Chamber News
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Launch Member-to-Member Referral Scheme The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its Member-to-Member Referral Scheme, which is intended to promote business growth and collaboration within the Chamber’s dynamic and diverse business community, whilst giving existing Members an exclusive discount to their Membership renewal. As part of its commitment to supporting local businesses and promoting economic growth in the region, the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has introduced this innovative scheme to allow Members to refer Non-member organisations to the Chamber, increasing the Chamber’s business network. By referring an organisation to the Chamber, your business can get 10% off their next Membership in exchange for a successful referral, these referrals can be stacked and are uncapped. With 10 successful referrals, you’ll receive a 100% discount off your Membership fee at your next renewal, this essentially means you could get a yearly Membership completely free. Exclusions apply to Patron and Strategic Membership Levels. A successful referral is defined as a Member referring an organisation to the Chamber Membership Team, with that organisation
converting into a new Chamber Member. A referral will not count if the referred organisation doesn’t start a new Chamber Membership.
Your name, company name, name of the company you wish to refer, contact name and contact email address and/or phone number.
To submit a referral, complete the ‘Member 2 Member Referral’ form in the Members Area on our website, or submit the following details to membership@hwchamber.co.uk:
For more information head over to: www.hwchamber.co.uk/member-2member-referrals/ or get in contact with a member of the team on 01905 673600 or membership@hwchamber.co.uk.
Chamber achieve Employer Recognition Scheme Gold award! The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award recognises companies for their support to the Armed Forces community, including Reservists, veterans, spouses, Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers and cadets. Gold award holders must demonstrate a number of positive measures and policies in their organisations, which actively support members of the Armed Forces community. We’ll also continue to advocate for the Employer Recognition Scheme. Sharon Smith, Chief Executive of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, said: “I am delighted that Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has
Co-locate with us! We have an exciting opportunity for businesses in Herefordshire and Worcestershire to utilise some space in our Worcestershire office, at Warndon Business Park, WR4 9NE. Our new flexible working arrangements have freed up some space in our office that we would like to share with you!
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been recognised for the work we do with the local business community by achieving the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. We have a 1300 strong business network and therefore feel we have a responsibility to spread the word about The Armed Forces Covenant and the benefits of becoming an Armed Forces friendly employer. As Gold Awards holders, we will continue to promote our advocacy via support and collaboration with members, through our events and via regular engagement with businesses across the two counties. We will also ensure that our current HR policies are continually updated, so that the Armed Forces community is not disadvantaged; in support of our comprehensive Reserve Forces Training Mobilization policy.”
We are interested in talking to local businesses about any requirements they might have, for either flexible hotdesking space or a more regular arrangement. The maximum space we have available is a ‘bank’ of 8 desks, up to 5 days a week, but we are open to interested parties to rent this as a whole or share the space between various businesses. With plenty of free parking and just 2
The ERS was launched to recognise and reward employers who support Defence and inspire others to do the same. To find out more about the ERS visit: www.wmrfca.org/employers/ employer-recognition-scheme.
minutes from the M5 Junction 6, we are really accessible to. We are sure there will be lots of questions to ask and answer about this new opportunity, so we thought we would come out to you first and gauge if there was any interest in our offer? If you are interested to discuss this further, please drop us a note to: enquiries@hwchamber.co.uk. hwchamber.co.uk
