Focus on Croydon

Helen McIntosh, President and Richard Burge, CEO London Chamber of Commerce and Industry signing the Affiliation Document

Chamber announces launch of CROYDON DIVISION

South East London Chamber of Commerce has extended its influence with the launch of its newly formed Croydon division.

The move means that Croydon businesses will now be given stronger representation within the Chamber, which also works on behalf of members in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Bromley, Bexley and Lewisham.

News of the Croydon launch was officially announced at a special event on June 24 at Spurgeon’s College in South Norwood Hill, London. Helen McIntosh, president of the South East London Chamber of Commerce, said: “The launch of our Croydon division is a wonderful opportunity; it will mean that we’ll have an influx of new members from Croydon. This will extend our reach across the region and strengthen our networks, helping us to do even more to represent the interests of businesses in south east London. We’ve invited a Croydon member onto the Chamber’s board to ensure that their interests are looked after well. “We anticipate that this move – which has been endorsed by the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), to whom we are affiliated – will bolster our position and standing in our communities and allow us to campaign even harder for our members. “Ultimately, our aim is to help them through the COVID-19 pandemic so that they can kick-start a sustained economic recovery. Our assistance ranges from giving practical advice on fundamental business issues to providing opportunities for businesses to network and share best practice.” South East London Chamber is affiliated with LCCI, which is an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The BCC represents tens of thousands of businesses of all shapes and sizes which employ almost six million people across the UK.

❛❛News of the Croydon launch was officially announced at a special event on June 24 at Spurgeon’s College in South Norwood Hill, London. ❜❜

Board Director, Julie Agbowu, the Mayor of Croydon, Cllr Sherwan Chowdjury and Helen McIntosh, President cutting the Croydon Division cake.

❛❛The launch of our Croydon division is a wonderful opportunity; it will mean that we’ll have an influx of new members from Croydon. This will extend our reach across the region and strengthen our networks, helping us to do even more to represent the interests of businesses in south east London. ❜❜