CELEBRATING OVER 100 YEARS OF SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES
CONNECT.
INFLUENCE.
GROW.
WELCOME TO THE SEVENOAKS DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
We have proudly served the businesses in our District since 1911 and today our membership spans a diverse and engaged business community. All our networking opportunities, online and off, let our members connect and engage to help grow their businesses through collaboration. With nearly 200 member organisations ranging in size from start-ups to corporates, our vibrant business network is definitely worth being a part of! We look forward to welcoming you as a member soon.
Our mission is to support businesses in our district and the surrounding area, to influence and inform, to facilitate new relationships and connections, and enable growth and prosperity.
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HOW TO JOIN
Read the benefits of membership and join now online, or call us on 01732 455 188 for more information
EVENTS
From Zoom networking meetings, to webinars and workshops we have it all covered
UPCOMING EVENTS
may, 2021
NEWS
Easter of Hope Appeal
Hospices of Hope has today launched an Easter of Hope Appeal to raise funds to establish a new home-care service, specifically for Children, in and around Bucharest, Romania. Why is the Charity doing this? Because there are currently no home-care services for...
Member offer from Country Hire & Go
We're growing our fleet of bikes so we can begin to hire out to groups and offer a step through bike for customers who prefer a traditional style. Our new White Shadow will be more accessible for customers who prefer not to have a cross bar but with all the power to...
Your Game Plan employability hubs are now live!
Chamber Members and all local businesses are now able to post jobs for free on the platform, it is a very simple and easy-to-follow process, all they need to do is start by clicking the banner at the top of the page. All businesses can: Promote all jobs for young...
Live Broadcasts from the Stag Theatre
‘Kent’s Coming Out Of Lockdown Preparation Party’ is a panto-style family show, designed to help prepare our community for the easing of restrictions, and remind people to test regularly, and stick to the all important rules of hands/face/space. A series of 9 shows...
How was IT for you during lockdown, one year on?
It’s a year ago today that you tuned in for that significant announcement “You must stay at home” which heralded the start of Lockdown. How has the last year treated you and your business? In May 2020, Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce invited Computer Troubleshooters to...
Multi-award winning CurlyEllie releases CurlyEllie Intense
CE INTENSE WINS AT THE MARIE CLAIRE 2021 HAIR AWARDS - BEST NATURAL FORMULA read more ....CuryEllie is very excited to announce the launch of a new line of curly hair care products for people who need a more intense Curly hair product. This follows on from the multi...
Latest Newsletter from Business Partners Hilden Park Accountants
Keep updated with all the latest in the accountancy world HERE IR35VAT DeferralSpring Budget HeadlinesAnd much more
SEVENOAKS MEDICAL CENTRE MARKS FIRST YEAR UNDER KIMS HOSPITAL OWNERSHIP
A private Sevenoaks-based medical centre, that opened its doors under new ownership at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, is celebrating its first anniversary, 12 months after being acquired by KIMS Hospital, the largest independent hospital in Kent. KIMS Hospital’s...
New online portal and professional HR offering enhances Rix & Kay’s employment law retainer service
Author is Amy White, Employment PartnerRegional law firm, Rix & Kay with offices in Sussex and Kent has announced a suite of new services to enhance the support it provides to its existing GatekeeperHR clients. GatekeeperHR is Rix & Kay’s fixed cost employment...
Swanley Town Crier – Advertising
Please see information regarding the Spring edition of the Town Crier, which is hand delivered to every household in Swanley and Swanley Village circa of around 7,500 homes. Please see below details and advertising prices: Advertising prices per edition Full Page...
A directory of local businesses in Westerham who are currently ‘Open for Business’
Westerham-Open-for-Business-Directory JUXTA 11 March 2021
Workplace Health Support for SMEs in Kent and Medway
Chatha Hygiene is an established family business in Rochester. The business may be small – 6 people altogether – but they have plenty of energy and initiative; they’re currently working towards their Platinum Award with the Kent and Medway Healthy Workplaces...
