GWE Business West joins the British Chambers of Commerce

GWE Business West joins the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) with effect from 1st February 2010. 

By joining the BCC, GWE Business West aims to raise its profile on a national level, linking in with the National lobby at a key time of political change. It will also enable direct input to BCC policy and research work, to share results and to represent the views of their Chambers of Commerce members. Achieving a broader audience for activity and the ability to promote key projects and policy at a much wider level.

Tessa Coombes, Director of Policy & Strategy at GWE Business West said “Overall, from a policy perspective it is good news as it enables us to set our work in the broader context of other Chambers, benchmark against what they are doing and share information and learning on key policy issues. As well as influence the British Chambers agenda.

“The ability to stand on a national platform as part of a bigger entity of business views and voices will allow us to help lobby for issues of interest and help promote, in particular, broader visioning work at a national level.”

A further benefit of joining the BCC will result in GWE Business West Chambers of Commerce members being able to take advantage of a number of additional benefits as part of their membership package. To highlight a few, new benefits will include Chamber Fleet Services, offering excellent preferential rates on The AA’s roadside assistance and fleet management services; access to a range of nationwide discounts from leading brands via an exclusive Chamber Connect Card; and the option to log in to Business Network Online, which provides businesses with new leads and competitive purchasing opportunities at a click of a button.

New businesses can also benefit by signing up to the Business Start-up Pack, which provides a comprehensive range of products and services to help them to develop their newly formed business.

These new services will be available shortly via GWE Business West Chambers of Commerce, which operates the network of Bristol, Bath, South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire Chambers of Commerce, engaging with over 2000 members.

"Becoming part of a wider network of Accredited Chambers will provide some tangible benefits for our members, as well as raising the GWE Business West profile and catchment area with Government and other National agencies." said GWE Business West Chambers of Commerce Director, Nigel Hutchings.

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