Festival Programme
Essex Chambers of Commerce welcome you the Festival of Business!
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| 9.45am |
Gates open for visitors |
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Be one of the first 500 visitors to receive your FREE Goody Bag. |
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| 10.00am |
Festival of Business officially opens |
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Sports
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Join us in the Sports Bar for the launch of our speaker programme, hosted by Eric Dixon -presenter, voiceover artist, journalist and media consultant. |
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| 10.05am |
Welcome from Denise Rossiter, CEO Essex Chambers of Commerce |
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Hear from our first speaker of the day, CEO of the Essex Chambers of Commerce - Denise Rossiter. |
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Welcome from our Main Sponsors - Ambitious Essex |
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We welcome Councillor Louise McKinlay, the Deputy Leader of Essex County Council and Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity. |
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| 10.25am |
Festival Exhibition |
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Hit the stands and start connecting with our Exhibitors! The exhibition is located in the Summer Marquee and Outside space. |
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| 10.30am |
Workshop - TBC |
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| Fairwood Brasserie |
More Details Coming Soon! |
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| 10.30am |
Best in Business Award Judging |
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| Sports Bar |
Our 3 finalists for the first Best in Business Award will be presenting to our esteemed panel of judges. |
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| 11.15am |
Devolution in Essex: What It Means for Business - Panel Discussion |
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| Sports Bar |
This discussion explores how devolution can empower Essex businesses - unlocking local potential, driving infrastructure and skills, amplifying their voice in decision-making, and shaping a future economy that works for enterprise. |
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| 12.00pm |
Headline Speaker: George Clarke |
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Join us to hear from architect, designer, broadcaster, author, and passionate campaigner, George Clarke. One of Britain’s most recognisable TV presenters, fronting hit shows like Amazing Spaces while using his platform to champion better housing and revitalise communities. |
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| 12.45pm |
Best in Business Award Winner Announced! |
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Who will the winner be? Join us to find out who will be presented with the 2025 Best in Business Award and £2,500 prize money. |
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| 1.00pm |
What is the Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) |
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Hear from our Essex LSIP Executive Director, Joanne Giles, and discover the work that has been undertaken to improve the delivery of required skills to businesses. |
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| 1.30pm |
Workshop - TBC |
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| Fairwood Brasserie |
More Details Coming Soon! |
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| 2.20pm |
Visitors Prize Draw Winners Announced! |
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| Summer Marquee |
Will you be a winner? Join us in the Summer Marquee to hear the draw and, if you are a lucky winner, collect your prize! |
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| 3.00pm |
Festival of Business Closes |
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Whilst we endeavour to ensure the attendance of our advertised speakers, exhibitors, vendors and displays, we cannot be held responsible for any last minute changes.
All timings are approximate and subject to change. We advise arriving as early as possible to avoid queues and missing any speakers or displays.