Mother knows best; make her day
As the 4th Sunday in Lent approaches, our thoughts turn to Mothering Sunday. More commonly known as Mother’s Day, this event is not to be confused with the American tradition of the same name which falls later in the calendar, although it is generally celebrated in...
Spring Budget Overview from Business Partners Hilden Park Accountants
The Chancellor has attempted to strike a balance between continuing to prop up the businesses worst affected by COVID-19, while setting out a roadmap to wean the UK economy off this emergency support. In his second Budget and 14th fiscal announcement since succeeding...
Watch Out, Watch Out, There’s a Hacker About
Business networking has moved online since Lockdown first began, and this, of course, lays the meeting open to attack from cyber criminals. Zoom-bombing, where uninvited visitors make an appearance and disrupt a meeting, is an ever-present threat which needs to be...
Farmers and Craft Market Tomorrow at Reuthe’s Lost Gardens
Dating back to 1902, Reuthe’s historic gardens - The Lost Gardens Of Sevenoaks - is the perfect setting for our Farmers’ and Craft Market, which will be offering fresh local produce and gifts on the first Friday of every month. From fresh fish and meats, speciality...
1911 – 2021 – 110 Years supporting local business
Article written By Ellie Harte-Fisk, My Sevenoaks Community Strengthening community bonds and developing the local economy is what has remained at the heart of The Sevenoaks and District Chamber since it first established in 1911. It was initially set up as a trader’s...
Businesses benefit from £33 million in grants
Nearly a year after the pandemic hit the UK, Sevenoaks District Council has distributed over £33 million in grants to in excess of 5,000 local businesses in the District. More recently, since the second lockdown in November, the Council has paid out over 3,000 grants...
Swanley Networking Meeting
Thank you so much to all who attended our Swanley networking meeting this week, the first Swanley specific event since lockdown. It was action-packed with lots to catch up on from various speakers. Thackray Williams who were delighted to be the sponsor of the...
Census Support from Citizens Advice
Peer Networks Programme
https://youtu.be/nzwir6VOsXc Find out more information and register HERE
Chinese New Year – Special Offer from SunDo this Saturday
Promotional freebies available from 5.30 - 10.00
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Cryojuvenate groundbreaking news, collaboration with the University of Kent
Cryojuvenate is excited to announce that they will be working directly with Dr Glen Davison from the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, the University of Kent in collaboration to carry out a controlled study to determine the effects of whole-body cryotherapy for...
Is it essential to be cyber certified?
Every time you read the news, it seems that cyber security gets a mention as yet another high-profile organization has its passwords compromised or its data held to ransom. As you peruse the local updates on NextDoor or Facebook, how many warnings do you see about...
What is your plan for Workplace and Employee Wellbeing?
The events of 2020 have shown the importance we need to place on our mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing. Employers have also recognised the focus that must be placed on employee wellbeing to improve both happiness and performance but what support is...
FIRST WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY – SPONSORED BY HR DEPT
Thank you to members and guests for attending our February 1st Wednesday networking meeting. Another great event with 69 people on the call. We hope you enjoyed the presentations from fellow Chamber members and found the breakout rooms useful for extending your...
It’s ‘Time to Talk’ – the power to make a difference
For many people, the third National Lockdown is proving to be the hardest yet. Heightened feelings of uncertainty associated with new strains of the virus, ongoing isolation and continued lack of social interaction and the general monotony of life have been further...
FREE HR HEALTH CHECK with Thackray Williams
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‘Wills Week’ for We Are Beams – 22nd – 26th February
Throughout the week of the 22nd - 26th February, Thackray Williams will be hosting a virtual ‘Wills Week’ in support of We Are Beams, who are the firms’ chosen Charity of the Year and also one of the Charities of the Year, for the Chamber. This offer is open to ALL...
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OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS
With thanks to our business partners for supporting the Sevenoaks & District Chamber of Commerce.
For more information on becoming a Business Partner contact: info@sevenoakschamber.com
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