| Lobbying and Representation |
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| The Association has the responsibility to represent your interests and those of the whole business community at local, regional and national levels. The Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce respects the needs and aspirations of all sectors and, therefore, is uniquely qualified to lobby on your behalf. |
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| Information |
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| The Association is able to supply local and regional information relevant to your business and, through its contacts and networking, is able to provide business and trade opportunities. |
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| Database |
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| The Association has a business database with information on member businesses/companies that includes: size of company, products or services and company contacts. In addition, we hold details of other business support organisations within the region. |
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| Letter of Credit Service |
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| A service designed to provide new and experienced exporters with assistance on all aspects of the Letter of Credit system of payments. |
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| Inter-trading - Site Visits |
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| Associate member companies ‘open their doors’ to offer opportunities to develop contacts with other businesses within the district. |
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| Inter-trading - Members Discount Card |
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| This scheme is proving to be popular in increasing business opportunities and improving local inter-business trading. A list of participating members is published monthly. |
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| Inter-trading - Meet the Buyer Day |
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| Large companies need to know where products and services are available locally, and small to medium sized suppliers need to be able to take advantage of available contracts. The Association arranges appointments for interested members, thus enabling buying opportunities to be discussed. |
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| Networking - Chamber Link Lunches |
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| Monthly and bi-monthly business lunches with guest speakers are organised by the local Chambers of Commerce to establish business contacts, and to allow networking with other businesses within the local districts. |
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| Networking - Social Events |
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| Throughout the year, the Association runs various social functions to which all members are invited. These include Golf Days and the Annual Dinner Dance. These are great opportunities for all members to meet socially. |
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| Networking - Business Networks |
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| The Association run a number of specialised business networks. For more details, click on the Business Networks link on the menu bar. |
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| Wessex Business Breakfast |
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| This popular event is hosted on the last Friday of the month in conjunction with various sponsors and high profile guest speakers. |
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| Conference Organisation |
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| The Association has extensive experience in planning and organising conferences and workshops and can assist member companies. In Trowbridge, the Association has an air-conditioned conference room that can be hired by the hour or day. |
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| Special Relationships with Overseas Chambers of Commerce |
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Elblag - Poland
Rivierenland - Netherlands
The Association is also a member of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Business Clinics |
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| Through the network of the Chambers, the Association has enlisted the support of members who are prepared to offer their services for a limited period, free of charge. 30-minute ‘clinics’ can be arranged, offering advice or guidance from experienced professionals. |
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| Web Site Link & Page Service |
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Place your business on the Internet
The Wessex Association of Chambers of Commerce knows many businesses are keen to get on-line but are unsure how much it will benefit them. So, the Association has joined forces with Trowbridge Internet Company, JPC InfoNet, to get you started.
Click here for more details. |
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| Training |
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The Association runs a programme of relevant courses for businesses in the region.
These cover the following topic areas
Safety:
- Health & Safety for Managers
- Health & Safety Risk Assessment
- Manual Handling
- Fire Safety
- 16th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations update
- Electricity at Work Regulations
- CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene
- First Aid Appointed Person
- First Aid Re-qualification
- First Aider at Work
Finance:
- Cashflow & Credit Management
- International Trade
- Beginning in Export
Management:
- Effective Meetings
- Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Sales:
- Working for Customers
- Professional Telephone Techniques
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