The Chamber manages 50+ events each year, offering gainful opportunities to network with like-minded business people. Members are able to attend events at either complimentary or preferential rates. Our Focus Groups are targeting specific sectors and drive the majority of our events.
The event seeks to bring together the UK business community operating in Southwest China and connect them to various UK departments and associations currently based in the region. The outcomes of the event will be as follows:
该活动的目的是让参会者更深度了解在西南地区汇集，经营的各个英国机构，政府部门和中英方面协会。活动目的如下：
- To provide a briefing to the UK business community with regards to the UK/China business environment, where are the strengths, opportunities and threats. 向英国/中国商界介绍英国/中国的商业环境，优势，机遇和威胁。
- Introduce the various organisations and their leadership, including what area the organisation operate and the services they offer to the UK business community. 介绍各种组织及其领导，包括组织运营的领域及其向英国商业界提供的服务。
- To provide information on the various activities, developments and campaigns to take place during 2017/18, and where there are opportunities for cooperation. 提供有关在2017/18年间进行的各种活动，发展和运动以及合作机会信息。
Attend the additional lunch (150RMB), from 12:00 till 01:30 pm. Please contact info@britchamswchina.org, or call 028 6830 5159 to sign up.
Pick up time 09:00 at the InterContinental Hotel Chongqing.
Address: 101 Minzu Road, YuZhong District重庆市渝中区民族路101号
This series of workshops aims to bring together foreign businesses in the Southwest, the Chinese business community and policy makers to facilitate closer connections and more regular exchanges. The workshop will try to foster a better business environment in the Southwest China region, especially considering the newly set-up Free Trade Zones (FTZs). Each sides will decide on subjects together, focusing on system innovation, the legal environment and enterprise services to explore the potential of the pilot free trade zone.
The Introduction and Lunching Ceremony
This section aims to aid Foreign businesses in their understanding of the business environment and potential market access issues in China. This section will also seek to assist Chinese policy makers and regulators in identifying and prioritizing policy and regulatory issues that benefit/hinder foreign businesses looking to enter the Chongqing market.
9:00 Pick up
Pick up the guests at the Chongqing Intercontinental Hotel
10:00 – 10:30 Meet
10:30 – 12:00 Site Visit
Visit the China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone Chongqing Logistics Park.
12:15 – 13:30 Lunch & Free Talk
14:00 – 14:20 Meeting Open
The China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone Shapingba District Office & The British Chamber of Commerce in China declare the workshop open and introduce the workshop plan.
14:20 – 14:40 Introduction
Representatives form the The China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone Chongqing Municipal Office introduce the China (Chongqing) Pilot Free Trade Zone.
14:40 – 15:00 Introduction
The participating Chambers and relevant representatives from Government gives speeches regarding their foreign enterprises in Southwest China.
15:00 – 15:20 Tea Break
15:20 – 16:30 Interactive Session
16:30 Depart
This is now a quarterly event for the British Chamber of Commerce, aiming at matching the best resources between recruiters and employees of Education industry in the international community of Chengdu. Educational companies are able to share information about available job vacancies. Companies are then able to participate and exhibit in our ‘Careers in Education Job Fair’. Potential candidates will be able to join the drop in session and meet with potential employers in an informal and friendly environment.
Looking for a job?
Bring copies of your Curriculum Vitae and meet various educational organisations/companies that have teaching opportunities available.
Looking to hire?
Sign up for an exhibition table and use this opportunity to actively promote your school/organisation, and recruit the best local or/and foreign candidates! Please contact the BritCham via email: events@britchamswchina.org or call 028 6830 5159.
On March the 21st 2018, the British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China and De Bedin and Lee are hosting a seminar to explain the Southwest E-commerce market. Previously the event was held in Chongqing and based on the success of that, we have decided to hold the event at the British Centre in Chengdu.
Scan the below QR-code to register for the E-commerce Seminar
Join us to visit the Chongqing Free Trade Zone and have a roundtable discussion about the business opportunities the local and foreign companies have there.
This event is FREE of charge and everyone is welcome to participate on this seminar!
The British Chamber of Commerce in Southwest China will hold its 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 6th June 2018, 16:00 – 17:30 hrs at Grand Hyatt Chengdu. We encourage as many members as possible to attend this meeting!
What is an Annual General Meeting (AGM)?
The AGM is the Chamber’s most important business meeting of the year. It is where we review the activities for 2017/18 and look forward to the next year. The main goals of the event are:
– A year in review
– Chairman Report
– Treasurer Report
– Elect the Board of Directors
Election Notice!
We are officially accepting candidate nominations for the 2018/19 Executive Committee for the British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China (BCCSWC) until 30th of May 2018.
Available Positions
There are 10x Executive Committee positions available for nomination, which are;
- 4x Officers: Including one Chairman, two Vice Chairmen, and one Treasurer, who will be responsible for the day-to-day business of the Chamber and be entitled to vote on all issues before the Committee; and
- 6x At-large Committee Members: Who will assist the Officers in carrying out the day-to-day business of the Chamber and be entitled to vote on all issues before the Committee.
Applicant Requirements
Please note, only Voting Corporate Member Company Representatives* may run and are eligible to vote at the AGM.
Please also note that if your company is over 2 months in arrears of membership renewal payment you will not be eligible for nomination or to vote. Please contact info@britchamswchina.org to check your membership status or complete your renewal process.
*A voting corporate company is any company, or other organisation which is incorporated or registered in any part of the United Kingdom or which satisfy the Committee of a substantial connection with the United Kingdom. The representative is the person nominated in your application form to join the Chamber as the representative for your company.
Executive Committee Responsibilities
To help you better understand what is involved in becoming a committee member, please see the following links:
How to Apply / Nominate A Candidate?
To apply or nominate a candidate for one of the above positions, please contact with us.
You must be proposed and seconded by two separate member company representatives before giving your own consent for the position you’d like to run for. The proposing and seconding representatives must all fill in the same form which then needs to be returned to BritChamSW at the above email address before the deadline.
Please note that all applications (each candidate can only run for one position) must be sent to ben.metcalf@britchamswchina.org (CC returning officer qingyun.ma@wales-uk.com) by Wednesday 30th May 2018 or they will not be accepted.
Election Process
Wednesday 16th May 2018: Nominations Open
Wednesday 30th May 2018: Nominations Close
Friday 1st June 2018: Candidates Announced
Tuesday 5th June 2018: Proxy / Postal Vote Closed
Wednesday 6th June 2018: Annual General Meeting / Elections
Who can attend the AGM?
Any employee from any of our member companies can attend – and it is fine to have multiple attendees from one company. No distinction is made between “CBBC members” and “BritCham members”. Individual members may also attend but may not vote. Non-members may not attend!
Who can vote at the AGM?
Each member company has one vote. Each member company has one “nominated person” who is the main point of contact with the Chamber and normally this will be the person who attends the AGM to vote. However, we can easily transfer the vote to another company representative if that person agrees. If more than one person attends from the same company then only one may vote.
Register
To register please click here or scan the below QR code.
