Friday 28th June 2024
The Jersey Chamber Weekly Update
Dear Subscriber,
Exciting news for our Jersey Chamber of Commerce members! We are thrilled to announce that our brand-new website is on the way, and it's packed with all the features you’ve been asking for. Soon, you’ll have one convenient place to access everything you need. Our revamped website will include built-in ticketing for all our events, making it easier than ever to secure your spot at the next big gathering. You’ll also find a streamlined section for our newsletters, so you can stay updated with the latest news, events, and opportunities right from your inbox. Plus, all the membership information you need will be just a click away, ensuring you have the resources to make the most of your Chamber experience. But that’s not all! We’re also enhancing member interaction with new tools and features to connect with fellow business leaders. And to top it off, we’re launching an app exclusively for our Chamber members. Whether you’re at your desk or on the go, you’ll have the Chamber at your fingertips. Stay tuned for more updates as we put the finishing touches on this exciting project. We can’t wait to bring our community closer together with these fantastic new resources!
Have a great weekend. Murray, |
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| Solving the Housing Crisis
In his first speaker opportunity at a Chamber Lunch the Minister will review recent changes and give some outline of his future intentions to solve an issue that exists for both islanders and employers. Date: Wednesday 10th July 2024 Time: 12:15 – 14:30 Venue: Royal Yacht Hotel Tickets: |
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Driving Business Growth by Recognising Sustainability Opportunities
Thursday July 11th 2024 Royal Yacht Hotel Registration and Breakfast 0730-0800, Event 0800-0930
The Jersey Chamber of Commerce invites you to enjoy breakfast and discover the business potential of sustainability – hearing from ESG, communications and business transformation experts as well as finding out more about a real-world example of how sustainable practice is transforming the property investment sector.
Speakers will include: Fred Betley, Managing Director and Co Founder, FutureTracker Laura Morel, Account Director, Orchard (Jersey) Marc Lainé, Co Founder, FutureTracker Vincent Le Gallez, UN1TY Dipak Vashi, Business Advisory Senior Manager, Grant Thornton
FutureTracker, with five speakers in environmental impact measurement and regulatory reporting, this breakfast session will show you how your business can get ahead in its journey to sustainability and the tangible business benefits that will bring. Tickets available individually or in reserved tables of 10 |
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| Kindly Sponsored By FutureTracker |
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| The Jersey Chamber of Commerce September Lunch Guest speaker Deputy Elaine Millar Minister of Treasury & Resources |
| With the budget to come later in the year, an ideal opportunity to hear how the Jersey finances currently sit and what changes are afoot for everyone.
Date: Thursday 26th September 2024 Time: 12:15 – 14:30 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel Tickets: |
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The 2023 Income Tax Filing deadline is approaching for Foundations, Clubs, Associations, Co-Operatives and Incorporated/Unincorporated Bodies. The deadline for filings for these entity types is midnight on Wednesday 31 July 2024. Corporate return online filing (gov.je)
Following the Barriers to Business report, which was commissioned by the Government of Jersey and undertaken by Jersey Business in 2023, Jersey Customs and Immigration Service (JCIS) and Jersey Business (JB) are pleased to be working together on a joint initiative to address issues relating to customs processes, which were raised by local businesses during the consultation. Working with The Resolution Centre, JCIS and JB will be holding focus groups for businesses during July and September to better understand the issues encountered by local businesses when importing and exporting goods. The objective is to identify areas of improvement or ways to streamline the process, wherever possible. The focus groups are structured to be reflective of the market, while respecting your anonymity. Approved General Importers Date: 04/07/2024 Time: 0900-1200 hours Location: The Arthur Mourant Room, Société Jersiaise Other traders (Non Approved General Importers) Date: 04/07/2024 Time: 1330-1630 hours Location: The Arthur Mourant Room, Société Jersiaise Excise Importers Date: 05/07/2024 Time: 0900-1200 hours Location: The Arthur Mourant Room, Société Jersiaise Shippers Date: 05/07/2024 Time: 1330-1630 hours Location: The Arthur Mourant Room, Société Jersiaise Exporters Date: 10/09/2024 Time: 0900-1200 hours Location: The Arthur Mourant Room, Société Jersiaise
Those updates on the roads...
