Membership Update

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

Tom Woolley

Head of Membership and Business Growth

Jordan Rhoda

Membership Executive Head of membership and business growth Tom Woolley shares his thoughts on the launch of an impactful series of events for our Strategic Partners and Patrons:

Liverpool Chamber’s extensive events programme saw a fantastic start to 2022, to the point that our first three events of the year were declared sold out well before the event date.

To keep up with demand, we introduced two exciting new events to our substantial programme, the first being ‘Chamber Socials’. The Chamber Socials will see us visit a different hospitality venue each month, where members are invited to network and enjoy a few drinks whilst partaking in a range activities on offer within the venue. The second new, recurring event we’ve introduced are our Executive Receptions, taking Strategic Partners and Patrons on money can’t buy experiences each month, offering them the opportunity to connect with their fellow executive level members in a range of interesting settings. This monthly opportunity, hosted by our CEO Paul Cherpeau, has delivered some unforgettable events, with senior leaders and decision makers within each organisation meeting in some exceptionally unique settings!

Our first event saw guests invited to join our annual President’s Lunch, which immediately followed our AGM at Malmaison Liverpool, offering a great opportunity to connect with fellow members.

This event was followed by April’s offering: an exclusive networking reception and concert at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Guests were treated to Scottish inspired drinks and canapés pre-concert in the exclusive 1840 Room, providing an excellent opportunity to network with some of Liverpool’s best businesses, before watching the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra concert ‘Scottish Symphony’, conducted by Julian Rachlin.

May’s Executive Reception took us on an exclusive tour of Liverpool John Lennon Airport, with guests receiving the opportunity to travel through security and behind the scenes of one of the UK’s fastest growing airports. The trip to the Airport’s fire station was definitely a highlight!

Our globetrotting showed no signs of slowing for June’s event as Liverpool Chamber, in association with the Consulate of Hungary, cordially invited guests to an afternoon of Hungarian wine tasting at RSM’s incredible Chapel Street offices. Guests were treated to an address from the Consul General, and guided through the best wines that the country produces by expert Helga Gal.

Members actually received two Executive Receptions for the price of one in June, as we were given a once in a lifetime opportunity to explore Martins Bank, the iconic Grade II listed building on Water Street. Guests received an exclusive opportunity to be the last to see inside the historic building before it closes its doors for a grand restoration and reopening by Kinrise. Thanks to our expert guides Cal and Tommy, we heard all about the building’s history, including a tour of the vaults which housed the bulk of Britain’s gold reserves during World War II, and the restoration project to bring this exquisite building back to life. A huge thank you to Graffiti Spirits Group, who hosted an exquisite cocktail reception following our tour.

These events have formed the perfect backdrop to allow our Strategic Partners and Patrons to form valuable connections, so if you would like to discuss how Strategic Partnership or Patronage to Liverpool Chamber can support your business, please contact me via tom.woolley@

liverpoolchamber.org.uk.

Membership Executive, Jordan Rhoda, shares his thoughts on our #GrowMySME Programme and Marketing Workshops.

After a fantastic start to our #GrowMySME Programme in the first quarter of 2022, the Liverpool Chamber has partnered with A&B Marketing, Bolland & Lowe, and Tuesday Media to continue supporting new and growing SMEs.

Our #GrowMySME Marketing Bootcamps started on the 17th June and run every Friday in the Cotton Exchange Building for six weeks, with the aim of demystifying the world of branding, digital marketing, and storytelling. These workshops are an excellent opportunity for new businesses or growing SMEs looking to upskill their team.

From everyone at the Chamber and our latest cohort of #GrowMySME applicants, thank you to Rian BaileyWeir, John Lowe, and Sophie Wilson for sharing their knowledge, insights, and time with us this quarter.

This fully-funded programme is open to all Merseyside-based SMEs and Liverpool Chamber Members, so please get in touch to find out more and register your interest for the next series of workshops. Finally a warm welcome to our new members. This quarter we have been joined by 2 Chamber Patrons, 6 Strategic Partners, 28 Chamber Members, and 2 Liverpool Law Society Affiliates.

If you are interested in joining the Liverpool Chamber or would like to know more about our #GrowMySME Programme, contact Jordan on Jordan.

Rhoda@liverpoolchamber.org.uk

to find out how we can support your business.