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The British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting trade and investment between Mexico and the UK through a series of events, seminars and networking.

The Chamber is a self-supporting organisation, independent of any government.

The British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico is one of the European Chambers in Mexico with the highest membership rate; it is also one of the most active British Chambers in Latin America.

HISTORY
The British Chamber of Commerce was founded in Mexico City on the 24th of June 1921, when a Charter was signed by the following individuals:
 * -	Joseph H. Hogarth, who became the first Chairman of the Board
 * -	Crosbie H. Lloyd, who acted as secretary for 7 years
 * -	William Holden
 * -	John S. Pattinson
 * -	William Holden
 * -	John S. Pattinson
 * -	John S. Pattinson
 * -	John S. Pattinson

Although the Charter was only signed in 1921, there had been meetings of British manufacturers and businessmen in Mexico beforehand, in the years leading up to the creation of the Chamber.

At the time of the Chamber’s creation, British investment in Mexico was very high. In following years, this interest declined, but in more recent years, efforts to increase bilateral trade have met with success.

SERVICES
The British Chamber of Commerce in Mexico hosts internal events, helps organize and participates in external events, obtains discounts for its members, offers advice and facilitates networking for businesses in Mexico or companies interested in establishing themselves in Mexico.

SECTOR BUSINESS GROUPS
Chamber members have the possibility to join the Sector Business Groups, which are groups comprised of businessmen all coming from the same sector. They meet monthly for round tables to share advice and opinions. Occasionally they organise events based on the sector they come from and write reports.