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We provide Chamber members with many opportunities to widen their network of business contacts – building connections, creating opportunities and maximising the benefits of being part of Cambridgeshire’s most vibrant business network.
MEET THE CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP TEAM
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If you want to find out more about the benefits included in your Chamber membership, get in touch with one of the team or chat with them at one of our events across the county.
KAMLA SOORIAH, Head of Membership
Kamla joined us in October 2021 having been a Chamber member herself for 11 years in two previous roles. She already knew the benefits of membership and now enjoys sharing this with other people and being part of how it can work for them too. Having previously worked in weddings, events and magazines she is passionate about the whole membership experience including networking events, connected magazine and the website. k.sooriah@cambscci.co.uk
JACK WILSON, Membership Executive
Jack recently joined us in May. He has a vast and varied background of experience in many sectors including sales, insurance, finance, civil service and much more. His love for networking and building strong professional relationships is something he feels will help drive new membership as well as develop existing member relations. Jack is endlessly ambitious and feels there is no limit to what the Chamber team can achieve in the future. j.wilson@cambscci.co.uk
BREN COLEMAN, Membership Co-ordinator
Bren has been with us since April 2011. She believes in offering a positive customer experience, whether that be for a potential member looking to find out more about the Chamber, or as an existing member to guide you in the right direction in regard to all the benefits, services and opportunities the membership holds. Bren wants to ensure you get the most from your Chamber membership. b.coleman@cambscci.co.uk
Build connections
Networking is key to individual and company development. Businesses network to develop relationships with people and companies they may do business with now, and in the future. These connections help to establish rapport and trust among the business community. The Chamber provides many opportunities for members to widen their network of business contacts through building opportunities and maximising the benefits of being part of Cambridgeshire’s most vibrant business network. Each month we hold informal networking evenings across the county, these are free to attend and allow you to build new connections. Take this opportunity to catch up with familiar acquaintances you haven’t seen in a while, mingle with new business contacts and share knowledge and skills with like-minded professionals. We also hold regular structured safari networking events with guest speaker and breakfast. Or for something less structured, we hold regular sector events, social events and dinners. Turn to event pages 34 to see what’s coming up or visit our website www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk/events
ONLINE HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING
The Chamber offers a wide range of online Health & Safety training courses, ranging from health & safety inductions and manual handling to more specialised courses designed for hospitals, care homes, education providers and retailers. We’ve added a new course to our list: Data Protection & GDPR This Data Protection & GDPR Course learning outcomes include: Understand your Data Protection responsibilities and how GDPR is used to protect confidential or sensitive information. This course explains Data Processing compliance, and the formal roles of the ICO, Data Controller, Data Processor and the Data Protection Officer (DPO). The whole course, on average, takes 23 minutes. Full details of all our online courses, including Data Protection & GDPR can be found at www.cambridgeshiretraining.co.uk.
CHAMBER CONFERENCE ROOM AVAILABLE TO HIRE
We have a conference room available to hire for up to 10 people with free parking.
Costs: £200.00 (plus VAT) full day, £115.00 (plus VAT) half day. 10% discount for Chamber members. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided for £2.00 (plus VAT) per person. If you’re interested in hiring the John Bridge Conference Room please email enquiries@cambscci.co.uk or telephone 01223 237414
Choose The Right Venue For Your Off-Site Event
The benefits of getting away from the desk to have an off-site meeting or a team building day are numerous – including leaving the daily tasks behind and allowing a clear focus on broader issues. Choosing the right venue can play a key role in the day’s success – so what should you look for? Meet Cambridge, which has a portfolio of more than 50 venues ranging from historical Colleges to contemporary spaces, shares some pointers: l Select a venue that complements the objectives of your event – look at the outside space if you plan team-building or networking sessions – and ensure it is accessible with good transport links. l Arrange a site visit, either in-person or virtually, ahead of the event – so you can envisage how the different spaces can work for you. l Choose somewhere where delegates can close off the outside world – a city centre venue might not be the ideal choice. l An unusual venue can spark creativity and surprise, with an ambiance that will encourage everyone to step out of the norm and be inspired. l Provide lots of opportunities for downtime – it’s often where the most creative ideas are born. l Ensure that your event is inclusive and that all delegates can contribute. For example, don’t choose a physical activity if everyone isn’t able to take part or a driving event if some delegates can’t drive. l Avoid activities that could be triggers unless you know your delegates very well – a murder/CSI type of event for instance could be fun but it could also be difficult for someone who has had to live through such an experience. l Make sure you can measure the outcomes of your event against your objectives and choose an activity supplier who is able to help you monitor this. www.meet-cambridge.com
Website: www.madingleyhall.co.uk
Splitting into small groups can be a good way to explore topics. • For meetings and events from 4 to 100 • All year round availability near Cambridge
ABOVE: the Kathleen Lyttelton Room
Perfect room for a team away day or off-site meeting
• Can fit up to 20 in boardroom style • Situated in our beautiful Old Court • Touch screen audio-visual system with hybrid meeting and whiteboard functionality.
