MEMBERSHIP UPDATE

Hear about what the membership team have been up to throughout the past quarter

Membership and Business Growth Manager, Jordan Rhoda, looks back on the Liverpool Chamber’s start to 2023.

2023 has kicked off with a fantastic start for the Liverpool Chamber and our Members. It’s been brilliant to welcome back members to our extensive events programme as well as welcoming a range of both new and existing businesses into our region’s business community.

popular than ever, with visits to the Quirky Quarter, Clockwise Offices, Nova Scotia, The Denbigh Castle, and the Royal Institution being popular with up to 130 attendees.

can benefit in terms of jobs, skills, and contractual opportunities. We look forward to welcoming back the Houses of Parliament R&R Programme team later in the year to take these important discussions further.

Jordan Rhoda Membership and Business Growth Manager

I would like to warmly welcome Gardner Systems PLC, Lloyds Banking Group, and Liverpool Empire Theatre as Strategic Partners of the Liverpool Chamber and look forward to working with them throughout the year ahead.

The Chamber’s networking events – our Well Connected and Chamber Socials which are open to all members – have proved more

We have also welcomed back our executive level members to our Executive Reception series with a private lunch alongside our friends from the City of Liverpool College at the fantastic Academy Restaurant. Strategic Partners and Chamber Patrons were given a fascinating insight into the future development plans of the college. This series of events offers an opportunity for executive level members to forge valuable relationships at the top level and we cannot wait to share our plans for the quarter ahead.

In February the Liverpool Chamber were excited to host a roundtable with the Houses of Parliament R&R Programme, the biggest and most complex building restoration project ever undertaken in the UK. This roundtable at the stunning Museum of Liverpool saw some of the Liverpool City Region’s leaders in construction, heritage, conservation, skills and supply chain sectors explore our regional strengths and learn how Liverpool

The Chamber also welcomed the return of the School Business Network, in partnership with Liverpool City Council and SupplyWell, held at the world-class Spaces at The Spine. Entering its second year this project has developed fantastic links between businesses and schools, including the launch of the Legal Programme involving a collective of leading Liverpool law firms who have teamed up to widen access to the legal profession.

Throughout February the Chamber hosted our first series of #GrowMySME Marketing and Sales Workshops of the year, supporting over 30 growing businesses with insights from the world of marketing and sales. Taking place over four weeks, we were joined by experts from Bolland & Lowe, A&B Marketing, United Wolves Productions, and Sales Geek Liverpool, covering topics from brand and digital marketing to creating video content and increasing revenues.

Business Engagement Officer, James Parker, shares his insight into the Chamber’s Partner Services and Member Savings.

Chamber members have exclusive access to services and savings provided by our trusted partners, designed to save you time and money. By highlighting our Partner Services, we streamline the process of accessing high quality solutions, facilitating business growth and development across the Liverpool City Region. From regular discussions with business owners and executives, we are aware that the search for a reliable service can be a tedious and, at times, frustrating process. Underlining the importance of why we have partnered with industry experts to take the stress away. Considering the current rate of inflation and the squeeze on budgets, the value of the services will pay dividends in the future and we urge you to make the most out of your membership at the chamber.

James Parker Business Engagement Officer

We currently offer eleven services that members can take advantage of, including: Chamber Four Services, Morecrofts Legal Team; Coeus Business Insurance; Chamber Digital Team powered by Halcyon and Gardner Systems; Arriva Travel Club; Enterprise Car Club; Bruntwood Co-Working Spaces; Sustainable Energy First Free Energy Health Check, Moneycorp Foreign Exchange, AA Roadside Assistance, and Swoop Finance Finder.

Our partners offer a wide range of services, accounting for the various needs of the members we serve at the Chamber. For instance, the Swoop Finance Finder may be most suitable to a local SME that only employs a handful in the city region helping them to source funding to support their growth. Whereas, a nation-wide organisation with employees scattered across the country may benefit most from using the Car Club as Enterprise Rent-A-Car offer members a payas-you-go rental scheme. Examples of other services available include business insurance provided by Coeus Insurance - Coeus provide a hassle-free, cost effective service to Chamber members. Similarly, if you are looking to save on your energy bills and consumption, Sustainable Energy First provide Chamber member a free energy health check – helping to save on your energy costs.

To access these services, follow this link and select ‘Member Savings’ and ‘Partner Services’: https://www.liverpoolchamber. org.uk/join-us/.

If you would like to discuss how membership with the Liverpool Chamber can support your organisation, or you would like to know how to make the most of our Partner Services, please contact Jordan Rhoda or James Parker via jordan.rhoda@liverpoolchamber.org.uk or james.parker@liverpoolchamber.org.uk.