Liverpool & Sefton Chambers of Commerce

The current Liverpool Chamber of Commerce was originally founded in 1850 by a group of local merchants to provide a voice for the local business community, to guide and debate issues of the day and to influence and lobby government policy.

The Chamber was predated by the first Chamber of Commerce in Liverpool, which existed from 1773-1796 and was one of the first chambers of commerce in the world, and the earliest in a major mainland UK port. 

Despite the huge changes within our economy, the Liverpool Chamber has maintained its original purpose throughout its history, seeking to adapt its service and support to the businesses of Liverpool to be relevant, authentic and credible. 

The business has evolved during the previous 247 years and now helps support individual businesses with information, training and advice; offers networks of opportunity through meetings between groups of businesses; and links the business community to the wider economy.

Mission

According to their website, the Chamber's mission is: "to ensure that our business community is well served, helping businesses prosper, create jobs and create prosperity for Liverpool."

Vision 

The Chamber's vision is to add value to the businesses in Liverpool by tackling the issues the members face and articulating the challenges and finding solutions by connecting the dots.

Thanks to the Chamber's work, Liverpool has a growing digital and creative sector – there was a 144% increase in digital business births from 2011 to 2016. 

It also has a growing Health and Life Sciences sector, employing over 125,000 people and based primarily in Paddington Village, a £1bn flagship expansion site.