Membership
Join the UK's largest Chamber network, a thriving community with over 4,000 members and 700,000 employees.
Greater Manchester's economy is worth around £90 billion, and has almost doubled in value since the early 2000s. We get more foreign direct investment than any other UK region, and our economy is growing faster than the UK average. It's a good time to be a part of your Chamber, and to grow with your region.
Grow your Network
Use the strength of our network, to grow your own. With over 4,000 members, and 35,000 businesses engaging annually – the Chamber is here to support you in establishing your own business community. Delivering 250+ networking events, and hosting 16,500+ delegates, we'll get you connected with prospects, suppliers, partners and more.
Business Support Services
Running a business is challenging - let the Chamber lighten the load. Whether you’re evaluating your costs, seeking HR advice, or aiming to improve workforce retention, Chamber membership offers comprehensive, 360-degree business support. Let us take care of your business needs, so you can focus on what matters most.
Market your Message
Tap into our active, engaged, and growing audience to amplify your key messages. With a social presence of 75,000+ followers and a range of digital communications targeting specific segments, marketing through your Chamber membership is a smart choice. Our diverse channels can elevate your business profile, position you in the Greater Manchester market and connect you with potential new clients.
Take your Trade Global
Ready to take your business global? The Chamber is here to support every step of your international trade journey. As a HMRC-compliant customs broker, we’ll handle your documentation, help you enter new markets, and provide expert advice along the way. Expanding internationally is easy with the Chamber by your side.
Use your Business Voice
The Chamber is your independent voice in the business community, representing the interests of businesses across our city region. Whether through our Economic Survey, which informs key stakeholders, or our policy and campaign work, where we lobby local and central government, we’re here to advocate for you. Join us and be part of the voice that drives change.
Growth Services
Events
Choose from a schedule of 250+ events each year, accessing a network of 16,500+ delegates. From open networking, to carefully curated roundtables - there's events to suit all roles, and all sectors - we'll help you identify the best opportunities for you.
Marketing
Tap into our active, engaged, and growing audience to amplify your key messages. Our established channels can elevate your business profile, position you in the Greater Manchester market and connect you with potential new clients. All included in membership!
Go Global
Find new international markets, and endless business opportunities. Use our in-house expertise to scale your business globally, and open up a world of opportunity. With a significant overseas network - we can provide the connectivity, and the support.
Finance Finder
Access the Chamber Finance Finder through Chamber membership. Looking for funding? Finance? Grants? Investment? Use our handy search tool to see what's available to you, and seamlessly submit an application.
Member Logo
Tell the market that you're part of their Chamber network. We've created a community which encourages collaborative working and member-to-member business opportunities - so use our logo to demonstrate your commitment to Greater Manchester!
Silent Insurance Review
With the rising costs of running a business, insurance can be something that just renews on auto-pilot with priorities focused elsewhere. Our partners, JM Glendinning, are offering all members a free silent review - they can check you're fully covered and that you're on the best rates in the market. Just complete your details below (with your renewal date) and the team will be in touch.
Get a Review
Support Services
360 Support
Access support for HR, Legal, Tax, VAT, Health and Safety via our complementary 360 support service. With a 24/7 advice line, and a comprehensive document library. Use as your first line of support, or your second opinion. Just know you're covered.
Chamber Utilities
Energy costs have been rising and volatile for some time, Chamber Utilities can review your current energy bills and usage, the specialist team can either give you peace of mind that you’re on the best rate in the market, or they can try and bring your costs down.
Chamber Roadside Assist
We work directly with the AA to offer discounted fleet cover through Chamber membership. The discount applied can be up to 67%, with one member saving over £1,700 per year, just by being a member of our Chamber.
Silent Insurance Review
Insuring your business can be complex, expensive, and sometimes confusing. Membership offers you an Insurance Review to check you've got the right cover, and are on the best rate. With experts on Cyber, now is the time to protect your business.
Employee Support
Membership covers all of your employees with a 24/7 AXA advice line to support with any health or wellbeing concerns. So whether they've got financial worries, medical concerns or they need someone to talk to, you're looking after your team with your Chamber membership.
Primary Health Plan
This plan offers employers an affordable, high-value employee plan which provides employees with health expenses cover whilst protecting businesses from issues such as absenteeism. It's so good, we provide it to our own team.
Technology Support
Our Partners can provide you with a full technology and infrastructure review - providing advice on technology for growth, and how your business can be more productive and efficient by using the right hardware, and only paying for the required licenses!
Membership Action Plan
Get membership to work for you. Speak with our team, and we'll help shape a Membership Action Plan to get you started and to drive that ROI.