The LCC View
Membership of the Chamber guarantees you have a share of a collective voice that has the proven ability to represent your opinion at the highest level and to defend your business position.
The consensus of top level business commentator opinion is that 2008 will see a slow down in the UK economy. Chamber membership can provide real and valuable opportunities that no business can afford to ignore, for example:
· Networking opportunities with local, regional, National and International businesses
· Links with key decision makers in the Tameside borough and across Greater Manchester
· Marketing & Public Relations Opportunities in a variety of media
Membership of the chamber is one certain and accessible way to learn how to keep pace with change and develop new skills, sustainable relationships and successful business.
The Local Chamber Council (LCC)
The LCC is a body made up from the wider Tameside membersip working together for the benefit of the membership as a whole. We have businesses ranging from Sole Traders to multinationals all working together collaboratively. We are a real-time, in the moment, solution orientated group but based on a real solid, sustained, track record of achievement, willing to share both our innovation and experience for the greater good of the business community and society.
To help us focus clearly on achieving these objectives and avoid becoming a “talking shop”, we have agreed the following Aims, Objectives and Expectations.
LCC Aims
1. To represent the views of Tameside Chamber members across the borough in order to promote and develop Tameside member businesses
2. To direct Chamber policy work across the Tameside borough in order to influence local decision makers such as Tameside MBC and local members of Parliament
3. To be the focal point of Chamber membership views, for Press and PR, in order to allow members to benefit from increased exposure and opportunities for new business
4. To be at the heart of local business decision making and economic growth plans, utilising a collaborative Chamber voice, locally and nationally
5. To provide opportunities for members to meet key local influencers such as MPs, local councillors and TMBC Council Officers to build beneficial relationships
6. To aim to be a chamber that actively welcomes new members and promotes growth and understanding of the Greater Manchester Chamber
LCC Objectives
1. Regular and frequent opportunities for members to network and build relationships with each other
2. Collaboration & liaison with Tameside Business Family and other business to business networks
3. Attendance at and participation in local partnerships & policy meetings with reports back to the membership
4. Provide & support Seminars, Events & Master Classes on relevant business topics
5. Regular communication with the wider Tameside Chamber membership including advising members of the date of forthcoming meetings to give them the opportunity to have items put on the agenda
LCC Membership expectations
1. To attend the quarterly meetings – if you miss 3 out of 4 meetings over a 12 month period, your inclusion in the LCC group will be reviewed
2. To actively participate in leading GM Chamber policy work through LCC meetings and wider policy work
3. To use your skills and experience for the benefit of the wider membership – share the burden of business problems
The LCC are always looking for members to join the group. If you are interested and want to find out when the next meeting is or just want to find out a little more about what is discussed at meetings, please contact Hazel Kimmitt, Local Manager on 07773 350 753 or via email.