Business Voice
Empowering business growth and prosperity
Policy and Advocacy at Suffolk Chamber
Championing Suffolk's Business Voice: Locally, Regionally & Nationally
Since 1884, we’ve been the voice of Suffolk business — advocating on the issues that matter most to our members. Our policy and advocacy work shapes the business environment by influencing decision-makers and driving change at every level.
Grounded in real business experience, our approach is collaborative, evidence-led, and focused. We engage directly with businesses, local authorities, and MPs to ensure Suffolk’s voice is heard where it counts.
How We Shape Policy
Our policy and advocacy work is driven by business insight, strategic collaboration, and a focus on real-world impact. We do this through:
Thematic Groups
Member-led groups that explore major policy themes through presentations, discussions, and advocacy work.
Place Forums
Local business voices shaping local priorities across Suffolk's districts.
Projects & Partnerships
We work closely with local authorities and regional partners to tackle key challenges - from water infrastructure and energy resilience to digitial connectivity and business decarbonisation.
Our Cross-Cutting Priorities
Two principles drive everything we do: Social Value and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.
We back policies that create real, lasting benefits for Suffolk's businesses, communities, and environment. We build inclusive thinking into our work and make sure our advocacy represents the full diversity of Suffolk's thriving business community.
For more information on our policy work or to get involved, please contact us at policy@suffolkchamber.co.uk.