Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group

13/04/2026

Not long to go until entries for the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards 2026 close‼️

With headline sponsors Knights, any business in the region can enter, to get the opportunity to shine and gain the recognition they've been waiting for.

There are 12 Awards available -

🌟 Commitment to the Community - sponsored by Buckinghamshire New University
⭐ Commitment to Skills - sponsored by University of Reading
⭐ Employer of the Year - sponsored by R3vamp
⭐ Excellence in Customer Service
⭐ Excellence in Innovation - sponsored by Goringe Accountants
⭐ Excellence in Sustainability- sponsored by Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
⭐ International Trade Business of the Year - sponsored by Heathrow Airport
⭐ Micro Business of the Year - sponsored by SDO Associates
⭐ Most Promising New Business
⭐ Multi-National/Large Business of the Year - sponsored by MHA
⭐ Rising Star of the Year
⭐ SME Business of the Year - sponsored by James Cowper Kreston

Find out more and choose which award you'd like to enter here https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/business-awards/

Entries close on Wednesday 29th April so start your free entry today.

We are the largest and most influential business membership organisation in the Thames Valley and have been representing the voice of business for over 75 years

02/04/2026

The Excellence in Sustainability Award in our Business Awards celebrates that business which exemplifies excellence in sustainability. Tell us about your organisation is setting high standards for environmental responsibility and demonstrates green practices.

Sponsored by Morgan Sindall Infrastructure this category is one of 12 categories available - entry is free, so start your entry today

https://thamesvalleychamber.awardsplatform.com/

01/04/2026

The recent Thames Valley Leadership & Management Development Forum at the Orida Hotels Newbury, brought together employers and partners for a morning of insight, discussion, and shared learning. Watch our capture video from the day - https://youtu.be/LnZGzp3JD9c

01/04/2026

Could you be the 2026 winner of the Employer of the Year Award?

Sponsored by R3vamp, this Award recognises organisations that demonstrate a clear commitment to employee development, engagement, and wellbeing.

With headline sponsors Knights, our Business Awards are open to all businesses in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Swindon. Entry is free and entries close on April 29th.

Find out more and start your entry today 👇

https://thamesvalleychamber.awardsplatform.com/

31/03/2026

Could your business be the SME Business of the Year?

Sponsored by James Cowper Kreston, this category, which is one of 12 available, is open to organisations that have between 5 and 250 employees and who have been trading for over 3 years.

The award recognises the SME that has maintained consistent growth and strong financial performance, whilst demonstrating a clear understanding of the markets that it operates in.

Find out more and start your free entry today 👇

https://thamesvalleychamber.awardsplatform.com/

05/03/2026

The 2026 Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Awards are now live!

We have had a brilliant morning at Dorney Lake yesterday, welcoming over 100 guests for great networking and also to hear all about our Awards.

Delegates heard from headline sponsors Knights, as well as category sponsors R3vamp, James Cowper Kreston, Buckinghamshire New University, Goringe Accountants and Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, with a shout out to Heathrow Airport and Fidelity Energy Ltd.

Previous winners also shared their stories, so huge thank you to Emma Sweet, Erika Morris, Michael Attard and Peter Sandham.

The Awards are now open - find out more about them and start your entry today -

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/business-awards/

Missed us yesterday? Join us on Friday 13th March in Swindon -

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/new-events/business-awards-and-meet-the-chamber-session/

Limited sponsorship opportunities available - contact [email protected] for more information.

09/02/2026

Whatever your answers, we want to hear from you! 🫵

The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q1 is now live. Your responses help build a clearer picture of our local economy and are shared directly with key decision-makers who shape business policy and support.

Each quarter we produce a Thames Valley report, sponsored by James Cowper Kreston and we will be discussing the results from a regional and national briefing on April 17th -

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/new-events/quartey-economic-survey-report-briefing-q1-with-mp-yuan-yang/

It only takes a few minutes, so have your say in this quarter’s survey now:

https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/3037-MBF/quarterly-economic-survey-q1-2026

07/01/2026

We are delighted to announce that Scannappeal are the Chamber Charity of the Year for 2026!

After a wonderful year of supporting Daisy's Dream, the Chamber team are looking forward to supporting the team to raise some much needed funds.

Find out more 👇

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/chamber-announces-scannappeal-as-chamber-charity-of-the-year-2026/

22/10/2025

This morning we were hosted by the Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology (SWIOT) for our sold out Swindon Business Session - 'The AI Debate Powered For Growth'

With a fantastic panel, we looked at how AI is being applied across sectors, the challenges businesses face, and the skills needed to thrive in an AI-driven economy.

Thank you to Jeremy Blain, James Fox, Debbie Molyneux and George Cairns as well as Matt Butcher and all SWIOT team.

After a Chamber welcome by Tim Major, this dynamic session lent itself perfectly to some great conversations.

Want to be part of the largest and most influential business membership organisation in the Thames Valley? Find out more

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/membership/

03/10/2025

Today we welcome Yuan Yang, MP for Earley and Woodley, Treasury Select Committee, to our Political Working Lunch.

This sold out event, which is exclusively for Chamber members, enables businesses to gain an understanding of the structure and workings of Westminster and how the political landscape can help with issues that are affecting their business.

Thank you to Sue Staunton, Managing Partner at James Cowper Kreston for facilitating the Q&A session.

Our series of Political Working Lunch events form part of our political engagement work 👇

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/political-engagement/

02/10/2025

A huge thank you to all our speakers and guests for making last Friday’s Windsor Debates such an engaging and insightful event.

We're pleased to share a link to the professional event photos, with thanks once again to Philip J.A Benton Photography.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/tvccgallery/albums/72177720329381462/

Looking ahead, our next Debates will take place in March 2026 and will focus on the theme of ‘Infrastructure’.

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/windsor-debates/

02/10/2025

We've been treated to two days of cake in the Slough office this week, as we wave a fond farewell to two members of staff, who are leaving us.

Laurie Goodall, who has been at the Chamber for 3 years, leaves us for sunnier shores (Bournemouth) and Joe Richings, who has been with us on a year long placement in our Business Representation and Policy department, returns to University of Reading to complete his studies.

We will miss them both and wish them all the very best for the future!