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Benefits of joining Suffolk's Ultimate Business Network

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