A GUIDE TO MAXIMISING YOUR
MEMBER BENEFITS
CONNECTIONS
KNOWLEDGE
INFLUENCE
Cambridgeshire
Chambers of
Commerce
INSPIRING BUSINESS SUCCESS WITH
THE COMPLETE PACKAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS
GLOBAL REACH
WELCOME
It is my great pleasure to introduce you to Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce,
a vibrant business membership organisation that provides businesses of all sizes and
sectors with the connections, opportunities and knowledge that are essential to success
– at home and abroad.
Here you’ll find an overview of the benefits included with every company’s Chamber
membership as well as the many opportunities to get involved and connect with other
members of the Chamber Network. We strongly believe that people do business with
people, and that networking is an essential ingredient to creating the long-lasting
connections upon which successful business relationships are built.
But there is far more to Chamber membership than just networking and as you will
see throughout the following pages, we are focussed on providing our members
with the knowledge needed to develop new skills and recognise new business potential, opportunities to influence
key decision-makers over issues affecting business growth and the tools to develop successful growth strategies
overseas.
Our members are at the heart of everything we do and we very much hope that your company will join us as we
continue to help businesses at all stages of their development to fulfil their potential.
John Bridge OBE DL
Chief Executive, Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
TYPES OF
MEMBERSHIP
Corporate Membership
Whatever your size, our Corporate Membership package provides everyone within your organisation with
opportunities to connect with others, develop new skills and enhance their knowledge, plus much, much more.
Global Membership
Designed for companies trading internationally, our Global Membership package provides additional discounts
on training and documentation services, access to Tate’s Export Guide, the leading international trade reference
publication worth hundreds of pounds, exclusive online networking opportunities, expert advice and support and
much more.
“The benefits of joining the Chamber have already exceeded our
expectations - connecting us with new clients and business associates,
opening doors to new business opportunities and providing us with new
tools to raise our profile across the Cambridgeshire business community. It’s
been a great investment.”
Anthony Gray, Cintra Translation & Interpreting
CONNECTIONS
We provide Chamber members with an extensive variety of opportunities to widen their
network of business contacts - building connections, creating opportunities and maximising
the benefits of being part of Cambridgeshire’s most vibrant business network.
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Opportunity to attend over 180 events a year
Promote company news for free in our monthly CONNECTED magazine
Publish company news and events for free on the Chamber website
Be found by other Chamber members with a free listing in our member directory, online and offline
Enhance your credibility by displaying our ‘member of’ logo on your website and business stationery
Links with national companies providing business services at exclusive rates to Chamber members
Exclusive opportunities to sponsor events and reach your target market
Discounted advertising rates in CONNECTED magazine.
benefits for Global Members
Opportunity to display our ‘global member of’ logo on your website and business stationery
Invitation to attend the Global Leaders Lunch at a discounted rate
Eligibility to enter the Chamber Global Award
Access to our exclusive LinkedIn networking group for Global Members, providing an opportunity
to post queries, contribute to discussions and share new business opportunities.
“When I set up my business and started attending
networking events many of the contacts I made
through the Chamber became my very first
customers. It gave me the confidence to keep going,
and all of 5iftyfournine’s customers have been
generated through attending networking events or
personal recommendation from existing customers.”
Shirley Rycroft, 5iftyfournine
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KNOWLEDGE
Chamber membership provides access to key information, expert advice and legal protection,
enabling you to stay informed, legally compliant and free to focus on what you do best building your business.
• Access to dozens of expert seminars across Cambridgeshire each year
• Live webchats providing expert advice from our sector committees
• Extend your knowledge and inspire other businesses to develop new skills by joining the
Chamber Idea Exchange
• FREE advice from our 24/7 legal helpline
• FREE legal expenses insurance protecting against the threat of costly tax investigations plus many
other benefits
• FREE HR advice line and online document library to ensure your policies and procedures are up-to-date
• FREE health and safety business review
• Significantly discounted online health and safety training courses.
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benefits for Global Members
Online access to Tate’s Export Guide, the leading international trade reference publication
Access to the International Idea Exchange, linking members to share expertise and provide advice
One hour of on-site documentation assistance and support each year from a member of the export team
Opportunities to ‘Ask the Chamber’ and seek advice and expert opinion.
“The Chambers’ online training facility is a low
cost, highly effective method of delivering training
without the need to hire trainers or venues. The
programmes are flexible and can be completed in
bite-sized chunks so you do not take colleagues
away from their work for long periods of time.”
Mark Chapman
Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust
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INFLUENCE
As a Chamber member you have the power to use our extensive contacts to influence key
decision-makers and play a leading role in tackling the issues that are preventing your
business from reaching its potential, while an experienced team of lobbyists represents your
interests in Whitehall.
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Raise local issues affecting your business as a member of your local Chamber committee
Contribute to national debates as a member of our policy forum
Complete our national Quarterly Economic Survey to ensure your views are represented in the results each
quarter
Shape events relevant to your area of expertise as a member of a sector committee
Use your membership to lobby local MPs on matters of local, regional and national economic interest
Shape the vision of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership
Influence the priorities of the London Stansted Cambridge Consortium
Identify and prioritise key areas for growth through our influential Infrastructure and Transport Sector.
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“Our involvement with the committees and sector
groups enables us to discuss and debate the
challenges we face, in the knowledge that through
the Chamber we have the ability to genuinely
influence policy and initiate improvements which
will help our business to grow.”
Alison Taylor, Conscious Communications
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GLOBAL REACH
We’re your gateway to international trade, providing a unique combination of expert
knowledge, essential documentation and the business connections needed to capitalise on
new market opportunities overseas and succeed in a global marketplace.
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Expert seminars and workshops to help you evaluate new markets
Access to expert advice and international connections at our monthly Cambridgeshire Export Club
Half price shipping across the world with our partners DHL
Free Foreign Exchange healthcheck
Discounted international trade training courses
Discounted export documentation processed in person and online by our experienced staff
Discounted translation services.
benefits for Global Members
10 free rejections per year – a saving of £50 (plus VAT)
Additional discounts on our international trade training courses
Additional discounts on export documentation processed in person and online
Additional discounts on our translation services
Exclusive discounts on the Go Global translation starter pack from Cintra Translating & Interpreting
Subscription to our informative Global e-newsletter.
“For those trading internationally, I can’t
recommend the Chambers’ Global Membership
package enough. The specialist knowledge and
overseas connections that the Chamber is able to
provide are absolutely essential for any company
committed to succeeding in a global marketplace.”
Pauline Collins, Johnson Matthey Plc
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JOIN OUR SUCCESS
Become a member of the Chamber network and we will make sure you start experiencing the benefits of
membership straight away. You can join online at www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk, where you’ll also find details
of annual subscription fees and our direct debit form if you’d like to spread the cost of your membership over the
course of the year. Alternatively, you can join at any Chamber event. Simply bring along your payment details and we
will activate your membership straight away.
Special rates may be applicable to schools and charities – please ask a member of staff for details when you join or
call the Membership Team on 01223 237414 for more information.
Cambridge Office
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Enterprise House, Vision Park, Histon,
Cambridge, CB24 9ZR
Tel: 01223 237414
Fax: 01223 237405
email: [email protected]
Peterborough Office
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
6 The Forum, Minerva Business Park, Lynch Wood,
Peterborough, PE2 6FT
Tel: 01733 370809
Fax: 01733 237437
email: [email protected]
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
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