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CHAMBER ROLES & SERVICES
Introduction
About the Chamber
The Milton Keynes and North Bucks Chamber of Commerce is recognised nationally as one of the most dynamic and successful Chambers in the country; a member organisation 'working together to help build winning businesses'. Our membership is as broad and varied as the businesses in the area, and accounts for over 75% of the local workforce. Its important to remember the Chamber is for all the employees not just the Owner or Directors.
Having the strength of a national membership network behind us, we are equally passionate about helping local businesses succeed. Our aim is to provide comprehensive range of added value business development services to assist the growth of your business.
Through our value-added services we can save you time and money, as well as introduce you to potential customers, partners, suppliers and peers.
We know that growing business need to access their marketplace to connect with customers and suppliers, build their supply chain, grow their skills and capability and source finance for growth. Through the Chambers diverse network of members you can find all you need in ONE PLACE.
As a member of the Chamber, there are many benefits that you will be able to access as part of your subscription, as well as receiving preferential rates on a range of events and services. Whatever your reasons for
joining, we urge you to be active and use our services: the more you use the Chamber, the more your subscription will be worth and the stronger the Chamber becomes.
Why join the Chamber - what’s in it for you?
Being a member can significantly help your business grow and develop. Let us work with you to help build your business by providing:
- Excellent local networking opportunities Over 100 opportunities a year, with over 3000 attendees – how many of these could be potential customers of yours? Wondering how your competitors get their leads? Give yourself a competitive edge and take advantage of Milton Keynes’ leading networking organisation.
For instance, the Legal and Financial Services Network and Business Technology Network are examples of highly successful events popular across all sectors and size of companies. Our business lunch and dinner events are warmly welcomed by many organisations. Running a business can be a lonely experience, so we arrange member exclusive social and corporate hospitality events, as diverse as Golf,Towcester and Go Karting and visits to the Cabinet Rooms and House of Commons. Our behind the Scenes are appreciated for the personal insight.
- A campaigning voice
The business voice matters. We ensure it is heard.
The two key strategic issues we are currently addressing are the long-term growth of the Milton Keynes sub-region and the need to improve transport links. We also deal with a range of day-to-day issues on behalf of our members as diverse as crime, Royal Mail, rogue trading and misuse of the Internet.
Our role as the voice for business has been considerably strengthened by an alliance that has been forged with the Large Employers Association. The partnership ensures more effective representation of large employers’ views and provides a powerful network for sharing both business issues and best practice
- Information, support and advice
Ever wondered who to turn to for up-to-date information and advice?
Look no further. We have a range of support, at preferential rates to members, including:
- Customised training to match your business needs. This includes advanced management and business development programmes and NVQs
- A choice of short duration business skills training courses
- Competitively priced conference, training and meeting room facilities
- Specialist human resources advice and project management services
- A high quality information service which spans searches and reports, provision of mailing lists and business information enquiries
Our Chamber Business Advice Service , funded by private and public sector supporters, including the Milton Keynes Council and Business Link, offers practical support and guidance to people looking to start, or who have recently started, their own business in Milton Keynes and North Bucks.
Additionally, on behalf of Milton Keynes Council, we run managed premises at Kiln Farm for micro businesses. We also work closely with the provider of Business Link services in the local area, signposting members to their excellent advisory service which provides help, resources and contacts for businesses to establish themselves, run and grow successfully.
Over 1,000 companies in Milton Keynes and North Bucks actively trade outside the UK. If you already trade overseas, or are looking to enter new markets, the Chamber offers a valuable mix of services to support international growth.
Membership Services
Not convinced yet? Well how about some excellent exclusive benefits for members:
Exclusive Confidential Legal Helpline – giving expert advice on issues such as tax, VAT, property, accidents at work, health & safety and employment
Exclusive Chamber Legal Expenses – a comprehensive package of legal expenses cover for the employer and their employees
Exclusive Chamber Roadside Assistance and Recovery – package offering a huge 45% saving (in partnership with the AA)
Exclusive help with promoting your products and services – free listings in our annual members directory and members diary (with optional advertising opportunities in both), as well as our online directory of members
Exclusive Chamber Utility – cost cutting initiative dedicated to helping members drive down their business utility costs.
Many members find that these benefits alone cover their annual subscription fee.
‘Working together to help build winning businesses’ is our aim at the Chamber. We look forward to working with you.
INVEST MILTON KEYNES
If you are looking to locate to the Milton Keynes area, or to expand within the city, it's always useful to know someone who can source all the information and provide the services that you need. That is what we do for you here at Invest Milton Keynes. Invest MIlton Keynes is the partner you need in Milton Keynes.
Milton Keynes is the fastest growing city in the UK and is now home to over 9000 businesses. Inward investment attraction has always been key to its development and Invest Milton Keynes is the agency responsible for Bringing Business to Milton Keynes.
Follow this link to visit the Invest Milton Keynes website
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Contact Details:
Name: Membership Services Team
Tel: 01908 259000
Email: enquiry@mk-chamber.co.uk
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