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States Meeting (Continuation days 17th,18th and 19th) Tuesday 16th July 9:30am to 5:30pm Scheduled Debates:
A full recording of the States Meeting is uploaded here All States Members’ votes are recorded shortly after the vote has taken place here Hansard records of States Meetings are uploaded here |
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Quarterly Public Hearing - Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Scrutiny Panel (Witness: Minister for Housing) Wednesday 3rd July 11:00am to 1:00pm |
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| THIS YEAR CHAMBER IS SUPPORTING KEZIA'S FUND |
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As Chamber members are aware we currently supporting Kezia’s Fund.
Kezia’s Fund was set up to support initiatives promoting good mental health amongst children and young people in Jersey. It provides grants and support to organisations that are working to address the issue of rising rates of poor mental health.
One of the primary fundraising events for this fund is Run for Kezia, an event which attracted 800 participants last year to run or walk over the choice of 3 distances (2k, 5k, 10k). The event is being held to coincide, again, with World Suicide Prevention Day on 15 September.
We would like to encourage all members to consider signing up (it is not competitive, timed and it is not necessary to run) and to encourage their families, friends and colleagues to sign up too: Kezia's Fund
Thank you |
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Anova, an employee voice platform and wellbeing consultancy service, partners with businesses to create healthy environments where employees and businesses thrive. Following JTC’s adoption of the Anova platform, they achieved an 89% response rate in their annual global employee survey, an increase of 29 percentage points over the prior year. JTC have been using Anova data and insights to drive positive change based on accurate and authentic employee feedback, strengthening their people-first approach to business activities. The substantial growth and success of JTC in recent years has led to significant increases in the number of employees, jurisdictions, services, and clients. Additionally, as a listed company, JTC is subject to comprehensive public reporting requirements, including employee engagement and wellbeing statistics. These were key drivers in the decision to find a solution to capture employee feedback anonymously and globally. Anova was selected as the trusted partner to enable JTC to undertake its annual employee survey, generate reporting and disclosures and, importantly, act on any areas for improvement. Through Anova’s digital surveys, pulse checks and wellbeing interventions, businesses can improve retention, engagement, productivity, and resilience, adding value to their employer brand by evidencing that they put people-first.
About JTC JTC is a publicly listed, global professional services business with deep expertise in fund, corporate and private client services. Every JTC person is an owner of the business, and this fundamental part of their culture aligns them with the best interests of all their stakeholders. Their purpose is to maximise potential, and success is built on service excellence, long-term relationships and technology capabilities that drive efficiency and add value. To learn more visit: www.JTCGroup.com
About Anova Anova was founded in Jersey in 2021 and is marketed globally. The female led company is spearheaded by Leonie McCrann and Jenny Winspear and backed by Change Management firm Marbral Advisory. Anova is a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution developed to listen to the employee voice and increase workplace wellbeing. Through Anova’s digital surveys, pulse checks and wellbeing interventions, businesses can improve retention, engagement, productivity, and resilience and, in turn, reduce absenteeism, presenteeism and stress in their workforce. Anova won the Creative Digital Jersey Tech Award in 2024. To learn more visit: www.myanova.com or contact jenny.winspear@myanova.com |
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| CIFO’s Upcoming Public Event |
| The independent Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman (CIFO) is holding a combined virtual annual meeting for stakeholders in Jersey and the Bailiwick of Guernsey to mark the publication of our 2023 annual report. Please join us for an overview from CIFO’s Board Chair and an opportunity to ask questions of CIFO’s Board and management about the 2023 annual report, or about our office in general. Given the number of attendees expected and the limited time available, you are encouraged to submit any questions in advance through the 'Q & A' function of the online meeting platform which you will have access to once you have registered for the event. You can also submit questions throughout the meeting using the same function. Only questions pertinent to meeting matters will be addressed during the meeting, subject to time constraints. The meeting will be held on Thursday 25 July 2024, 13:00-14:00. Please click hereto register. |
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| BDO recognised as winner of multiple 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards |
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BDO announced yesterday that it has won 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards in the following categories: SMC-SI Empowering Customer Innovation globally, Secure Productivity globally, and Canada Country Winner. The company was honoured among a global field of top Microsoft partners for demonstrating excellence in innovation and implementation of customer solutions based on Microsoft technology. Pat Kramer, Global CEO of BDO, says: “We are thrilled to be recognised by Microsoft with 2024 Partner of the Year Awards. Across our global organisation our vision is to deliver global solutions to help our clients with increasingly complex business challenges and opportunities. Our relationship with Microsoft is integral to harness innovation and cutting-edge technology along with our diverse expertise to help our clients achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.”
