The City of London is the world’s largest financial service and is home to major banks and other financial and professional institutions as well as 24,000 SMEs. It is a key part of London’s Central Business District and the UK’s economy, generating nearly £70bn in economic output annually.
Businesses operating in the Square Mile must have access to targeted support to grow and prosper. LCCI has launched the City of London Chamber, a business group within LCCI, to convene, support, and champion businesses within the Square Mile.
The City of London Chamber is open to LCCI Members and the Community Network.
The City of London Chamber is committed to understanding the key issues impacting businesses in the Square Mile and campaigning for action.
The City of London Chamber champions all voices in the City and provides a forum for businesses to work towards a shared ambition to maintain the City’s standing as the best in the world in which to start and run a business. Becoming part of the City of London Chamber will also give you membership to London Chamber of Commerce and Industry. You will have full access to the profile raising and support services available to all LCCI Members.
To join you must be an LCCI Member or part of the free London Chamber Community Network and operate in the Square Mile.
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Our networking events open opportunities for new and existing businesses situated in the City to connect and collaborate. Building strong relationships with closely situated businesses helps SMEs to find new customers, partners and growth. Our events and information sharing sessions will enable these connections to happen.
The Chamber is committed to helping the City reach net zero by 2040 by supporting businesses with the transition. We support the world's leading Green Finance sector and help businesses access it whilst signposting the resources available to them.
Supporting the Fintech community in the Square Mile is a key policy focus for the Chamber. We meet with key representative organisations to support the development of a thriving sector and their relationships with other Fintech centres around the world from Ukraine to India.
It is key for businesses that their staff and assets are safe in the City. The Chamber actively engages with the City of London police and represents the issues facing our members. We work with members and experts to minimise the risk of posed by cybersecurity.
One of the City's biggest strengths is its transport system which allows for up to 200,000 people to commute daily in addition to vast volumes of goods. The Chamber seeks to ensure this system keeps pace with the demands of modern life and continues to brilliantly serve the people of London.
A consensus has long been reached about the failings of the business rates system and the effect it has on businesses in the Square Mile. The Chamber is actively exploring reforms and alternatives to this system to further harness the power of the City of London.
One of the great strengths of the City is its strong trading relationship with countries all around the world. We identify and support areas that can strengthen these relationships to further solidify London as a leading global business hub.
The City of London Chamber Committee, founded by Alderman Prem Goyal OBE, consists of LCCI Members from a variety of sectors and sizes based in the City. The purpose of the Committee is to champion the voices of business in the Square Mile, representing their interests in the forums of policy debate and helping to address local business issues.
The City of London Chamber were delighted to welcome Sir Paul Nurse, Chief Executive of the Francis Crick Institute and Nobel Laureate, to our latest event at the Guildhall. Sir Paul articulated London's vision as a leading biosciences hub, aiming for economic growth and environmental protection. Read his interview in the latest issue of London Business Matters.
Amidst the surroundings of Guildhall Art Gallery, the City of London Chamber celebrated its first anniversary. The prestigious event featured esteemed speakers, including the Economic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister, Bim Afolami MP, the Lord Mayor of London, Michael Mainelli, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation Chris Hayward.
The City of London Chamber gathered industry experts, government officials, and business leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the proactive measures taken by the City of London Police to prevent and combat cybercrime.
During the City of London Chamber Property and Construction event, held on 14 November, guest Speaker Shravan Joshi MBE highlighted the importance of creating a sustainable and thriving environment for businesses for the City in a post-pandemic world.
LCCI proudly presented a Ukraine-themed float at the Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday 11 November. The float symbolises London's unwavering support for Ukraine, sending a powerful message of solidarity to the international community.
The networking event hosted by the City of London Chamber saw passionate speeches on Net Zero being delivered to a captivated audience.
Watch the highlights from the City of London Chamber's Launch
LCCI events are great opportunties to build new business connections and gain valuable industry insights. With over 200 events a year, there is plenty to choose from.
London Business Matters is the Chamber's bi-monthly magazine. The publication includes expert advice, indepth international trade insight, business trends and industry updates. Read exclusive interviews with leading business figures, case-studies from members and discover the latest news from London's business community.
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