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Chamber of Commerce 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Chamber of Commerce 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Friday 21 September 2018

Chamber of Commerce 250th Anniversary Celebrations


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The historical significance of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce will certainly be highlighted at their 250th black-tie Gala Dinner celebrations, just one month away, when local businesses will be joined by satirical comedy impressionist and star of the new ITV TV show ‘The Imitation Game’ Rory Bremner, together with the former stars of the West End - The Definitive Rat Pack, in an evening guaranteed to be a swinging affair.

CEO of Jersey Chamber of Commerce, Murray Norton is delighted with the planning so far, With main sponsors BDO Greenlight confirmed alongside sponsors Grant Thornton, Law at Work, BCR Law and Citibank, it’s clear the local business community is proud of the part that the Jersey Chamber of Commerce has played, in shaping Jersey over these two hundred and fifty years. Tickets went on sale just two weeks ago and we are very close to selling out”

From having a hand reforming democracy, building harbours, establishing the first postal service and lobbying for an airport, Chamber has always and still is central to business in Jersey and is the oldest English-speaking Chamber of Commerce in the world.

Eliot Lincoln, President of Jersey Chamber, said: “I am delighted that the sponsors are playing such a central role in showcasing the hard work that Jersey’s Chamber of Commerce does and the significant interest that our members have shown to have the opportunity to celebrate success across all areas of the business community.

“This gala evening demonstrates the representation, reach and reputation that Jersey Chamber has maintained and developed over its 250 years at the heart of the Island’s community. And it giveseveryone a chance to enjoy a spectacular evening of entertainment.”

The event for 550 will be held at the Royal Jersey Showground in Trinity on Friday 19th October 2018. Further details can be found at www.jerseychamber250.com

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