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British Chambers of Commerce South West
South West
Business West - Leigh Court. Abbots Leigh. Bristol. BS8 3RA
STACIE RILEY, President
The South West Regional Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan, pro-business membership organisation serving our South Hills communities for 90 years.
We endeavor to work with business to enhance the economic resources of our region, and to ensure that changes in our area are good for both business and residents. We encourage the growth of existing businesses and foster the establishment of new ones.
As a Chamber member you will join a roll of over 400 businesses, social services, and municipal agencies contributing to the economic health and well-being of our communities.
Membership also provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to become good corporate neighbors by supporting the communities in which they are located. The South West Regional Chamber of Commerce serves the South Hills as well as any and all businesses along the 79-corridor.
01275 373 373
Business Networking Groups:
Devon Women in Business (DWIB):
Bovey Tracy
Kirsty Dimond
A membership network for women working across Devon, offering support through women-only networking events, workshops, and the annual DWIB Awards. They celebrate achievements and provide a platform for business promotion.
07766250192
Business Networking Groups:
The Tribe
The Tribe SW Ltd. Office 1, The Byre. Berry Pomeroy. Totnes. TQ9 6LH
Stacey Sheppard
Recognizing the unique challenges women face in business, The Tribe offers bespoke support, including events and potential mentorship opportunities. They are currently seeking an Entrepreneur in Residence to provide business support to their community.
07773 342861
Business Networking Groups:
Women Mean Biz
Various locations across the Southwest
Philippa Constable
A supportive network offering regular meetings, workshops, and events across the South West, including Bristol, Bath, and Somerset. They provide opportunities for women to promote their businesses, connect with like-minded individuals, and gain inspiration.
07871 463701
Cambridge Judge Business School
Enterprise WOMEN Programme
Cambridge Judge Business School. University of Cambridge. Trumpington Street. Cambridge. CB2 1AG
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Description: A university-level entrepreneurship learning program designed for women in the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey.
Eligibility: Suitable for those exploring entrepreneurship or early-stage founders.
Details: The program offers workshops and mentoring to help participants develop their business ideas and skills.
Contact: For more information, visit the program's page
01223 339700
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB):
South West Women in Business Virtual Networking
Federation of Small Businesses: Sir Frank Whittle Way. Blackpool. FY4 2FE
Neil Eames: Regional Development Manager, South West & South Central
The FSB hosts virtual networking events for women across Somerset, North Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Bath, Bristol, and Gloucestershire. These sessions provide opportunities to connect with like-minded businesswomen in the region.
08082020888
Financial Institutions and Support:
SheMeansBusiness Program:
Waterside House. Penryn. Cornwall. TR10 8BE
Katherine George
Founded by Facebook in partnership with Enterprise Nation, this program offers free Instagram and Facebook training to female founders of start-up businesses. In the South West, Katherine George of Oh So Social is the accredited mentor providing this training
01326 450 333
Gemma Fitness & Flow
Hemel Hempstead
85 Dunlin Road. Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP26 LX
Gemma Junyent-King
I teach and coach online and I collaborate with other Wellbeing Experts through in person Workshops
07939104042
King's College London
Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) Business Retreat 2025
King's College London. Strand. London. WC2R 2LS
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Description: A three-day retreat aimed at supporting women-led ventures through inspiring sessions, practical workshops, and community building.
Dates: February 28 to March 2, 2025.
Eligibility: Open to all King's students, staff, alumni, and individuals from other universities and local business networks who identify as women or non-binary.
Details: Sessions cover topics such as storytelling, tech-based solutions, engagement, and scaling impact-focused businesses.
Contact: For more information, visit the event page
020 7836 5454
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London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Central London
33 Queen Street. London EC4R 1AP
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London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is the capital’s largest independent networking and business support organisation. Representing the interests of London businesses, we create thousands of connections every year and offer our members a wide range of practical and professional services.
In addition to hosting over 200 B2B events each year, LCCI provides member-to-member marketing opportunities, unlimited access to legal and HR advice, access to our exclusive central London meeting space and the opportunity to be part of an extensive international trade mission programme.
LCCI also represents the interests of its members to key business stakeholders and influencers in London and further afield across all business sectors.
020 7248 4444
Research and Policy Support:
South West International Development Network (SWIDN):
Future Leap 1-3 Gloucester Road Bishopston BRISTOL BS7 8AA
Frances Hill: Co-Chair of Trustees
While not exclusively focused on women, SWIDN supports individuals and organizations in the South West to achieve sustainable development goals, including gender equality. They host events such as International Women’s Day celebrations, providing platforms for discussion and networking.
07805363772
Self-Help and Mentoring Groups:
Enterprising Women Program
The Innovation Centre, University of Exeter, Rennes Drive, Exeter. EX4 4RN
Chris Evans: Director of Innovation, Impact & Business, University of Exeter
Funded by NatWest and delivered by SETsquared Bristol, this program provides expert business support, workshops, mentoring, and coaching. It aims to support female entrepreneurs in the South West tech sector.
01392 241455
SmallBusiness.co.uk
London EC3V 3QQ
77 Cornhill, London EC3V 3QQ
Alex Brierley
SmallBusiness.co.uk provides advice and useful guides to UK sole traders and small businesses. Our goal is to help owner managers and entrepreneurs to start, run, grow and succeed in business, helping turn your business idea into a profitable venture.
The website provides useful resources, products and services for small business owners and start-ups. We offer free online advice in the form of news articles, guides, tips and features that can point you in the right direction to start and run your own small business.
