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leaders in the Thames Valley 

Business Alliance Membership

Dedicated strategic account management

Opportunity to shape policy & representation

Exclusive series of events, including Windsor Debates

Be part of the Thames Valley Assembly (TVA)

Together, our work focuses on creating real change and influencing the agenda to ensure the region remains a great place to trade, locate and grow a business.

Our Business Alliance members are larger employers, often global brands, seeking opportunities to champion for real change, throughout the Thames Valley and beyond.

Members see value in working with other key TVCC businesses and benefit from an all access, all-inclusive membership package, with close account management support, in order to build long standing working relationships

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Curious about Business Alliance?

Business Alliance is where the region’s leading organisations come together to connect, collaborate and have a say in the future of the Thames Valley.

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Fiona Blair, University of Reading

Membership gives us access to people at the right level, with the right interests, and people who want to work collaboratively.

Samia Yaqub, Knights

It puts Knights in the room with other leaders who are invested in the Thames Valley, strategically thinking about the future of the region. It puts us right there at the forefront of the conversation.

Tony Bellis, former Government Affairs, Solventum

The Business Alliance is the biggest and best companies in the Thames Valley, the real thought leaders and the organisations that are going to shape the Thames Valley’s future

Business Alliance membership brings together leaders from the region’s biggest employers and global brands. We work together to influence the strategic priorities of the Thames Valley to ensure it remains one of the most consistently high performing and economically successful regions in the UK.

Business Alliance members have access to the full range of activities and services offered by the Chamber, including an exclusive programme of events, the opportunity to take part in our sector and theme based working groups, bespoke support from our policy and international trade teams, and a dedicated account manager to help you to establish connections and build relationships with other members across the Chamber.

Looking for a little more exposure?

Get your business in front of influential people across the Thames Valley through our Business Alliance sponsorship opportunities.

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Hear from our Members

“Membership of the Business Alliance provides an opportunity for 3M to join other significant businesses in the region to make the case for public policy which reflects the importance of the Thames Valley in driving economic growth right across the whole UK. The Thames Valley Assembly’s strong link in to the British Chambers of Commerce means that the issues that matter the most in our region get attention at the highest political levels.”

-Becky Wirth, Head of Government Affairs UK, 3M

“We place enormous value on the opportunity that Business Alliance membership provides, to collaborate and build relationships with leaders from across the region’s top industry sectors”

-Hugh Milward Vice President, External Affairs, Microsoft

“It’s great as members of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce to connect with other businesses across our internationally significant region. To have a louder, united business voice advocating for investment throughout the Thames Valley, not least for infrastructure, is very valuable.”

-Thomas Lydon, Great Western Railway

“I commend TVCC on its continued leadership in convening the business-led life sciences working group. Our industry group continues to highlight the unique position, and opportunity, the Thames Valley has in promoting the life sciences sector and delivering UK growth ambitions. We are more than well placed to rise to the challenges and support the NHS deliver its 10 Year Health Plan. We are ready to provide solutions, and develop the pilot projects, that can help ensure the NHS is fit for the future.”

– Sue Staunton, James Cowper Kreston

“Getting Britain building’ isn’t just a slogan – it’s about delivering real projects that drive tangible growth for the Thames Valley and other communities and businesses across the country. Expanding Heathrow is one of the most powerful ways to do that, and we’re grateful for the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce and Government’s continued support. ”

– Thomas Woldbye, Chief Executive Officer, Heathrow Airport

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