Leaders

Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
December 2014

BCCJ people

The commitment and energy of our people have brought about a record-breaking year for the chamber.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
November 2014

Cultural and commercial bridges

BCCJ ACUMEN is a resource for education; bilingual posts on the BCCJ website cater to a wider audience
Kathryn Wortley
November 2014

Love of British business

Japanese firms and consumers lap up the innovative products and services of the four nations.
David Bickle OBE President
November 2014

Sparking dialogue

The BCCJ is to receive funding to work on the opportunities available to UK firms in Japan's upcoming sporting events.
Kathryn Wortley
October 2014

Crossing borders for gender equality

Global leaders share insights on empowering both men and women.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
October 2014

Record-breaking month of events

Offerings included social gatherings and events to support business and government initiatives.
David Bickle OBE President
October 2014

Gaining business insight

Chamber events present opportunities for members to hone their skills.
David Bickle OBE President
September 2014

Welcoming tourists and new initiatives

The BCCJ explores current fields of growth and topical issues to provide a top quality range of events for members.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
September 2014

Snapshots from the BCCJ ecosystem

Tapping into lessons learned to offer value to firms, and embrace opportunities to address diversity in business.
Kathryn Wortley
September 2014

Making the grade

Initiatives that develop the skills of women and youth welcome as UK firms announce increasing demand for specialist staff.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
August 2014

Your trophy awaits

Nominations are open for the 8th British Business Awards, which celebrate and reward the best of UK-Japan business.
David Bickle OBE President
August 2014

The benefits of collaboration

Developing relationships with organisations that support commerce and the Japan-UK relationship provide enhanced opportunities.
Kathryn Wortley
August 2014

Power of inspiration

Our special 50th issue features a host of uplifting and thought-provoking stories.
David Bickle OBE President
July 2014

Seize the day

London 2012's use of talented business people show the opportunities for firms in relation to Tokyo 2020.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
July 2014

Getting creative

BCCJ events; Quake zone latest; British Business Awards 2014
Kathryn Wortley
July 2014

Teach and learn

The development of cross-cultural skills and experience of international exchange is invaluable in Japan today.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
June 2014

Creating a level playing field

Upcoming sporting events present a great opportunity for the transfer of knowledge between the UK and Japan.
David Bickle OBE President
June 2014

Task forces

The BCCJ will continue to thrive through the active involvement of members.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
May 2014

RECORD-BREAKING YEAR

BCCJ rolls out its most competitive election in its 65-year history at its best ever attended annual meeting.
David Bickle OBE President
May 2014

Special thanks

The participation in elections reflects the vibrancy that makes the BCCJ such an important and effective organisation.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
April 2014

Good governance; going to the polls

I encourage all BCCJ members to attend the AGM on 23 April, to welcome your new excom and president.
April 2014

A privilege and a pleasure

The BCCJ’s success is all down to the companies and individuals involved.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
March 2014

Time to take stock

Over the past year, our current excom has seen rising membership numbers, a boost in event attendance and a steady organic increase in online engagement.
March 2014

Powerhouse of the UK economy

Official statistics reveal that the UK’s creative industries are now worth £71.4bn per year to the domestic economy.
February 2014

You Only Vote Twice

Possible changes to the BCCJ constitution will be presented at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on 5 March.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
February 2014

A Global Education at the BCCJ

With global jinzai such a hot topic on the road to 2020, education and innovation are never far from our minds at the BCCJ.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
January 2014

Alive and Kicking

Currently just over 9% of our corporate members are Japanese—the highest percentage in our 65-year history.
January 2014

Galloping Ahead

I hope everyone is ready for the challenges ahead during the Year of the Horse—which is apparently going to be a powerful yet relaxed year.
Lori Henderson MBE Executive Director
December 2013

Diversity in Action

The BCCJ plays an important role in highlighting the cultural and commercial diversity of the UK.
December 2013

Strategic Alliances

The launch of the Export to Japan website is a concrete example of the BCCJ's core mission.