Bristol Chamber of Commerce & Initiative
The Chamber of Commerce
represents the interests of the Bristol business community. In
particular, it engages in the vital debates about both current
issues and the future development of the City.
As part of the wider GWE
Business West Chambers of Commerce network, the Bristol Chamber has
an opportunity to have a say in the wider strategic questions which
affect the whole sub-region, and given its prominence in the South
West, enables Bristol Business to have representation at both
Regional and National levels through the SW Chamber of
Commerce.
Founded in 1823 by a group of ship owners who had become
concerned at the Bristol Dock fees, following construction of the
Floating Harbour, The Bristol Chamber has experienced many changes,
and reacted accordingly on behalf of its members. Whilst many
indigenous Bristol businesses have disappeared over the years, the
City and the sub region have maintained remarkable resilience, with
new sectors developing in aerospace, technology, creative media,
and environmental science. With four Universities, an
International Airport and an expanding sea Port all within easy
reach of the national road and rail network, the West of England is
well placed to maintain its 2nd place as highest
provider of GDP in England, behind London.
In this video Nigel
Hutchings, Director of Chambers of Commerce at Business West
outlines the aims of the Bristol Chamber of Commerce and explains
how it helps local businesses.
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In this video Tessa Coombes,
Director of Policy at Business West gives examples of Business
West's representation activity in Bristol.
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