MEMBER ZONE MEMBER BENEFITS


CHAMBER FX Exclusive foreign exchange member package


offering free health check, low transfer fees and free account opening. Key benefits include bank-beating exchange rates.


SEMLEP OFFERS CAREER ADVICE


When you were younger, did you picture the career you have now? The world of work can be daunting and confusing for young people, which is why SEMLEP, in partnership with the Careers and Enterprise Company work with local schools and colleges to support with the delivery of careers information and guidance. Working with over 120 schools in the South East Midlands, SEMLEP’s


Enterprise Coordinators support senior leadership teams to inspire students about their careers. The programme aims to help young people reach their potential and develop the relevant skills and knowledge ready for the world of work. To share first-hand insight with students, SEMLEP has created the


Enterprise Adviser Network. What is an Enterprise Adviser? A business- professional who wants to make a difference and support young people to make informed career decisions, who volunteers to work with the school. By sharing their first-hand knowledge of the working world, the EA’s


work alongside the schools to embed careers into the curriculum, create insightful events and connect the school to other local businesses and more. Richard Osbourne and Kevin Rogers have volunteered as EA’s since 2015. Kevin Rogers, partner at Wilson Browne and board president of the


Chamber, said: “I have seen first-hand how much impact one person can make in terms of both supporting the school at senior level with decisions and business insight, but also with helping to fill the gaps in the student experience. “When I realised that I could ask my network of businesses large and


small to step in and help with vital employer engagement and interactions it was an obvious, simple thing to do that has had a profound impact.”


POSTWORKS TAKES ITS SERVICE ONLINE


Following a significant growth in business and investment in new equipment, online mailing company Postworks has moved to larger premises, doubling production capacity. Postworks is an online franking


company providing businesses with an online cloud-based alternative to franked postage. Moving to the new site has


caused no disruptions to the service for customers, and throughout the transition security and customer experience has been fully maintained. James Booker, Postworks CEO,


said: “Perhaps growth during this crisis can be seen as bittersweet, but it's reassuring to us that we are supporting thousands of organisations during such turbulent times.


CEO James Brooker “It isn’t really feasible for


employees working from home to take the franking machine and printer from the office during the lockdown. “Our team has gone the extra


yard at helping small businesses, the NHS, and even whole councils switch over to online franking. That's testament to the dedicated team that is Postworks.”


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CHAMBER HEALTH PLAN Provided by Westfield Health, Chamber Primary Health Plan can give members cover from just £5.57 per employee, per month.


CHAMBER AA Chamber members can save up to 63% on roadside assistance for business vehicles in a scheme provided by The AA.


PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT REPRESENTATION


Our mission is to be the voice and influence of Northamptonshire’s business community and represent their views and priorities to government and decision makers. We aim to create an environment that aids and supports the continued success and growth of our members. Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce acts as your voice to the


policy-makers. Representing the interests of our members - we push for legislation that will make your business life easier and stimulate growth. We challenge legislation that holds you back. Our role is to explore and highlight issues that could and do hinder the continued economic growth, success and prosperity of Northamptonshire. With colleagues at the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC), we


campaign nationally on the economy, reducing red tape and regulation, and encouraging enterprise. Locally, regionally and nationally, our Representation arm acts on behalf of our businesses views, priorities and interests such as planning & growth, transport, Brexit and finance. Through our well established and strong relationships with key


influencers and decision makers from Northamptonshire and Westminster, the Chamber is in a well-respected and attractive position to give members a voice and insight into the issues affecting the business community in the region.


WE’LL HELP YOU WITH: • Northamptonshire Economy - through our Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), we feed into local and national government economic strategies, The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee and the OBR.


• Politicians in your area - we have deep rooted partnerships with local MPs, council leaders and business enterprises so we can help you get in contact or act on your behalf to enact change.


• Social trading - The Chamber can put you in touch with local procurement and tender opportunities We link businesses to relevant opportunities via various routes notifying members of any tender opportunities via our website and eBulletin newsletters.


For more info on our policy and representation work, call the members line on 01604 490414 or email policy@northants- chamber.co.uk


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