Welcome to the Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce website, the hub of business activity in the district. This site is designed for:-
Chamber Members - to give you a guide to local member suppliers, keep you informed of local business developments, opportunities, events, support information and an opportunity to promote your business.
Community Members & Visitors - to give you a guide to the best of local business services, keep you informed of local community groups and events, find out “What’s On” and “Where to go” locally and also to interact with the local business community if you wish to.
Please note the site has only just been launched and we are working to collect more information. If you can contribute to this website please contact secretary@eppingchamber.co.uk
Chamber Chairman raising funds for Charity
Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce Chairman Iggy Quazi has teamed up again with friend Mike Pavelin to raise funds for UK charity Macmillan Cancer Support. This year they are taking part in a gruelling 48 hour off road challenge.
February Breakfast Meeting - PERFECT NETWORKING SKILLS OVER BREAKFAST
Successful networking carries high value in the heady world of business with plenty of promise and riches galore but only for those who know how. The next Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce breakfast debunks the myths that surround what works and what doesn’t.
Keynote speaker Malcolm Tullett will host a session on “Networking: Building Relationships” on Wednesday 17th February at Woolston Manor in Chigwell from 7.30am.
Chambers Breakfast Meeting "Free Publicity" a huge success
October's outstanding speaker was Alan Stevens, a PR expert, media coach and author. Alan spoke on "Free Publicity that's worth a Fortune", explaining how businesses of all sizes can bring in more customers by raising their profile across all types of media.
PR guru Alan Stevens wowed the audience with some very straight talking about how to get free PR by canny use of available media outlets. Alan demystified social networking sites and implored everyone to twitter, join facebook and get Linked in. Also to get more in touch with radio outlets and turn themselves into experts. Alan reported a significant increase in his own business simply by employing the same tactics.
Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce Christmas Dinner
The Epping Forest Chamber, together with Loch Fyne restaurant in Loughton, have come up with a delicious menu to help you celebrate Christmas on Wednesday 9th December.
A free reception drink, canapés, and glass of champagne on top of a mouth watering menu all for £26 for members and £27.50 non members.
Chamber Breakfast Meeting, Wed 11th November - "Swingeing increases in Epping Forest Business Rates are causing alarm across the district"
Many traders and small businesses are caught up in the problems surrounding the latest round of rateable value notices following correspondence from the Valuation Office about increased rates. Some rates are more than double so for some traders in particular it means life or death on their High Streets.
Various Town Centre Partnerships are organising urgent meetings to try to get a better understanding of the situation. Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce, together with the Federation of Small Business, and Epping Forest District Council want to unite these groups, their own members and any others who are affected.
This issue will be the sole subject for the November breakfast on Wednesday 11th November at Woolston Manor Golf & Country Club 7.30am prompt start.
- Breakfast Meetings
- March Breakfast - Political Debate17/03/2010 at 07:30
As we will soon be voting for a new government, Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce is once again leading the way with a political debate on the menu for this month‚s breakfast on Wednesday 17th March at Woolston Manor Golf & Country Club at 7.30am. While the big issues get front page headlines local sbusinesses can air their concerns about the financial crisis, boom and bust, and swingeing increases in business rates. Eleanor Laing MP will answer questions and debate burning issues both local and national. Representatives from all the local political parties have been invited.
The Q&A session is an opportunity for local business people to express themselves and a list will be prepared so email secretary@eppingchamber.co.ukEpping Forest Chamber of Commerce is an independent, non-profit organisation run by elected busi- ness people for the benefit of commerce in the local community. The Chamber brings together over 100 diverse companies in Epping Forest.
Members £12, guests £15 which includes admission and full English, Continental or Vegetarian breakfast.
Book now by telephone on 0843 289 8184; email tosecretary@eppingchamber.co.uk or book online at www.eppingchamber.co.uk. Bookings must be made by 5.00 pm on Monday 15th March at the very latest.
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- March Breakfast - Political Debate17/03/2010 at 07:30