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Hampshire Chamber attends BCC Annual Global Conference

Hampshire Chamber President Mandy Boughton and Chief Executive, Ross McNally attended the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference last week along with hundreds of businesses from across the Chamber network. The conference welcomed the keynote speakers Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, and Leader of the

Success of Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week 2025

Portsmouth & South Coast Business Week (PSCBW) – a week-long festival of free business activities - proved to be our best yet thanks to the support of our partners, sponsors and over 1,000 attendees who attended 22 events throughout the week. The week began with

Hampshire Chamber issues its first digital ATA Carnet

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has issued its first digital Carnet, for a time-critical business round-trip to Norway. Details of the reason for the visit, and the goods involved, are undisclosed but the Carnet holder is a Hampshire company that approached the Chamber for help. Seen

Basingstoke conference and expo champions ‘green potential’ for firms

More than 130 senior decision makers from companies and organisations across Hampshire gathered for a conference and exhibition on sustainability and clean growth. Unlocking Hampshire’s Green Potential 2024 (UHGP 2024) brought representatives from the business community, the third sector and local government to Basingstoke’s Apollo

Hampshire Chamber appoints leisure marine boss as President

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has appointed a leading figure in one of the region’s most high-profile business sectors as its new President. Mandy Boughton brings more than 30 years’ experience in leisure marine to the voluntary ambassadorial role at the ‘voice of business’ membership organisation.

Hampshire Chamber responds to ‘tough Budget for business’

Responding to the Autumn Budget, Ross McNally, Chief Executive and Executive Chair of Hampshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Because of the widely recognised shortfall in public finances, it was clear this Budget would mean higher costs for our members and other businesses and that is