CHAMBER BENEFITS TO MEMBERS

Tidworth and District Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce (WACC) and, as such, can offer its own membership the same exclusive benefits that are enjoyed by members of WACC.  These are listed below:

·         Representation for its membership in areas affecting its business.  In particular, it carries a strong lobbying voice on behalf of its members with local government, MPs and MEPs

·         Support with planning applications for inward investors or businesses wishing to expand or relocate

·         Extensive networking opportunities (average three per week):

Monthly business breakfasts, each attracting over 100 delegates

Local Chamber breakfasts/lunches.

Business Exhibitions

Conferences

Business Awards

Site visits to local companies

Meet the Buyer

• Special interest groups:

Business Women’s Network

Environmental Network

International Network

Training Network

Educational links with schools/colleges/universities

Wessex business events

·          Impartial business information service

Access to Tender opportunities

Access to Funding/Grants/European Social Fund

International Trade Advice

Promote your Business

·         Member Company  Profile Link on our Website

·         Patronage of Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce

·         Event sponsorship and/or management

·         Members Privilege Discount Card

·         Mailing lists

·         Monthly E-mailings

·         Free use of Chamber logo

·         Free Annual Directory of Members

·         Free Subscription to Wessex in Business Chamber newspaper

·         Free entry on Buy Wiltshire website

Staff Development

·         Training courses

·         Access to government funding for courses, seminars, workshops on business related topics

·         Support and advice for setting up new businesses

Save Money

·         Inter member discount scheme

·         RAC Breakdown – save you and your staff a further 25% on existing rates

·         Business Insurance - 10% discount or up to £500

·         Membership of Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce allows your business to operate more effectively, saving you time and money, as well as adding value to your business.  Many of our services are free but can only be accessed by our members.

For details on how to access any of these benefits and services please contact TDCC on 01264 848311

December 2009