Hampshire Chamber celebrates 175 years of business support

Summarised from Basingstoke Gazette's report · Updated 25 Oct, 06:44 · Archive

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has celebrated its 175th anniversary at a dinner in Winchester.

Hampshire Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 175th anniversary at a special dinner held in Winchester's Great Hall, where more than 60 guests from commerce, government, education and the voluntary sector gathered to honour the organisation's legacy.

Founded in Southampton in 1851, Hampshire Chamber was one of the first chambers established in the UK, predating the City of London's chamber by more than 30 years. Chief executive and executive chairman Ross McNally used his speech to reflect on the chamber's evolution, highlighting how it has supported businesses through major transformations, from sail and steam to rail, flight, digital and now artificial intelligence. He described the chamber as a constant force that has 'convened us when we needed to talk, encouraged us when we needed to act, and reminded us that business works best when it works together'. Other speakers at the event included Mandy Boughton, president of Hampshire Chamber, and Rear Admiral Andrew Rose.

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• Hampshire Chamber celebrates 175 years of supporting businessesAttendees from commerce, government, education and the voluntary sector reflected on nearly 175 years of business support.Basingstoke Gazette · 25 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Hampshire Chamber of Commerce · Winchester · Southampton · Ross McNally · Mandy Boughton · Rear Admiral Andrew Rose · City of London

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