CHAMBER NEWS
Chamber scoops national award for Excellence in International Trade
The Chamber has scooped the Excellence in International Trade Award from the British Chambers of Commerce. The award, sponsored by DHL, recognises the Chamber’s success in supporting businesses to trade overseas, an element of which was issuing over 22,000 export documents a year for clients to accompany over £500m worth of goods. Other important areas of work are the global
networks that have been developed, an outstanding array of international training options and an important intern placement service. Chamber Chief Executive, Scott Knowles, said: “I am
delighted for the Chamber and particularly for the 17 members of staff who make up our international trade team that we have won this award. It is due recognition of their expertise and hard work and also recognition at the highest level of the portfolio of services we offer to members. Our staff are highly qualified and experienced and the fact that their expertise has been recognised shows just how good they all are. I collected the award, but it is theirs, not mine.” The Chamber was praised by the judges for its
expertise on trade links and in-depth knowledge of its market.
In the past three years, it has introduced a series
of changes including increasing staff, streamlining electronic documentation procedures and engaging with local business leaders on its International Trade Steering Group, which has increased the profile of the international trade team and the profitability of the Chamber. Francis Martin, President of the BCC, said:
“Recognising the growing importance of international trade to the UK’s economic performance, East Midlands Chamber has listened to the needs of its members and is providing them with expert help in exporting overseas. “The Chamber has invested significantly in its
international trade team, building high levels of expertise to underpin and further develop the services it provides. The Chamber is a well-deserved recipient of this award.” Shannon Diett, VP Marketing, DHL said: “This
award recognises the vital role Chambers provide in championing international trade. “DHL shares this passion and is delighted to see
East Midlands Chamber taking a leading role in encouraging, facilitating, and giving businesses the confidence they need to succeed on a global scale.”
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Chamber fund set to benefit charities
As part of the Chamber’s Annual Christmas Lunch, held in Leicester in December 2015, the Chamber set up the East Midlands Chamber Charitable Fund as a result of charitable donations by members at the event. The fund is administered by
Chamber member Leicestershire & Rutland Community Foundation (LRCF) and provides a platform for the Chamber to support charitable causes while also managing all the money safely and within charitable law, claiming Gift Aid in the process. The three charities benefiting
from the East Midlands Chamber Charitable Fund this year are: • Ashgate Hospice • RSPCA Chesterfield & North Derbyshire Branch • Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
The total amount raised by the fund will be split equally and presented to the charities at the 2016 Annual Christmas Lunch. The charities for 2017 will be selected by new President Geoff Poyzer, with full details available in the next edition of Business Network.
You can also donate direct at
www.llrcommunityfoundation.org.uk
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