start planning business opportunities for the new year🎉

At the end of November, we welcomed 40+ attendees to the Chamber for our Black Business Association event with The Black Society The evening focused on addressing the challenges faced by Black-led organisations in the funding landscape. Hosted by ITV Presenter, Antoine Allen, our expert panel comprised of Bayo Adelaja MBE, CEO of Do it Now Now, H.E Mavis Amankwah BEM UN Ambassador - Award Winning Serial Entrepreneur, Sam B LLB, iGNLP, Director of Operations at the Wickers Charity, and Joevas Asare, Managing Director at ARK Group International. The panel explored the difficulties and barriers in sourcing funding and shared their knowledge and experiences in securing sustainable funding. We wrapped up the evening with networking, nibbles and drinks, and left feeling a wider sense of togetherness within the London Black business community. Thank you to our panel, attendees, The Black Society CIO and Programme Partner, University of Westminster, for ensuring this event was such a success.

Helping to safeguard your company and employees against business crime is crucial. In October last year, a survey of 510 businesses by LCCI found that 20% of SMEs and 19% of larger companies are impacted by business crime🔐 To address the challenges that crime poses, LCCI has formed a Business Crime Committee, focusing on various types of business crime, including cyber security, fraud, policing issues and supply chain vulnerabilities. The primary objective of the Business Crime Committee is to help London’s business community become more resilient to crime, while ensuring that private and public sector stakeholders take action to tackle business crime across the capital. The committee is chaired by Claire Holford, Dispute Resolution and Defence and Security Partner at top-60 law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys and comprises members with experience and expertise in a variety of related disciplines. We also have a dedicated hub on our website with resources and articles to help you prevent, mitigate, respond to and report crime, as well as a dedicated events programme. Find out more about the Business Crime Committee and our dedicated hub here: https://lnkd.in/eg78RHFe Committee: Eileen Buck, Nick Doyle MSc MSyl CBCI, James Grew, Robin Hibbert, Richard Stephens, Alexa Loukas MCIM, Julie Nel MA, MSyI, Greg Robertson MBA MTM CPP FSyl, David Weatherhead, Trenham Ian Weatherhead, Brendan Weekes #businesscrime #crimeprevention #cybersecurity #businessprotection

End your 2024 on the right foot with an LCCI membership! Join today to: 🤝Grow your business connections at our 200+ yearly events 📈Raise your profile in the London business community ℹ️ Access tailored business advice to help your company soar 🖥️Use our free workspaces in London including our Members' Lounge ✈️Benefit from international business support through our dedicated team of experts And so much more! Become a member today: https://ow.ly/CIKq50Umw0O

Today our CEO Karim Fatehi MBE visited small businesses in Battersea with Marsha de Cordova MP, Beverley Corson, CEO of Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce and Jo Rigby, Wandsworth Councillor at Wandsworth Borough Council and High Streets Champion to celebrate Small Business Saturday, a campaign which celebrates small businesses across the UK and reinforces the importance of supporting small and local firms in the lead up to the festive season. They visited businesses including Ellie's Hair Salon, Reyes Coffee & Brunch, Jack and Beyond, and Raynsford's Greengrocer and heard about their experiences running small businesses from local business owners. Today's visit underscored the importance of championing the high street and engaging with local businesses, to ensure they are well-equipped to thrive. Speaking in Battersea, Karim said: “SMEs in London collectively employ over 2.4 million people, accounting for approximately 50% of the city's workforce and generating nearly half of the city's GDP, contributing significantly to its economic vitality. Supporting these businesses is essential—not just during the festive season but year-round. Small businesses are the lifeblood of London and Small Business Saturday is the perfect opportunity to celebrate them.” #SmallBizSatUK #ShopLocal #SmallBusinessSaturday

Have you read the latest London Business Matters yet? Our November-December issue looks at the benefits of being an entrepreneur in London, the latest work of art in Trafalgar Square, plans for the transformation of Oxford Street, and much more London news. Key Patron and Partner pieces include: 📈High aspirations at Luton Rising, p. 8 ✈️London City Airport's passenger cap raise on p. 14 🛄A look back at our Tackling Turbulence event in partnership with UPS, p. 27 🤝Autumn in the City at our networking reception, supported by HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges) and Lloyds Banking Group, p. 40 🗨️Our brand new Partners and Patron noticeboard, which highlights updates from HRUC (Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge Colleges), Middlesex University, London Stansted Airport, Capital City College and Luton Rising, p. 66 Read now for free: https://lnkd.in/dryC5Y_y