Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce International Trade

Welcome to the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce International Trade page. We will be using this page to highlight all that we do to support businesses in the region enter international markets.   Our expert team -   🌍 Support start-up businesses who have started Importing and Exporting their products internationally and who require trade facilitation. 🌍 Provide compliance support and consultancy for established international businesses. 🌍 Help with Customs Brokerage and trade documents. 🌍 Assist with Training and Development requirements. 🌍 Keep updated with changes to the global market.   We will keep you up-to-date with our services, projects, trade news and updates regarding our free trade deals. For enquiries, please email trade@tvchamber.co.uk #tvcc #thamesvalley #internationaltrade #global

Once again this year the Chamber opted for a digital Christmas card, with a donation in lieu of cards made to the Chamber Charity of the Year, the Royal Berks Charity. Staff voted for their favourite design from those submitted by Chamber staff family members and we hope you like this years cheerful winning design. Well done to Milena! From all at Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a prosperous and successful 2025. The Thames Valley business community’s eagerness to connect and discover new opportunities will stand us in good stead for 2025 and beyond. #tvcc #chamberofcommerce #thamesvalley

🗣️ William Bain: "This is a red-letter day for our traders.  There are few multi-national trade agreements like this one.  It connects us to a fast-growing region of the global economy and will create new opportunities for both inward and outbound investment.          “Trade rules will be more favourable for manufacturers looking to sell products to other member countries and data transfers for firms in the services sector will also be more straightforward. " The UK is now a member of the #CPTPP trade bloc. Congratulations to the Department for Business and Trade on getting this agreement over the line. Next on the list - a better trading relationship with the EU. Read more on what we, and our #Chambers in the region, think about the new deal. 👇 #wherebusinessbelongs https://lnkd.in/esvakKNe

Exports Slowing But Services In Better Shape Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “There has been a slowdown in both services and goods trade in the three months since July. This links in with other economic data showing a dampening of demand.     “Trade data from Germany this morning also shows a 2.8% fall in goods exports during October, so the UK is not alone in facing a slowdown.    “Although goods exports in October did not see the volatility of previous months, there was still a 2.6% drop in volumes. Goods exports to the EU fared better than exports to the rest of the world". Read more 👇  https://lnkd.in/erpW5t-F

On Friday evening, at the Chambers' Annual Dinner, I launched the 2025 Business Manifesto and shared Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce programme of work on behalf of Thames Valley businesses. The Manifesto sets out key priorities to ensure our region remains a competitive location for your business, and this will be bolstered by two new regional conferences in 2025 for businesses of all sizes and sectors from Banbury to Bracknell, Slough to Swindon. Read more 👇 and check out our membership options and international trade services support. https://lnkd.in/eFKCfZfS #tvcc #businessmanifesto #chamberofcommerce #thamesvalley

🌍 Empowering UK Trade on a Global Scale  🌍 Did you know? The Chamber Network facilitates a remarkable £16 billion worth of UK trade every year! 💼📈 Through unparalleled support and resources, our Network empowers businesses across the UK to reach new markets, create partnerships, and scale operations. Behind every trade success story are companies, small and large, who tap into the expertise, connections, and guidance that only the Chamber Network can provide. In a world where global trade is more critical than ever, these connections aren’t just transactions —they’re building blocks of growth, resilience, and innovation for the UK economy. Cheers to the businesses going beyond borders - and to the Network that supports them every step of the way. More here - https://ow.ly/hcsQ50UbNbK #Trade #Growth #ChamberNetwork #UKBusiness #GlobalExpansion #WhereBusinessBelongs

Thank you to the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce for the invitation to Business focus on UAE and Saudi Arabia event yesterday at Green Park Reading. A really useful insight into the current business situation in both countries, and the incentives now available to foreign companises to access this growing market. Especially pleased to have met Iseeb Rehman of #Sherwoods and #NEOJETS Well done Laurie Goodall and the #TVCC team.

It was very interesting to attend today the event organised by the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce on Business Opportunities in #UAE and #SaudiArabia Ayman Al Awadhi Lawrence Coward and Iseeb Rehman shared with us useful and practical insights on how expand our businesses in the GCC area. We at SophiA Training & Consulting are looking at expanding in these markets. I am even going to attend the Global AI Show on the 12 and 13 of December where I am going to speak and we are going to have a stand to present our training and consultancy offering in AI, Data strategy and Digital transformation. if you want to know more please reach out! ‐--‐---‐---------------------‐---------------------- I am the CEO of SophiA Training & Consulting and we offer training and consulting services to professionals and managers in AI, Data strategy, digital leadership, digital transformation and digital culture. Interested? Let’s talk! 💬 Book a 1:1 meeting at https://lnkd.in/euW-5YGj or write me at matilde.damelio@sophiatrainingconsulting.com

This morning the Chamber welcomed delegates to a sold out 'Business focus on UAE and Saudi Arabia' which was held in collaboration with The Corporate Group. Hosted by Malin Geanovu and Laurie Goodall, delegates heard from Ayman Al Awadhi, Co-Founder of The Corporate Group (TCG), Lawrence Coward of auxilium Services and Iseeb Rehman, Founder and CEO of Sherwoods International Property. The UAE and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia offer a strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment, making them ideal destinations for international expansion. Delegates received an overview of UAE and Saudia Arabia markets, learnt about the many opportunities available and got valuable insights into the latest government reforms. Find out how Chamber membership can help your business 👇 https://lnkd.in/gBEAH59 #tvcc #chamberofcommerce #international #trade #global

📎On the 13th of November, the conference 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 - 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚 took place in London, at Mansion House. The event was organized by the Embassy of Romania in the United Kingdom with the British-Romanian Chamber of Commerce as a Strategic Partner. 💬𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐈 – 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 – 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 explored Romania’s investment potential, highlighting key opportunities for both UK and Romanian companies. Panelists shared best practices to strengthen business and economic ties, discussed strategies to support Romania’s economy for the future, and focused on top industries ready for investment. 📝Key takeaways: • Investment opportunities in Romania • A competitive tax environment • Romania’s potential to become a regional logistics hub and a strategic sourcing market for British companies 🎙️We would like to thank the Panelists for sharing valuable insights: Moderator: Dan Schwartz - Partner - RSM Romania Panelists: - Stefan Radu Oprea – Minister of Economy, Entrepreneurship, and Tourism of Romania - Andrew Seidler – Tax Partner – RSM UK - Peter Latos – Partner, Strategy & Transactions Leader – EY Romania - Daniel Dumitrescu, PhD. – Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer – InnovX 🔹A heartfelt appreciation for our Partners: Strategic Communication Partner: BDR Associates Romania Supporting Partners: Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce , InnovX, SeeNext, SeeNews, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry 📌Our heartfelt thanks to all our attendees for their participation and support.