Suffolk Chamber operates a wide range of services for its members.
Of particular importance is the Members' 24/7 Legal Advice Helpline.
'Free' New Members' Seminar
All new members are invited to a 'Welcome Seminar'. The purpose of this specifically designed seminar is not only to help new members benefit from the activities of the Chamber, but also to benefit from ideas that have been proven to bring success to other business owners.
PROMOTION - getting more customers
Networking events
Lunch presentations
Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunites, to suit all budgets
Suffolk Chamber website www.suffolkchamber.co.uk - your company listed in the directory section, post news, publicise events, advertise jobs etc.
Suffolk Business Directory (annual - hardcopy and e-book)
Suffolk Business magazine (monthly)
Chamber Desk Diary & Wallplanner
Business Card Wallet (bi-annual)
Advertising in Suffolk Business Directory, Chamber Diary, Wallplanner & Business Card Wallet
Mailing databases
BUSINESS COSTS - reducing your expenses
Chamber Utilities: gas, electricity, water and fuel costs reduced
Chamber Healthcare scheme (Westfield Health)
Export Documentation Service (50% discount for Chamber Members)
Letters of Credit
Receive 50% off your Chamber membership fees with AXA PPP healthcare
Chamber Fleet Assist (AA)
Chamber Fleet Advantage (AA)
Chamber Translation and Interpreting Service
Chamber Payment Services from Bank of Scotland Merchant Services
Chamber Connect card
BUSINESS INFORMATION - up to date intelligence
24 hour Legal Advice Helpline
Business Information Co-ordinator
Credit checking (Experían)
6,000 item hard copy reference library with CD ROMS
Mailing Lists and Labels
REPRESENTATION - a voice to influence government
Sector interest activities
Quarterly Economic Survey (optional)
UK wide Accredited Chamber Network linking 60 Chambers (BCC)
Bank of England Panel (by invite only)
TRAINING & SUPPORT - improving skills
Chamber run specialist courses, seminars, and training
TAP (Training Advice Points) - 6,000 training courses data online from 200 Suffolk providers - www.suffolktap.co.uk
Conference & Meeting Room hire
Promotional & Admin help for other business groups
INTERNATIONAL TRADE - helping you to export
International Trade Team of East of England International (EEI)
Export Library and Information including CD ROMS
Export Advice and Consultancy
Grant Finding & Tender Monitoring service
Seminars & Workshops
Monthly Exporting Newsletter (by email)
BUSINESS/SOCIAL - spreading the word
Suffolk Show Pavillion for members to exhibit
President's Golf Day
New Members' Evenings
Business networking with other organisations
Suffolk Business Women
For further information on membership benefits please contact:
Dick Calvesbert - Membership Manager
Email: dick@suffolkchamber.co.uk
Direct dial tel: 01473 694807