Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group

15/10/2026

Thames Valley Defence Leaders Explore Regional Opportunities, Skills and Supply Chain Resilience

Industry, education providers, defence organisations and public sector representatives gathered in Reading on Friday for the latest Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce‘s (TVCC) Defence & Security Working Group, delivered in partnership with Green Park (Reading), to discuss how the UK's Defence Investment Plan can support regional growth, strengthen defence capability and develop the workforce needed for the future.

Chaired by Juliette Wilcox CMG, President of Ultra Cyber Ltd, the event brought together stakeholders from across the Thames Valley's defence and security community to examine emerging opportunities for industry and consider the practical actions needed to maximise the region's contribution to national defence priorities.

Read more about the latest Defence & Security Working Group meeting here
https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/thames-valley-defence-leaders-explore-regional-opportunities-skills-and-supply-chain-resilience/

And find out more about the working group and what we do here
https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/defence-and-security-in-the-thames-valley/

15/09/2026

Last Wednesday we held our first Business Networking and Meet the Chamber event of the month in Abingdon and it was great to back out and about and networking again! Fantastic to see over 80 businesses in the room.

It's another busy week this week - today we are in Newbury for a 'Work Ready: Turning Potential Into Progress' Forum, as part of our Skills work and Thursday sees us head to Swindon for a Business Networking and Meet the Chamber event. With 110 bookings, this is close to being sold out, so if you want to be there, make sure you book your place quick!

https://www.thamesvalleychamber.co.uk/event-directory/

Interested in being part of the regions largest and most influential business membership organisation? Join us 👇

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

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/