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered outstanding Microsoft Cloud applications, services, devices, and AI innovation during the past year. Awards were classified in various categories, with honourees chosen from more than 4,700 nominations from over 100 countries. The 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are announced ahead of MCAPS Start for Partners, Microsoft’s digital event on July 10 and 11. Partners will receive recognition at MCAPS Start for Partners ahead of in-person celebrations during the week of Microsoft Ignite in November. Additional details on the 2024 awards are available on the Microsoft Partner blog: https://aka.ms/POTYA2024_announcement. The complete list of categories, winners and finalists can be found at https://aka.ms/2024POTYAWinnersFinalists. |
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| Jersey Sport commissioned by Government of Jersey to set athlete performance requirements and distribute grant funding to successful athletes in 2024 • The Performance Sport Programme will commence in 2024 via an initial pilot scheme • The programme will largely be a grant-based scheme, with funding directed at individual athletes. • Jersey Sport are seeking members of the local sporting community with experience of performance sport to join a working group the programme will be designed in collaboration with.
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| A new website (jcsc.je) is in the final stages of testing, but you to have the first look now.If there’s any content you think it should contain then let us know.
Also launching is a new service for Islanders: the Suspicious Email Reporting Service (SERS). This is part of Jersey Cyber Shield, and is a free service. It’ll make it easier for organisations to report suspicious emails, and help us to gather intelligence so that we can produce advice and guidance. Find out more below, or make use of our shiny new website and read about it here. As an individual, you can instantly report a suspicious email to SERS by emailing phishing@jcsc.je. |
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Is your business compliant with local data protection law obligations? Run a small business, perhaps a building/construction, retail or health and beauty business – or know someone who does? The Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner (JOIC) is here to help you navigate your local data protection law obligations.
ALL Jersey organisations that process (use) personal information must be registered with the JOIC, as required by the Data Protection Authority (Jersey) Law (2018).
Local data protection law applies to organisations and businesses of all shapes and sizes, commercial businesses and not-for profit organisations in Jersey that process personal information.
JOIC Operations Director Anne King says the JOIC is keen to ensure all business owners in the Island, whatever their size, are aware the JOIC team is on hand to provide data protection guidance and advice. |
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| DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT SKILLS HALF DAY WORKSHOP 10% discount to Chamber members
Managers are at the centre of critical relationships which drive performance, employee engagement and support wellbeing. It is important that managers have the skills to manage their teams effectively and deal with issues confidently when they arise. OPEN WORKSHOP DATE – 9.00 to 13.30 on 18 April
Digital Jersey
Channel Islands Training and Development
Copcoy - Health & Safety
Law At Work Training |
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| CHAMBER MEMBERS DISCOUNT AND OFFERS |
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| HR Now will happily provide a 10% discount to chamber members for the first or next three invoices in 2024. They just need to quote Chamber10% in their initial or next enquiry. This applies to consultancy, fixed fees and training. Charities will always enjoy a 20% discount.
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| We would like to offer ALL Jersey Chamber Members a discount on a purchase for a Cyber Essentials Certification whether this is a new purchase or a renewal of an existing certificate to try and encourage the take up of the certification on the island as much as possible. We will always beat and” Like for Like “pricing.
Use the Code of Jerseychamber10 for a 10% discount |
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| Do you have an event to arrange, one taking place next year - or even in 2025? Well, contact Sandy at ternevents if you do! Sandy is delighted to offer a 10% discount for all event planning services to Chamber Members.
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| If you have any discount offers that you would like to offer to all Chamber Members, we would love to hear from you. Send your offers to admin@jerseychamber.com |
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Helping Members Stay Informed Tel: 01534 724536 / Email: admin@jerseychamber.com
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