28 . Glasgow Business November/December 2013


MAKE THE MOST OF MEMBERSHIP G


Glasgow Chamber of Commerce has tailored its benefi ts for diff erent groups of members


lasgow Chamber of Commerce is launching a new programme of benefi ts to enable


member businesses to make the most of their membership. Fees for existing members will


be unaff ected and new services are being added and improved in a layered approach which takes into account the size and motivations of companies at diff erent stages in their development. Glasgow Chamber of


Commerce exists to help its members to trade, save money on services, grow and infl uence. T is, in turn, helps the members to develop and strengthens the economy of the city and creates further opportunities for businesses, their suppliers and their staff to prosper and fl ourish. Richard Muir, Deputy Chief


Executive, Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, said: “We are launching this new programme to enhance the off ering for our members. “We have listened to our


members and we want to ensure that the benefi ts that we provide as a Chamber, the benefi ts of belonging, are of real value in today’s commercial world and fi t each member business where they are today and where they want to be in future.” T e new approach will see


Chamber membership segmented into fi ve diff erent levels to bet er suit each business. T is will help member businesses to maximise their membership and fully utilise the benefi ts depending on their priorities, motivations and size. T e new levels are:


» Essential Aimed at micro businesses with one to 10 employees. Networking


is key to these members. » Essential Plus For businesses in the 11 to 50 employee range. T ese members


have a desire to grow their business. » Premier Generally for enterprises with 51 to 250 employees. T ey are


developing new markets, products and services. » Leaders


For those with 250+ employees. T ese members want to get more involved in leadership issues in the city and region. » Partner/Platinum Partner


For businesses who wish to make a signifi cant contribution to Glasgow Chamber and who will gain an appropriate level of access to senior Chamber events, including Infl uencers Dinners.


Signifi cent benefi ts


From the Essential member level throughout the range of membership options available, there will be signifi cant benefi ts in belonging to Glasgow Chamber of Commerce. » Essential members will gain access to £1,000 worth of marketing support through Chamber publications and business networking with the cream of Glasgow businesses at


Members discuss the benefi ts of Glasgow Chamber membership. Below: Richard Muir, Deputy Chief Executive, Glasgow Chamber


of Commerce introduces an array of speakers who highlighted the discounted services they off er to Glasgow Chamber of Commerce members at a recent event detailing how to make the most out of Glasgow Chamber of Commerce membership


“We have listened to our members and we want to ensure that the benefi ts that we provide as a Chamber are of real value”


a discounted member rate and will be able to at end an annual conference for free. T ere is help available with


specifi c aspects of business life, including assistance with fi nding the right funding opportunities to improve and increase your staff through the Chamber’s Workforce Solutions off ering. In addition, there is support and advice on employee health issues with cash back on dental and optical plans and direct business assistance through Chamber Legal Expenses insurance and the Chamber 24/7 legal advice line. All members, from Essential up, will be off ered the £1,000


worth of marketing support. T is is


off ered through the


Chamber’s communication channels, including Glasgow Business magazine, the Chamber website, the Diary and Directory, social media through Glasgow Chamber’s Twit er feed with its 8,000 followers and through free at endance at an annual members’ event. » Essential Plus membership includes all the benefi ts off ered to an Essential member plus personal support from a named individual from the Chamber team with three points of contact a year, discounted Chamber HR services and discounted Merchant Services. T ere are also discounted deals


from Chamber Platinum Partners and group savings off ered on utilities, telecoms and fuel through the Chamber Cost Expert scheme. T ese are, of course, additional


to the networking events off ered to all Chamber member businesses.


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