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 an impactful start to 2022.

Our extensive events programme has seen a fantastic start to 2022. Since restrictions were lifted bookings have soared, 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 have 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 have introduced is 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.

Other highlights of the events calendar this year have seen Liverpool Chamber host our Innovation in Business Award Winner’s Reception in February, where winners and sponsors joined us at the breathtaking 360 Sky Bar on Old Hall Street to celebrate their success at last November’s event. Attendees enjoyed drinks and delicious canopies, whilst taking in the views of our beautiful city.

We also kick-started the year with the launch of our School Business Network, to better connect Liverpool employers to schools. The new innovative project has seen a hugely positive response and aims to enhance the skills and employability of students in the Liverpool City Region by bringing educators and employers closer together in a central hub.

If you would like to discuss how Strategic Partnership or Patronage to Liverpool Chamber can support your business, please contact Tom Woolley via tom.woolley@ liverpoolchamber.org.uk.

Membership Executive, Jordan Rhoda, looks back on our #GrowMySME Programme and ahead to our next series of workshops.

Throughout 2022 we continue to support new and growing SMEs through our #GrowMySME Programme. This fully-funded programme offers an opportunity for Liverpool City Region businesses to make valuable connections with experts from within our network who can help them to grow.

In our first quarter we hosted four workshops - #GrowMyProfile on all things marketing, social media, PR, and branding, #GrowMyWorkforce on recruitment guidance and best practice HR policies, #GrowMyIncome on becoming investment ready and access to funding, and #GrowResponsibly on the future of responsible investment and why ESG matters. A huge thank you to Alexander & Bailey Marketing, Tuesday Media, Bolland & Lowe, Morecrofts Solicitors, Glass Ceilings Change Management, Courtney Reed Recruitment, LCR Finance Hub, MSIF, Reflect Financial Ltd, and Be Ethical Training for joining us as our experts for the quarter. We are delighted to have had their support and look forward to helping SMEs to develop over the coming year.

Our next series of #GrowMySME workshops are to set take place at the end of May 2022 and we encourage all Liverpool City Region based SMEs to engage with us to see what opportunities are available to help them grow. Finally, a warm welcome to all of our new members in 2022! Since our last edition, we have been joined by two new Chamber Patrons, five Strategic Partners, 1 Liverpool Law Society Affiliate, and 30 Liverpool Chamber Members (including four Charity/ Association Members). We are delighted to welcome you into our network and look forward to working with you throughout 2022.

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.