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Introduction to BBCC

• Promote, protect and strengthen bi-lateral trade and commerce between Bangladesh and the United Kingdom and between them and the European Community;
• Promote investment, joint ventures, research and development in both countries;
• Maintain close ties with traders both in the United Kingdom and in Bangladesh, including the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and relevant government ministries.

BBCC is a not for profit membership organisation which utilises the membership fees and other income to support UK and Non Resident Bangladeshi Businesses across the world. BBCC has a dedicated Board of volunteer Directors and a small team of officers who have worked hard to make BBCC a successful brand in supporting the business community and therefore the wider community. However, there are a wide range of challenges facing BBCC including income generation/ funding, lack of overall business development, low membership and customer base, governance and skills.

The election of a new Chairman, Mr Iqbal Ahmed OBE, and re-election of Director General Abssar M Waess has provided an opportunity to take a fresh look at the future of the organisation in the context of celebrating and building on the achievements of the past. This has meant an overall examination of BBCC’s ‘fitness for purpose’ including an assessment of its business approach to date with a view to developing a future looking business plan which addresses issues of capacity and capability, governance structures human and financial resources. This document represents the newest vision and direction of the BBCC for the period 2010 to 2013. The Strategic Plan renews our commitment to provide an excellent standard of service and programs designed to continuously meet the needs of our members.

The Strategic Plan for BBCC articulates the Strategic Goals for change and business priorities for bringing about that change. This is an adaptive and non-static document subject to amendment. The plan is not designed as a stand-alone document. It is intended to work in conjunction with an annual business action plan. We will continue to reach out to our members in order to learn more about how our programs and services are being received and, how we can maximize our efforts to the full benefit of the membership.

As economic conditions, trends in the business landscape and customer expectations change and ff we are to support the success of businesses across the country, Europe and Bangladesh then our operating environment of BBCC needs to change, along with our focus and direction. During the development of this strategic plan Board Directors and members have consistently indicated that BBCC has done well in some areas but have also suggested that the BBCC could do so much better in the future. Now is seen an opportune time for renewal. The BBCC wants to become the “must join” business association that is clearly differentiated from others. Renewal starts with a compelling Mission and Vision – a definition of future success. The renewed vision for the BBCC is to be the leading business association in the UK, Europe and Bangladesh. By “leading” the way, BBCC will be seen as the primary and vital link between business and all four levels of government. It will be able to influence impact on public policy and decision-making to the benefit of business and the broader community alike.

The key elements of BBCC’s new strategic direction are summarised in the following pages. It is predicated on being a national and international leader on a critical few business issues where our expertise and potentially broad membership base will give it a unique legitimacy. In tandem with that vision, we need to see ourselves as the main destination for networking opportunities for British Bangladeshi professionals and business community. The plan recognises that policy development, advocacy, the member value proposition, the focus and activities of the organisation will be shaped and implemented to achieve these important goals.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be known as the UK’s, Europe’s and Bangladesh’s leading business support organisation.

Our Mission

To support businesses to grow and prosper. We will, provide a forum for debate on critical issues, a voice for business, influence innovative public policy solutions and be a destination for networking for professionals
and businesses.

Our Strategic Goals

We will deliver our vision and mission by creating the conditions for business success by promoting innovation, enterprise and science; and by supporting businesses and professionals with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed. There are 5 key strategic goals:

• To attract, pursue, and retain a membership that reflects UK’s, Europe’s and Bangladesh’s evolving and diversified business community.
• To provide services, resources and programs that enables the success of our members.
• To continually enhance the position of BBCC as the most authoritative voice of business, industry and the professions.
• To initiate and influence the development of public policy that promotes socio-economic growth, development and well being of Bangladeshi’s in Britain, Europe and Internationally.
• To continue to build and reinforce new and existing value-added relationships - establishing and maintaining effective partnerships with business, governments (local, regional, national and international), other business chambers and stakeholder agencies.

Principles, Values and Behaviours

Everything that BBCC does is guided by its principles and core values. Our values determine who we are and what we do. For BBCC these simple, yet powerful values will continually guide our decisions and behaviour as well as our interactions with our clients and each other.

Trustworthiness – keeping our promise and fulfilling our obligation of building a better, stronger and more durable organisation for future generations, meeting our commitments to customers and stakeholders and each other, developing our people and helping improve communities and the environment.

Truthfulness - honesty and integrity forms the basis of BBCC’s character, we will be ethically unyielding and honest and seek to inspire trust by matching our behaviour to our words and take responsibility for all our actions.

Customer Value Creation - enabling our clients to become high-performance high-growth businesses _and creating long-term relationships by being responsive and relevant and by consistently delivering value through a “can-do” attitude.

Listening and learning – researching, collaborating and networking to gain fresh and innovative insights to deliver exceptional service to clients wherever they do business.

Respect for the Individual - valuing the critical importance of diversity fostering and open and inclusive environment and treating each person with honour and dignity.