East Midlands Chamber shortlisted for UK Chamber of the Year

The British Chambers of Commerce has announced East Midlands Chamber as a finalist for UK Chamber of the Year 2025.

The distinguished ‘Chamber of the Year’ title is awarded to one of the 51 accredited chambers of commerce that make up the British Chambers of Commerce network.

The result will be announced at the British Chambers of Commerce Awards taking place in October, in recognition of a chamber of commerce that delivers growth and prosperity to the UK and local community.

Among recent accomplishments of East Midlands Chamber are the delivery of a £4.6m UKSPF-funded Accelerator project.

Summary of Accelerator project achievements since 2023 include:

• Support for 13, 617 firms
• £9.7m secured business support, grants and loans
• 1,101 jobs and secured 
• Decarbonisation plans created for 1, 093 firms
• 2,607 firms assisted in increasing productivity
• 196 new exporters created
• 143 new businesses set up
• 400 SMEs adopted new and emerging technologies

East Midlands Chamber Chief Executive Scott Knowles said: “UK Chamber of the Year is the highest level of recognition a chamber of commerce in England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland can get, so to be announced as a finalist is tremendous. The 51 chambers of commerce that make up the British Chambers of Commerce network collectively drive economic growth, representing the interests and amplifying the voices of businesses the length and breadth of the UK.

“Being shortlisted for this prestigious title is testament to the sheer dedication and hard work of the East Midlands Chamber team, underlining their commitment to championing the business community every day and leading growth across Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.”