Liverpool Chamber of Commerce CIC

03/09/2026

Hello September 🤩

August flashed past in the blink of an eye, but what a month it was.

🏆 We were named finalists at the Merseyside Independent Business Awards 2026 in the Community Interest Company of the Year category, and at the 2026 Liverpool Innovation and Impact Awards presented by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce CIC, shortlisted in the People, Place, Planet category

📚 We hosted a Baltic Book Swap and celebrated one year since our Property Assistant Adam joined the Baltic Creative team

⚽️ We welcomed LFC Foundation and a cohort of young people they are working with to forge their future careers

🖼️ We announced not one but two upcoming exhibitions in The Shed this month - Who Do You See? by Ayuba Enesi and NeuroSafe Spaces, Colours for Connection

🥳 Celebrated 20 years of the incredible Agent

🐶 Marked International Dog Day by sharing the dogs of the Baltic

Lots is coming up in September, including our next Baltic Brew date and more. Stay tuned 👀

28/08/2026

Business conditions don't change overnight. That's why tracking them matters.

The Quarterly Economic Survey helps build a picture of how businesses across the Liverpool City Region are performing over time, highlighting trends in confidence, recruitment, investment and growth.

By taking part, you're helping create the evidence needed to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing our local economy.

⏱️ Takes less than 10 minutes.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4qj0iD0

27/08/2026

What does your business need from the future workforce?

From recruitment challenges to emerging technologies, the Professional & Business Services sector is evolving quickly. This is your opportunity to make sure employers are part of the conversation.

Join us on 3 September to share your views, hear from other businesses, and help influence future skills priorities across the Liverpool City Region.

📅Thursday 3 September | 2pm - 4pm
📍Old Hall, Cotton Exchange, Liverpool

🎟️ Free to attend:

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27/08/2026

The Liverpool Innovation & Impact Awards 2026 has officially sold out...

A huge thank you to everyone who has secured their place. The response to this year's awards has been incredible, and we're looking forward to welcoming businesses, organisations and leaders from across the Liverpool City Region to Hill Dickinson Stadium for an evening of celebration, connection and recognition🙌

From innovation and sustainability to leadership, growth and community impact, the awards shine a spotlight on the people and organisations helping to shape the future of our region, and we can't wait to celebrate their achievements together.

We look forward to seeing you there for what promises to be a memorable night.

For any awards-related enquiries, please contact [email protected].

26/08/2026

Skills gaps aren't just a recruitment issue. They're affecting productivity, retention and growth 📊

Through the Liverpool City Region Local Skills Improvement Plan, employers told us that workforce challenges are impacting their ability to adopt new technologies, develop future leaders and compete for new opportunities.

That's why we're launching Industry Skills Partnerships, bringing employers together to discuss shared challenges and help shape future skills priorities across their sector.

If you'd like to have a say in the future workforce of the Liverpool City Region, we'd love you to be part of the conversation.

Get involved today⬇️
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26/08/2026

The future of Liverpool City Region business is shaped by the people willing to step forward.

Liverpool Chamber is looking for up to three new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board and help guide the organisation through its next phase of growth and impact.

We're looking for strategic thinkers, experienced leaders and individuals who are passionate about supporting businesses across our city region.

Whether you're an experienced NED or considering your first Board position, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Applications close 4 September 2026
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4x1oPPm

21/08/2026

From digital care records to AI-supported diagnostics, workforce skills are evolving 🩺

Employers across Health, Life Science and Care told us that progression pathways, leadership capability, digital confidence and technical skills remain key priorities for the future workforce.

Have your say through the Health, Life Science & Care Industry Skills Partnership.

Get involved today ⬇️
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20/08/2026

We've got a backlog... and thankfully it's because our members always have plenty to share.

Due to some recent website disruption, we haven't been able to upload or approve content submitted through our Member Portal for a short period.

We're now back up and running and working through everything as quickly as possible.

On that note 👀

We'd love to hear what you've been up to - Oncde you have uploaded your content to our Member Portal, send your latest news, events & updates to [email protected] for consideration in an upcoming newsletter.

We can't wait to share more of the great things happening across our membership.

20/08/2026

Just signed up for the BCC AI Academy, or thinking about getting involved?

Join Nina and Ben from the British Chambers of Commerce for a live onboarding webinar designed to help you get the most from the platform from day one.

This practical session will walk you through the BCC AI Academy, highlight how other businesses are already benefiting from AI, and show you how to start building AI skills that can make a difference across your organisation.

During the session, you'll:

✅ Take a guided tour of the BCC AI Academy platform

✅ Learn how to access the training and resources available

✅ Hear success stories from businesses already using AI

✅ Discover practical ways to introduce AI into your daily workflow

✅ Understand how to build confidence and AI fluency over time

Whether you've already secured your licence or want to see what the platform has to offer, this webinar is the perfect place to begin.

📅 Monday 21 September 2026

⏰ 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Find out more about the BCC AI Academy: 🔗 https://www.liverpoolchamber.org.uk/bcc-ai-academy/

🎟 Register for the onboarding webinar: 🔗 cff7e375-e20f-49d5-a5f4-1fc1efcc8057@e15d7272-d6f9-4d21-935b-d0ab6559b57d" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/cff7e375-e20f-49d5-a5f4-1fc1efcc8057@e15d7272-d6f9-4d21-935b-d0ab6559b57d

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20/08/2026

Could your business unlock more growth by improving the way it operates?

As businesses grow, processes can become more complex, teams can face new challenges, and inefficiencies can start to impact performance. Taking a step back to review how your organisation operates can help uncover opportunities to work smarter, reduce waste and create a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.

Join the University of Liverpool Management School for this practical session exploring how operational efficiencies can drive business performance and support long-term success.

During the event, you'll:

✅ Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency

✅ Explore strategies for sustainable business growth

✅ Gain practical insights from experts

✅ Connect with fellow SME leaders and business professionals

Whether you're looking to streamline processes, improve productivity or prepare your business for future growth, this session will provide valuable insights you can put into practice.

📅 15 September 2026

🎟️ Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maximising-operational-efficiencies-unlocking-smart-business-growth-tickets-1990972786199