Promoting & Activating
With Stratford being an attractive destination for more people and organisations, we want to promote and celebrate everything that the original Stratford has to offer.
Our Monthly Newsletter
We hand deliver our monthly printed newsletter to all our businesses as well as creating a digital newsletter which lands directly in your inbox. Sign up to make sure you receive up-to-date news from us.
Marketing & Promotion of our Members
We add value to businesses by enhancing their marketing and communications through local and national print media, the production of our own Stratford Magazines, as well as our social media platforms. If you would like us to promote your business get in touch.
Winter Wonderland
We host an annual Winter Wonderland and free gift wrapping service to encourage footfall and spend during the festive period.
Summer of Sport
With large sporting events taking place across the summer months, including Wimbeldon, World Cup and the Olympics, we regularly install a large screen to provide a free space for the community to watch the action.
Creative Community Festival
In partnership with the University of East London, we celebrate our local creative community and students by hosting a day festival in St Johns Church. Join drop-in workshops, play games and listen to local musicians.
Newham Business Awards 2026
The Newham Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Newham Business Awards, recognising the outstanding businesses, individuals and organisations contributing to Newham’s thriving business community. The milestone event will culminate in a gala awards dinner on Thursday, 3 December 2026, at Old Town Hall, Stratford. Businesses and…
American Express Grant Programme for Restaurants in London Returns
Application Deadline: 5am, 17th November 2026 Where to Apply: Click here. American Express is bringing back its international grant scheme for independent restaurants for a fifth year. Restaurants across Greater London and Greater Manchester are invited to apply. A total of 20 eligible restaurants of community significance across…
£10 Million Hospitality Grant Scheme launches in boost for independent pubs, restaurants and cafes
Boost for local pubs, restaurants and cafes as £10 million Hospitality Grant Scheme launches for applications Funding aims to back entrepreneurs starting new businesses, support training schemes giving young people their first jobs, and help trusted community venues to adapt and grow Over £3 million earmarked for non-profit Pub is…
UEL Royal Docks School of Business Law
The upcoming UEL’s courses taking place in November are below. Use the link below to express your interest. Project Management Systems Thinking – 16th Nov. 2026 Entrepreneurial Thinking for Leaders – 26th and 27th Nov. 2026 Using Podcasting for Business & Brand – 9th Nov. 2026 Design Thinking for Leaders…
AI Leadership Apprenticeship Units
UEL’s AI Leadership units give employers a direct route to building the capability they need to stay ahead in a rapidly changing digital economy. These programmes are designed for organisations that want more than theory, they want measurable impact, stronger productivity, and leaders who can confidently drive AI adoption across…