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The Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey
Many businesses, in particular small busineses, feel our voices aren’t heard and that those in power don’t hear our opinions. As Chamber members this doesn’t have to be the case.
As members, every quarter you receive an email in your inbox which, with a busy schedule, you may not pay much attention to. Yet this unassuming email is in fact a route to feedback and comment directly to local, central government and to the wider UK press and business community, The Quarterly Economic survey.
What is the Quarterly Economic survey?
The British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK’s largest and longest-running independent survey of business sentiment. Founded in 1989 and comprising of around 5,000 respondents each quarter, it provides unparalleled insight into how UK businesses are performing from quarter to quarter.
It provides a wealth of data on UK business conditions and is split into three publications:
• The Quarterly Economic Survey, providing an essential overview of UK business conditions.
• The Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, looking at the proportion of firms attempting to recruit and whether they are facing difficulties doing so.
• The Trade Confidence Outlook, looking at whether UK exporters are reporting a change in exports and sales each quarter.
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce has run the QES in Kent & Medway for over 20 years and covers the standard questions that allow comparisons over the years, as well as topical questions around the business climate of the time.
The anonymised data is sent to The British Chambers of Commerce who collate it into a UK-wide report on business confidence for the quarter and, in parallel, the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce completes a Kent and Medway-wide report from this data to disseminate to our members and key stakeholders.
The QES asks businesses if they have experienced a change in a range of indicators each quarter, including sales, exports, cash flow, investment, and recruitment, as well as topical issues. The nature of the survey, with the same questions over such a long period of time makes the data comparisons invaluable.
As the largest and most representative independent business survey of its kind in the UK, the QES is closely watched by policymakers such as the Treasury, the Bank of England and the Office of Budget Responsibility, while also attracting significant media attention.
With all this in mind, don’t lose out on the chance to both let us know how we can help you in terms of lobbying and members needs, but also let the government and economic powers of the UK know the business conditions on the ground in Kent and Medway and help get our voices, as a business community, be heard.
The QES can be found here* and is open from: Quarter 2 2025
Fieldwork Starts: Monday 12th May 2025
Closing Date: Monday 9th June 2025
Quarter 3 2025
Fieldwork Starts: Monday 18th August 2025
Closing Date: Monday 15th September 2025
Quarter 4 2025
Fieldwork Starts: Monday 10th November 2025
Closing Date: Monday 8th December 2025
Every month we bring you a mix of information sessions, networking events, and training sessions with some of the top local business professionals from an array of different industries. Each event is designed to offer invaluable up-to-date information tailored to our attendee’s wants and needs, as well as networking opportunities to help you grow your business.
Every month we bring you a mix of information sessions, networking events, and training sessions with some of the top local business professionals from an array of different industries. Each event is designed to offer invaluable up-to-date information tailored to our attendee’s wants and needs, as well as networking opportunities to help you grow your business.
With a mix of events held online and face-to-face across Kent, you’re sure to find the right one for you.
With a mix of events held online and face-to-face across Kent, you’re sure to find the right one for you.
Business Bites
Business Bites
Why Publish a Book?
Why Publish a Book?
Thursday 12th June 2025
Thursday 12th June 2025
Online via Zoom | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Online via Zoom | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: Free to Attend
Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: Free to Attend
In this upcoming session, guest speaker Mark Geyde from Interpro Solutions will take a look into the process of writing a book and explore the personal and professional benefits it can bring.
In this upcoming session, guest speaker Mark Geyde from Interpro Solutions will take a look into the process of writing a book and explore the personal and professional benefits it can bring.
Whether you’ve already written a book or are considering it, this session will guide you through the key steps of taking your book from creation to publication. Mark will also discuss effective strategies for marketing your book once it’s published, helping you maximise its impact for both you and your business.
Whether you’ve already written a book or are considering it, this session will guide you through the key steps of taking your book from creation to publication. Mark will also discuss effective strategies for marketing your book once it’s published, helping you maximise its impact for both you and your business.
Business
Talks
Business Talks
Thursday 19th June 2025, Wine Tasting and Tour
Thursday 19th June 2025, Wine Tasting and Tour
Members: £15.00 + VAT | Non-Members: £25.00 + VAT 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Members: £15.00 + VAT | Non-Members: £25.00 + VAT 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Come and network at our next Business Talks event, held at the Westwell Wine Estate.
Come and network at our next Business Talks event, held at the Westwell Wine Estate.
We will be having an informative guided tour of the vineyard followed by a tutored tasting session of their sublime wines.
We will be having an informative guided tour of the vineyard followed by a tutored tasting session of their sublime wines.
This event is well-suited to those of you who are passionate about great local produce and wine.
This event is well-suited to those of you who are passionate about great local produce and wine.
We look forward to offering you this unique networking opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with the local business community all over a glass of some of Kent’s finest.
We look forward to offering you this unique networking opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with the local business community all over a glass of some of Kent’s finest.
Business Walks
Business Walks
Tuesday 10th June 2025, Kent Event Centre, Detling
Tuesday 10th June 2025, Kent Event Centre, Detling
Tuesday 15th July 2025, Wildwood Trust, Herne Bay 10:30am - 12:00pm | Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: £30.00 + VAT
Tuesday 15th July 2025, Wildwood Trust, Herne Bay 10:30am - 12:00pm | Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: £30.00 + VAT
It is well known that walking in nature can uplift your mental and physical well-being.
It is well known that walking in nature can uplift your mental and physical well-being.
With this in mind, why not come and join us for Business Walks and get ready to connect, collaborate and support other business owners, professionals, and employees through walking and talking.
