Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is a modern member-led organisation with more than 1300 members. Here are some of their comments about the benefits of Chamber membership:

Chamber Service: Business support and advice

Company Name: Tyrrell's Potato Crisps

Contact Name: Janice Bennett

Quotation:

"We rely on the Chamber to provide a local source of knowledge on a range of subjects as diverse as health and safety through to export administration."

Chamber Service: Business Training

Company Name: Taylor Lane Timber Frame

Contact Name: Kath Taylor

Quotation:

"Our managers all enjoyed and benefitted from the IOSH 'Managing Safely' course held on our premises. It was pitched at exactly the right level and we were delighted with a 100% pass rate".

Chamber Service: Chamber General

Company Name: Reprodux

Contact Name: Alison Holmes

Quotation:

"We joined the Chamber of Commerce to make our business more visible, to connect with like-minded people and to grow. The Chamber has helped us to achieve success beyond our expectations."

Chamber Service: Expo's

Company Name:  Magic Whiteboard

Contact Name: Neil Westwood

Quotation:

"I have attended 2 EXPO’s in Redditch and Worcester and the events are great for meeting new customers and networking with other businesses".

Chamber Service: Export Documentation

Company Name: Micron Sprayers

Contact Name: Nicky Preece

Quotation:

"Using E-certs is simple and so efficient we are now able to achieve same day dispatch even where shipments require EUR1s or Certificates of Origin to go forward with the goods.  The support from the Chamber is fantastic so we can always be sure our documentation meets legal requirements, and we can even use the website to easily trace (and even copy!) documentation from previous shipments."

Chamber Service: HR In Action / HR Consultany

Company Name: Bluespier International

Contact Name: Susan Williams

Quotation:

“We have used the contracted services of the Chamber of Commerce for our HR function for over 3 years and have found this service to deliver us benefits on many levels.  Not only do our directors and managers get top quality HR expertise, advice and management which we know is up to date and well informed on current requirements, best practice and legislation, but also we have not had the expense of employing an HR Manager and having to vet their credentials and capabilities.  Our staff have therefore had access to the highest quality HR support and we have done this at an economic rate, with the confidence that we are getting a top quality service.”

Company Name: Clive Marlow Marketing Ltd

Contact Name: Clive Marlow

Quotation:

"One of the main benefits of being a Chamber member is the networking opportunities. Three years ago I was introduced to Alison Holmes at Reprodux and since then we have developed an excellent working relationship that is mutually beneficial."

Chamber Service: New Member - Why Join?

Company Name: Hands On At Work

Contact Name: Kathy Scott

Quotation:

"As a new business, less than one year old, we have found the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking Meetings invaluable. They allow you to meet other businesses in the region and find out more about the people behind those businesses. This way you build relationships giving you a better insight as to how people work and opportunities to learn from others and discuss ideas. Definitely recommended."

Chamber Service:  Policy

Company Name: Bosch

Contact Name: Neil Schofield

Quotation:

"From visiting the European Union building in Brussels, to meetings with local MP's and decision makers the Chamber's Policy Team are always there to support me in achieving Worcester Bosch's ambitions".

Chamber Service: Private healthcare

Company Name: Malvern Medical Developments Ltd.

Contact Name: Kate Broadbent

Quotation:

"With help and advice from the Chamber, I have been able to sort out a new provider."

Chamber Service: Retaining Employees

Company Name: borwell

Contact Name: Andrea Borwell-Fox

Quotation:

"Our staff have benefited from the excellent services that the Chamber provides and this has led to improved morale."

Chamber Service: Area Council Member

Company Name: Wilkins Surveyors

Contact Name: Roger Wilkins

Quotation:

"The Chamber's continuing close contact with central and local government makes sure that I am always in touch with what is happening, and that my view can be properly heard." 

Chamber Service: Chairman

Company Name: Crowther Beard

Contact Name: John Painter

Quotation:

"The Chamber is  a vibrant membership organisation that has been an integral part of the community for nearly 200 years. Whilst the business has seen many changes over that time period, the original objectives of supporting companies to survive and grow and developing the  economy of the two counties remain and will continue to do so."

Company Name: Chamber of Commerce

Contact Name: Gwen Evans

Quotation:

"My enthusiasm for my job comes from meeting lots of different businesses and telling them about services that can really help their business."