Events


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.

Nov
23
Thu
PowerPoint Training Workshop
Nov 23 @ 14:00 – 17:00

Want to be outstanding among your colleagues? 

Want to impress your clients when pitch your ideas? 

Want to create stunning slides for your speeches? 

This November 23rd, Eddic x Microsoft PowerPoint brings you an excellent PPT training workshop. 

This event is complimentary for all BritCham & AustCham members. 

Due to limited space, sign up NOW to reserve your seat. 

Jan
17
Wed
Cyber Security Seminar @ JLL Office Chongqing
Jan 17 @ 15:00 – 17:00

Dear all,

The British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China is delighted to invite all for the Cyber Security Seminar in Chongqing, which will be given on Wednesday 17th of January. This seminar will be hosted by our expert partner de Bedin & Lee Solicitors. 

This seminar aims to inform & lecture about all (potential) dangers that might be encounter in today’s online world. Moreover, our expert speaker will also provide tips and tricks in order to prevent and secure yourself online.

 

Event Location Map

 

Jun
6
Wed
2018 Annual General Meeting @ Grand Hyatt Chengdu
Jun 6 @ 16:00 – 17:30

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.