With this in mind, why not come and join us for Business Walks and get ready to connect, collaborate and support other business owners, professionals, and employees through walking and talking.
This informal event will give you an opportunity to promote your business and make invaluable connections with local businesses in Kent.
This informal event will give you an opportunity to promote your business and make invaluable connections with local businesses in Kent.
Chamber Connections
Chamber Connections
Tuesday 17th June 2025, Waterfront Leisure, Gillingham
Tuesday 17th June 2025, Waterfront Leisure, Gillingham
Tuesday 22nd July 2025, Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill
Tuesday 22nd July 2025, Churchill Square Business Centre, Kings Hill
Thursday 7th August 2025, Eastwell Manor, Ashford
Thursday 7th August 2025, Eastwell Manor, Ashford
10:30am - 12:00pm | Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: £30.00 + VAT
10:30am - 12:00pm | Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: £30.00 + VAT
Join others for our very popular Chamber Connections networking event and receive a warm welcome from your Chamber representative on arrival, who will be on hand to help you meet new members of the business community.
Join others for our very popular Chamber Connections networking event and receive a warm welcome from your Chamber representative on arrival, who will be on hand to help you meet new members of the business community.
This informal event will give you an opportunity to promote your business and make invaluable connections with local businesses in Kent.
This informal event will give you an opportunity to promote your business and make invaluable connections with local businesses in Kent.
Kent Construction Focus Group
Kent Construction Focus Group
Tuesday 1st July 2025, Kent Invicta Chamber, Ashford
Tuesday 1st July 2025, Kent Invicta Chamber, Ashford
Tuesday 5th August 2025, The Village Hotel, Maidstone 7:30am - 9:30am | KCFG Members: £22.50 + VAT | Non-Members: £32.50 + VAT
Tuesday 5th August 2025, The Village Hotel, Maidstone 7:30am - 9:30am | KCFG Members: £22.50 + VAT | Non-Members: £32.50 + VAT
Business Walks
Tuesday 10th June 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kent Event Centre, Detling, ME14 3JF
Business Bites – Why Publish a Book?
Thursday 12th June 2025 | 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Online via Zoom
Chamber Connections
Sponsored by A4G Chartered Accountant
Tuesday 17th June 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Waterfront Leisure, Gillingham, ME7 1UB
Business Talks – Wine Tasting and Tour
Sponsored by Brachers
Thursday 19th June 2025 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Westwell Wine Estate, Charing, TN27 0BW
Virtual Business Networking
Tuesday 24th June 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm Online via Zoom
Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) Tuesday 1st July 2025 | 7:30am - 9:30am
Kent Invicta Chamber, Ashford, TN24 0LH
Every month we bring you a mix of information sessions, networking some of the top local business professionals from an array of invaluable up-to-date information tailored to our attendee’s wants help you grow your business.
Business Walks
The KCFG group is made up of companies in the Kent area within the construction sector, including architects, contractors, suppliers, land agents, and more. KCFG provides a one-stop shop for access to local knowledge, expertise, and contacts within the land development and construction sector.
The KCFG group is made up of companies in the Kent area within the construction sector, including architects, contractors, suppliers, land agents, and more. KCFG provides a one-stop shop for access to local knowledge, expertise, and contacts within the land development and construction sector.
Tuesday 15th July 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm Wildwood Trust, Herne Bay, CT6 7LQ
With a mix of events held online and face to face across Kent,
Kent Construction Focus Group
Chamber Connections
Sponsored by Mivvy Creative
Tuesday 6th August 2024 | Tuesday 3rd September 2024
During the morning, you will enjoy breakfast baps at Kent Invicta Chamber and a full English breakfast at the Village Hotel.
During the morning, you will enjoy breakfast baps at Kent Invicta Chamber and a full English breakfast at the Village Hotel.
The Village Hotel, Maidstone | 7:30am - 9:30am KCFG Members: £22.50 + VAT | Non-Members: £32.50 + VAT
Tuesday 22nd July 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm Churchill Square Business Centre, ME19 4YU
Virtual Business Networking
Hosted by members of the KCFG committee, Cheryl Causebrook and Ella Brocklebank, we bring you KCFG
Virtual Business Networking
Virtual Business Networking
Tuesday 24th June 2025 | Tuesday 29th July 2025
Tuesday 24th June 2025 | Tuesday 29th July 2025
Online via Zoom | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Online via Zoom | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: £30.00 + VAT
Members: Free to Attend | Non-Members: £30.00 + VAT
Tuesday 29th July 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm Online via Zoom
The KCFG group consists of companies in the Kent area involved in construction, such as architects, surveyors, contractors, construction suppliers, and land agents etc.
Kent Construction Focus Group (KCFG) Tuesday 5th August 2025 | 7:30am - 9:30am
The Village Hotel, Maidstone, ME14 3AQ
Each event will be an eclectic mix of conversation topics as we interview our guest business and encourage questions from the attendees, making sure we bring you the networking event you want to be involved in.
Each event will be an eclectic mix of conversation topics as we interview our guest business and encourage questions from the attendees, making sure we bring you the networking event you want to be involved in.
KCFG provides a one-stop-shop for access to local knowledge, expertise, and contacts within the land development and construction sector.
Chamber Connections
Thursday 7th August 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conversations with our guest speaker will be followed by three breakout room sessions where attendees can delve deeper into this discussion or discuss their own topic in more depth.
Conversations with our guest speaker will be followed by three breakout room sessions where attendees can delve deeper into this discussion or discuss their own topic in more depth.
Eastwell Manor, Ashford, TN25 4HR
During the morning, you will enjoy a full English breakfast, followed by a presentation from our guest speakers.
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