About Us

Guernsey Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1808, the Chamber of Commerce has over 200 years history of supporting industry to thrive.

In its current form our membership organisation is made up of a wonderful complex mix of businesses in every island sector, passionate volunteers who represent their area and a collective of individuals who provide expert insight and understanding to enable lobbying for the benefit of the community as a whole.

As Guernsey’s leading business networking association supporting local business, charities, not for profits and individuals, we have over 600 members representing the full spectrum of Guernsey’s vibrant and diverse community. We lobby and support organisations in every sector and continue to further grow our membership.

Our purpose is to enable a business community that is innovative, inclusive and competitive.

2001

The Irish business voice must be heard once the negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and the EU formally begin. This means leveraging our networks both in Europe and the UK to highlight the value of maintaining a close trading relationship.

We’ll also be working with our member Chambers to prepare them for the possibility that a free trade agreement with the EU, which frequently involves several years of negotiations between the EU and an individual country, will not be in place between the EU and the UK by the end of 2020.

2005

As of January 2020, Ireland is at 4.8% unemployment, meaning that the labour market is very tight and recruitment continues to be a challenge for many employers, particularly those outside Dublin.

In 2020, Chambers Ireland will be calling on the next Government to think creatively about how we can support greater labour force participation. Supports for flexible, inclusive workplaces that are family and age friendly will support not only labour activation but improve health, well-being and productivity.

2010

Chambers Ireland’s priority focus for 2020 is to advance the Urban Living agenda and to work with Government to reform any obstacles to the provision of homes in urban centres.

One such policy proposal includes the formation of an Urban Living Initiative for urban spaces across the country. Specifically, what is now the Living City Initiative (LCI) should be expanded and reformed to include long-term vacant commercial properties built post-1915 in the cities and towns specified in the National Planning Framework (NPF).

2015

Decarbonising transport will be essential to meeting our 2030 and 2050 climate targets. We need significant investment in Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure, public transport and we need more support for technologies such as biogas and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to reduce carbon emissions from heavy goods vehicles.

Policies that support more sustainable modes of mobility do more than help us meet our climate targets, they also significantly improve quality of life.

2020

The Government is taking measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease.

Please find below links to key resource webpages for Businesses and individuals from Government Departments and Public Bodies to refer with the necessary precautions for businesses and employees.

View our list of downloads below.

Our Charity of the Year – GSPCA

The Chamber of Commerce, as an organisation that represents businesses and promotes economic growth in a local community, also supports charitable causes within the community. Selecting a charity of the year allows us to focus our efforts and resources, helping raise their profile within the business community, building a stronger relationship with the charity and its supporters, and making a more significant impact in the community.  The charity is selected by our members and is a way for us to give back to the community and demonstrates our dedication to making a positive impact beyond business development. 

Chamber of Commerce is proud to introduce the GSPCA as our selected charity of the year for 2023.  The GSPCA have a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide a safe and loving environment for animals as well as education and outreach programs to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.  

We are committed to supporting organisations that make a positive impact on our community, and we are honoured to partner with the GSPCA. 

For lots of ideas how you or your business can support them take a look at their corporate support information on their website.  

1.5C – Business_Playbook

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Building a strategy for exponential climate action towards net-zero emissions.

Chapter Zero Board Toolkit 2020

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A climate change boardroom toolkit.

2022 SBI Survey Results March 2022

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Guernsey Business Sustainability Survey 2022.