SmallBusiness.co.uk is a part of the Stubben Edge Group.
Additionally, we are leading specialists in growth businesses through our title GrowthBusiness.co.uk
The Group has subsidiaries undertakings, some of which are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Guernsey Financial Service Commission. Stubben Edge Group Limited has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Guernsey and the Republic of South Africa.
0207 846 1378
South Central Federation of Small Businesses
Thames Valley; Hampshire & Isle of Wight; West Surrey
Sir Frank Whittle Way, Blackpool, FY4 2FE
Neil Eames. Regional Development Manager, South West & South Central
One of the unique benefits of joining FSB is the local support we provide to our members through our team of dedicated staff and volunteers located in every region across the UK.
Living and working locally ensures they are not only part of the local business community but also understand the unique issues facing small businesses in each part of the country. We meet business owners, council leaders, MPs and many other stakeholders on a daily basis to ensure the voice of small businesses is represented in your town or city. Equally important, our local teams also organise events, seminars and exhibitions to allow business owners to develop strong local networks within their communities.
If you’d like to contact any of our local team about local issues, events, media enquiries or opportunities our Operational Support Co-Ordinators are your first point of call. If you have a question about FSB membership or your member benefits our Customer Services team are ready and waiting to take your call.
0808 20 20 888.
South East Federation of Small Businesses
Kent & Medway; Sussex; East Surrey
Sir Frank Whittle Way, Blackpool, FY4 2FE
Simona Daniel. Regional Development Manager, East of England and South East
Voice of local businesses:
Every day we’re talking to local councils, authorities, and the media to make sure small businesses like you are represented and heard at a local level.
Find funding and support:
Your local team is here to help your business thrive. Whether it’s applying for grant opportunities or guidance in dealing with a local issue, we’re by your side.
Grow your business network:
With regular networking events happening near you, connect with like-minded small business owners to share knowledge, get advice, and find new contacts.
0808 20 20 888
South East London Chamber of Commerce
ROYAL GREENWICH: LEWISHAM: BROMLEY: BEXLEY: CROYDON
Unit TW/145, Trinity Wharf, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, London SE18 5NR
CHRISTOFI CHRISTOU: PRESIDENT
We are a prominent voice for business in South East London, bringing people and employers together, by a variety of events within the 5 boroughs which we serve. We provide unique access to policy and decision makers, while connecting organisations to key regeneration projects that are happening across the region.
The Chamber works in partnership with the five London boroughs of Royal Greenwich, Lewisham, Bromley, Bexley and Croydon – ensuring that your organisation is operating in a truly business-friendly environment.
We focus on strategic issues such as transport, the environment, skills, employment, planning, enterprise and the economy. This provides our members with a platform to influence change within both individual sectors and locations of operation.
020 8317 3365
South West Business Council (SWBC)
Ongoing Support and Membership:
Unit D3, Apollo Court Neptune Park, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 0SJ
TIM JONES: CHAIRMAN
SWBC offers membership opportunities that provide access to a range of services, including:
•Convene: Regular events for knowledge sharing, networking, and forming new partnerships.
•Inform: Strategic insights, advice, and expertise to help members thrive, with regular commentary on key topics impacting the region.
•Connect: Utilizing an extensive network to forge high-level connections and new opportunities for partnership, trade, and investment, both nationally and internationally.
For the most current information on upcoming events and support programs in 2025, I recommend visiting the SWBC's official website or contacting them directly:
01752 395665
South West Federation of Small Businesses
Cornwall; Devon; Gloucestershire & Bristol; Somerset, Wiltshire & Dorset
Sir Frank Whittle Way, Blackpool, FY4 2FE
Neil Eames. Regional Development Manager, South West & South Central
One of the unique benefits of joining FSB is the local support we provide to our members through our team of dedicated staff and volunteers located in every region across the UK.
Living and working locally ensures they are not only part of the local business community but also understand the unique issues facing small businesses in each part of the country. We meet business owners, council leaders, MPs and many other stakeholders on a daily basis to ensure the voice of small businesses is represented in your town or city. Equally important, our local teams also organise events, seminars and exhibitions to allow business owners to develop strong local networks within their communities.
If you’d like to contact any of our local team about local issues, events, media enquiries or opportunities our Operational Support Co-Ordinators are your first point of call. If you have a question about FSB membership or your member benefits our Customer Services team are ready and waiting to take your call.
0808 20 20 888
Surrey Chambers of Commerce
Surry
Unit 14a Monument Way. East Woking. Surrey GU21 5LY
President: Dan Morgan
Surrey Chambers of Commerce is the county’s largest independent not-for-profit business support and networking organisation. We utilise the expertise and experience of thousands of businesses (55,000 business people).
Sitting at the heart of the business community, Surrey Chambers of Commerce acts as a catalyst by connecting you to opportunities, skills, knowledge and valuable contacts. We help you to grow and develop by promoting you, keeping you informed and representing you locally, regionally and nationally. By joining the Chamber your business has the best chance to thrive and prosper. All of our services and products are directed by the business community for the business community.
01483 735540
Bristol CoC
Devon Women in Business
The Tribe
Women Mean Biz
Enterprise Women Programme
South West Women in Busines VN
SheMeansBusiness Programme
Gemma Fitness And Flow
Women Entrepreneurs Network
London Chamber of Commerce & Industry
South West Business Council
SWIDN
Enterprising Women Programme
SmallBuiness.co.uk
South Central FSB
South East FSB
South East London CoC
South West FSB
Surrey CoC
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