Membership Benefits
Chamber Networking and Sponsorship
Birmingham Chamber has recently been awarded
West Midlands 'Best Networking group/club of the year 2010'.
One of the key reasons why businesses choose to become a member of the Chamber is to become better connected. Our networking events can significantly help develop and grow your business with the opportunity to meet like-minded business professionals and potentially new contacts, customers and suppliers.
We offer a variety of exciting events ranging from networking to seminars, featuring influential speakers from the business and political community with the occasional celebrity speakers.
Click here to view our range of events
Click here to view our events calendar
Click here to view our sponsorship and promotional opportunities
Member to Member Offers
Member to Member offers, is designed to provide members with the opportunity to promote their services or products at a discounted or special offer rate to other members.
Click here to view current Member offers
Click here to add a Member to Member offer
Chamber Publications
Events Update - is sent to all members on a monthly basis and includes a comprehensive list of current events for the concerning month.
eNews - a daily news update sent to all members and includes members' press releases and regional news stories. To feature a press release email s.cooke@birminghamchamber.org.uk.
ChamberLink Magazine - Chamber's Press and PR team produce ten issues a year and the monthly magazine is distributed FREE to members and selected organisations/businesses across the region. Members are encouraged to send in press releases or news information about their companies and products to s.cooke@birminghamchamber.org.uk.
FREE First Assist Legal Helpline
24/7 Legal Helpline – available 365 days a year for corporate and personal
issues throughout membership lifetime.
Contact Membership Relations Team on 0121 450 4210.
FREE (Online HR Service Support) - Business Builder
Business Builder is an online package that provides information on the key issues of business planning, sales and marketing, health and safety, HR and book keeping and is free of charge to members.
Click here to log in or download a registration form.
Chamber Business Services
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce offers the following services:
• Business Improvement
• Placement Consultancy
• Training
• Translations & Interpreting
• Tender Alert Service
International Trade Services
Birmingham Chamber operates one of the most respected international trade teams which is linked into UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), the government organisation promoting British business overseas.
Areas of support include:
• Export Advice and Support
• Trading in South Asia - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
• International Trade Promotion and Exhibitions
• Export Documentation and Training
• Doing Business in Europe (Enterprise Europe Network)
• Supplying The International Aid/Donor Agencies
Call 0121 450 4205 for further information.
Econonic Development and Partnership
Economic Development and Partnership (EDP) exists to support business sectors through a variety of public funded projects, including 'green' initiatives.
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Representation, Policy & Lobbying
The award winning policy team exists to improve the business environment for Birmingham and Solihull’s business. The team actively engages with members to represent their views to decision makers (elected and officers) which can make positive changes at a local, regional, national and even European level.
There are a number of policy working groups that members can become involved in or members can join the virtual committee to provide regular comments on current business and political issues.
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Auditel Utility Cost Review
If members are concerned about increasing utility costs and are looking at cutting costs, Auditel offers a utility and consumables review. This is the quickest and most direct way to put profit back onto the bottom line.
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AXA PPP Healthcare Scheme
AXA PPP Healthcare has teamed up with Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to
bring members affordable private medical insurance with unique benefits.
The Chamber Business Choice Healthcare package could help to reduce sickness absence, retain the best people and recruit the right candidates.
Click here to more information, alternatively contact Mandy Canny on
0121 607 1919 or email m.canny@birminghamchamber.org.uk.
Gastro Card
Birmingham Chamber has teamed up with Gastro Card to offer members a dining card with exclusive discounts in some of the top dining venues in the region. There is an opportunity to put members branding on the card.
For more information visit www.thegastrocard.co.uk, call 0121 285 0335 or email info@thegastrocard.co.uk, alternatively speak to the Chamber Membership Relations Team on 0121 450 4210.
Natwest Business Insurance
All businesses need insurance and in some cases it's a legal requirement. Birmingham Chamber has selected NatWest Business Insurance as a partner, to provide an extensive range of insurance cover designed specifically for member businesses.
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Businesses for Sale
Businessesforsale.com is the world's most popular website to buy or sell a business. We work with business brokers as well as thousands of private sellers to give members the largest selection of businesses for sale on the web.
If you are thinking of selling or buying a business, please contact Mandy Canny on 0121 607 1912 or email m.canny@birminghamchamber.org.uk
Chamber Marketing Health Check
Chamber is in partnership with Start 2 Finish Marketing, who can help with all your marketing requirements, from developing a marketing strategy to web and literature design, providing a start to finish marketing package.
Key services include:
- Virtual Marketing Department
- Strategy
- Brand Management
- Literature design and production
- Public Relations
- Website design and development
- Event Management
Call 0121 607 1908 for more information.
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Chamber Travel
Kanoo Travel, a franchise partner of American Express, is pleased to offer Birmingham Chamber of Commerce members the opportunity to book discounted* travel on business and holiday travel costs. The company will provide Chamber members with a local business travel service with full access to centrally negotiated American Express corporate savings, with over 25,000 hotels worldwide.
Expert travel consultants are ready to help you design your perfect getaway, available six days a week to help you plan the perfect holiday, take advantage of competitive deals on travel insurance and foreign exchange.
Call 0800 458 3412 and book today.
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Chamber Leasing
Members can make significant savings on cars, vans, fuel cards, finance and other motoring services. As Birmingham and Solihull members you are entitled to use our range of services all tailored to your exact needs, giving you a comprehensive range of discounts for all you motoring needs.
Chamber Leasing are a well established Fleet Management and Leasing company with a long history of providing excellent service to accredited chamber members via our range of qualified automotive services; please see the menu for our list of cost savings that can benefit members of Birmingham and Solihull chamber of commerce directly.
To find out more call 0845 544 0547 or email us direct on sales@chamberleasing.co.uk
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Forecourt Fuels
Guaranteed Way to Cut Your Diesel Costs… by at least 3 Pence per Litre!
A unique new fuel purchasing scheme, exclusively for Birmingham Chamber Of Commerce members, has just been launched offering members a guaranteed minimum saving of 3 pence per litre on their diesel purchases.
Road fuel is such a common (and often significant) overhead for many businesses. Birmingham Chamber has been heavily involved in setting up this initiative and we are delighted to offer Chamber fuel cards. The timing of the launch is relevant as experts forecast that recent significant rises in oil prices are set to continue during 2010. Do you really want to be the one who’s left behind paying more for fuel than your fellow members and worse still, your competitors?
To find out more call 0845 544 0547 or email us direct on sales@chamberleasing.co.uk