New Chamber of Commerce

A new London-based African and Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise that will work with Government and developmental agencies internationally will launch at the House of Commons next week.

The African and Caribbean Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, London, (ACCCE London) says it will support and empower black and minority–led businesses in the London and South East region and follows the Bristol/South West Chamber that was set up in 2009.

The Chambers will liaise on trading between the UK and African and Caribbean countries and aims to play a role in the international economy, with members benefitting from networking opportunities, business advice, and training and mentoring programmes.

ACCCE Executive Chairman, Fola Kudehinbu says;“Since we launched the first Chamber in Bristol in 2009, we have forged powerful partnerships nationally and internationally. Of particular importance is our relationship with African & Caribbean Embassies and High Commissions in the UK. Many Ambassadors and High Commissioners from African and Caribbean countries will be joining us in the House of Commons.

“We have recently completed a number of successful export visits to Nigeria, South Africa and Jamaica with UKTI and through ACCCE London we will continue to strengthen and improve our trading links with African and Caribbean countries.      

“We are constantly looking to form mutually beneficial partnerships with global businesses and enterprise support organisations and naturally, our members will be the first to benefit from these unique and timely business opportunities.                

“The ACCCE networking events and skills workshops are very popular and we have an exciting range of monthly business breakfasts, networking events and skills workshops for members in London and the South East”.

The Chamber includes The African & Caribbean Young Enterprise (ACYE) a platform for future business leaders under 30 years old, who are being encouraged and developed in business and enterprise creation.  ACYE reports that over 100 members have so far joined ACYE Bristol and that the model will be rolled out in London and South East.

The ACCCE says the launch will be attended by MPs, business leaders, Ambassadors and High Commissioners from more than 40 African and Caribbean countries.

Picture: ACCCE Founding Directors (l-r) Saeley Johnson, Fola Kudehinbu, (Chair), Angie McDonald, Marti Burgess, Solomon Fubara and Tennis Russell.
Photo  courtesy of Bristol Evening Post.