Bristol’s longest running networking organisation for young working professionals is looking forward to a year centred around the themes of ‘innovation and collaboration’ following the unveiling of its new leadership team.
The Bristol Junior Chamber elected its new Council of Management during its AGM on Tuesday, 2 April, held at Merchants Hall – the home of the Society of Merchant Venturers.
Following a year as Vice President, Connor Jones, a Senior Financial Education Consultant from Mercer, formally took on the leadership of the BJC for the coming year, outlining his plans under the central theme of innovation and collaboration.
In his speech welcoming the new Council, Connor spoke about the potential that the BJC has to innovate, and in so doing act as inspiration for its members to look to do the same in both their professional and personal lives. Ultimately the aim of the year is to find innovative and collaborative ways to work with the businesses, charities and other organisations that support the Chamber, giving back more to its members wherever possible whilst enabling them to have even more opportunity to collaborate amongst themselves and with longstanding partners such as Business West.
This continues the work over the past year under now-Immediate Past President Emma Carter, which has seen the BJC undergo a transformative digital journey with the creation of its new website, and a refreshed focus on enhancing the membership experience to give a wider variety of opportunity for networking through its calendar of engaging events and activities.
During the past 12 months, the BJC has endeavoured to remain a strong voice for young professionals across Bristol, worked with partners such as Business West on a series of events including a General Elections Hustings and an International Women’s Day panel event, as well as renewing its continued support for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta as a sponsor, having co-founded the event over 40 years ago.
Connor Jones, newly elected President of the Bristol Junior Chamber, said:
“The simplest and easiest way to sum up the BJC is to talk about its potential. Whether it’s the potential we see in our members as they flourish in their careers, or the potential we have as a whole to make a positive impact in our city. This all comes through an innovative spirit and a willingness to collaborate, and I am excited to see what we can achieve this year.
“I want to thank Emma and the outgoing members of the Council for their outstanding work over the past year that has really helped to strengthen our standing and reputation within the City, as well as across our membership base which continues to grow and welcome new and exciting organisations from across Bristol and the wider city region. Their work has really helped set us up for what has the potential to be a special year ahead.”
To find out more about the Bristol Junior Chamber, visit bristoljuniorchamber.co.uk or email info@bristoljuniorchamber.co.uk.