Latest updates and stories from Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and its Members

As we look ahead to 2026, one event already stands out as a highlight in our calendar: the return of the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards. Now entering their ninth year, the Awards continue to grow in stature, profile and impact and we are proud to once again serve as organiser and host.

This year’s theme, “Your Business Belongs in the Spotlight,” captures exactly what these Awards exist to do: shine a light on the outstanding organisations, people and achievements that make our county such a vibrant and ambitious place to do business.

Our 2025 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards reached their thrilling conclusion on 19^th June, as the county’s brightest businesses and individuals were celebrated at a glittering Awards Final at the Riverside Suite, Venue 360, Luton.

This year’s event marked the culmination of months of meticulous planning and an exceptional response from the local business community. From carefully crafted entries to an electrifying shortlist reveal, the awards have been a showcase of the innovation, creativity, and resilience that define Bedfordshire’s vibrant SME sector.

You can never rely on the British weather to deliver a bit of sun when you might expect it most, but here at Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce things are heating up, as we unveil the finalists in our forthcoming 2025 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards!

And what a hugely diverse and varied cohort they are covering everything from dog grooming businesses, to hotels, to IT support – and just about every type and size of company in between.

The 2025 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards are shaping up to steal the crown of the 2024 Awards - which were themselves the most successful of the Awards programmes to date.

But they wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, so in this piece we’re going to make sure they get the recognition they deserve!

The next exciting chapter in the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards is already well underway!

As organiser and host, we at Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce are building on the resounding success of last year’s Awards to deliver a programme worthy of successful local businesses that employ local people and serve our local communities.

As the 2025 Awards proclaim, ‘It’s Time to Celebrate You!’ – because you’re the beating heart of Bedfordshire business.