Family Business of the Year, proudly sponsored by Stagecoach South East, celebrates the strength and success of family-run businesses. The business must demonstrate outstanding performance, particularly over the last 12-24 months. Enter today:

If your business is based in Ashford, has been trading for over three years, employs five or more staff, and has the ambition to grow, the Scale Up Ashford programme could be exactly what you need to accelerate your next phase of development. More here:

Are you looking for a room to host your next meeting or workshop?. At Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, we offer fully equipped rooms in Ashford that are perfect for everything from small team sessions to large-scale events. Find out more: . #MeetingRooms

Would you like to raise your business profile?. Sponsoring a Kent Invicta Chamber event gives you direct access to Kent’s business community. From networking events to our prestigious Business Awards, there’s a sponsorship package for every occasion:

Excellence in Customer Service, sponsored by Azets, is an award that recognises businesses that consistently deliver outstanding customer experiences. Can you demonstrate commercial success while maintaining a strong customer-first culture?. Apply now:

News: Charity Partner - 21 Together. Do you know a new parent of a baby with Down’s syndrome?. 21 Together send out FREE Baby Boxes to families across the UK. Find out more - they'd love to support you from the very start: #DownSyndromeAwareness

Your team’s wellbeing is your business’s strength. Why not access the Westfield Health services through Chamber membership. Find out more about this benefit: See how membership can help you: #TeamWellbeing

More than 1,300 pupils and staff from 34 Kent schools came together at The Spitfire Ground, Canterbury, for a fun-filled day of cricket and environmental education. Read the full story here: #RecyclingMatters #KentSchools

Thinking Business August 2025 - putting the "Social" into "Value". Welcome to the latest edition of Thinking Business. See all the stories here:

Ashford Borough Council welcomes Jo Fox as its new Assistant Director of Housing. With over 20 years of experience, Jo brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Read the full story here: #Ashford #HousingLeadership

Entrepreneur of the Year, sponsored by Knights, honours visionary business leaders. If you’re a founder or major stakeholder driving innovation, growth, and success - this is your time to shine. Enter today:

We’re excited to share an opportunity from the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore for Kent businesses looking to expand into Southeast Asia. On the 9th September 2025, the Chamber will host its flagship Sustainability Dialogue. More here:

The release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations is a long-awaited signal of progress. Businesses across the UK are ready to see red tape reduced and cross-border trade simplified. Read the full article here: #TradePolicy #UKEUReset

Over half of UK retail investors (53%) are optimistic about their investments over the next 12 months – up from 42% in May. Even more striking, 40% plan to invest more, with younger investors leading the charge. Read the full article here:

Following the launch of the UK Trade Strategy at the BCC Global Annual Conference, they’ve put together a comprehensive explainer. ℹ️ It covers everything — from key approaches and government policy recommendations to their own BCC proposals 👉

Looking for a reliable and professional space to host your next meeting, workshop, or small event?. At Kent Invicta, our rooms are equipped for comfort, productivity, and convenience with flexible layouts to suit your needs. Explore the options here:

We’re pleased to announce that Burtons of Maidstone has joined us as a Patron of the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to working together to create even more opportunities for growth, collaboration, and success across the county:

Would you like to cut your business motoring costs?. We’ve secured rates of up to 67% lower than standard Fleetwide prices, helping you get real value from your Chamber membership. Let’s find the best fit for your business:

We have an amazing platform that could raise your profile within our thriving business community and beyond. Sponsoring a networking event offers a powerful platform for visibility, networking, thought leadership, and business growth: #BrandExposure

Last Friday, we welcomed partners from across Kent & Medway to the Kent Invicta Chamber to celebrate the launch of the Kent & Medway LSIP Progress Report 2025. This event celebrated a collaboration across business, education, and local leadership: