Cannock Chase AGM Brochure_2024

WELCOME TO THE CANNOCK CHASE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Confidence is on the rise in the Cannock Chase area - with positive indicators across the board. The increasing number of new businesses in Cannock Chase and South Staffordshire – such as the huge McArthurGlen Designer Outlet developmentdemonstrates the area’s ongoing appeal.

Skills development is a top priority within the Cannock Chase Chamber. We believe that fostering strong connections between businesses, schools and the area’s talented young individuals will harbour great success!

By working with key institutions and stakeholders such as South Staffordshire College, Skills Staffordshire and Amanda Milling MP - we’re helping to make sure future generations are prepared for the workforce.

Join us today as we empower young people and work to achieve incredible potential in the Cannock Chase area. Find out more about how we can achieve great things together, today.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

BE PART OF SOMETHING BIGGER. As a Chamber member, you are part of a vibrant business community, a collective that have been championing business unwaveringly-champions for local businesses since 1813.

BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND NETWORK through our inspirational programme of workshops, events, campaigns, our connections and resources.

BOOST YOUR PROFILE. Showcase your business through our extensive news and social media platforms, directory and member-to-member offers.

BENEFIT FROM SAVINGS. Access to a range of Chamber, partner and member discounts to help your business manage costs.

A STANDARD MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Support from a Relationship Manager at the Chamber

• Discount on Chamber services

• 24/7 access to HR & Legal helpline

• Member marketplace promotion

• Blog submission

• Use of ‘proud member’ logo

• Member Directory access and listing

• Social media promotion

• Monthly prize draw entry

• Chamberlink magazine

NOT YET A MEMBER?

Membership starts from as little as £300+VAT per year and we offer quarterly payments at no extra cost (depending on membership level). To join, please email r.brooks@birmingham-chamber.com

KEY STATS & TESTIMONIALS

KEY STATS

The Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce has 76 members.

Over 300 delegates attended Cannock Chase events in the last 12 months.

Over 220 delegates attended Royal Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield & Tamworth and Cannock Chase Awards in January 2024.

Over 1,090 subscribers receive our weekly newsletter and over 40 businesses have been featured in the last 12 months.

18% of employees in the region are members.

400 businesses in the region have been supported by Cannock Chase Chamber.

Cannock Chase Chamber has introduced 100 business volunteers to schools in the local area.

TESTIMONIALS

“Since joining the Chamber, we’ve made valuable connections and acquired invaluable insights through our participation in various events.”

“We were also honoured to win the Lichfield Chamber Small Business of the Year Award in 2023.”

David Whitehouse - Managing Director, inLife

CANNOCK CHASE CHAMBER CHOSEN CHARITY

Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children is changing the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.

They offer a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving specialist equipment when and where it’s needed. Childhood cancers, birth defects, accidents, diseases and infections can all cause disability. They are affecting children and their families every day.

With your support, they can ensure more children get the best possible start in life and fulfil their potential. Their free services include Specialist Equipment Grants, Emergency Equipment Loans, Play Therapy Pod toys and Nurses Helpline.

Visit the Newlife website & make a donation.

newlifecharity.co.uk

THE YEAR IN PICTURES

THE YEAR IN PICTURES

SLTC AWARD WINNERS 2024

CANNOCK CHASE CHAMBER BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - GEOGROW

LICHFIELD SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - HAYWOODS CONTRACTS LTD

LICHFIELD AND TAMWORTH SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - THE CAREER OWL

TAMWORTH SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - BOLD IT

ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - X2 WORKSPACES

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR - GRAHAM ALLSOP

ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - ARK MEDIA

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - CROWN HIGHWAYS

THANK

YOU TO OUR ROYAL SUTTON COLDFIELD, LICHFIELD

&

TAMWORTH AND CANNOCK CHASE 2024 AWARDS SPONSORS

HEADLINE SPONSORS

AWARD SPONSORS

Lichfield district council

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

CHRIS WHEELER Vice-President Consultant, Auditel

DAVID MITCHELL President Managing Director, The Marketing People

GILL DURKIN Vice-President Business Development Director, Performance through People

STEVE ROGERS Dains LLP

KATHRYN LAMB Chasetown FC

DAVID JACKSON Mcarthurglen

JOANNA DUGGAN Newlife Charity

CHRIS ANSELL Geogrow

BEN BRADLEY Cosmik Carrot

WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

DAVID MITCHELL

Welcome everyone to Cannock Chase Chamber Annual General Meeting.

We aim to provide members with opportunities to develop meaningful and mutually beneficial business relationships. Events like today are a great starting point. Cannock Chase Chamber looks to balance formality and approachability, ensuring that our impact is seen in the business arena and resonates with our members and the broader community we serve. Education, training, and apprenticeships are an important aspect of the future workforce and the sustainability of our impressive local commerce and industry.

This year has seen significant progress for the Cannock Chase Chamber. Our events have undergone a positive transformation, becoming hubs of activity that attract participants from various divisions. The Chamber’s standing in the business landscape is evident; we’ve increased the volume of our voice, drawing attention and interest in the Cannock Chase Chamber’s area.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are integral aspects of our ethos. Education, skills development, and employment retention are focal points. Additionally, in both my professional role through The Marketing People and as President, I am working hard to assist our members with sustainability initiatives and align with business continuity and our appreciation for our region’s outstanding natural beauty.

It’s too soon to assess the longer-term effects of the swift adoption of digitalisation and AI. Still, we can see that it has helped boost productivity, protect employment, and mitigate economic disruptions during the pandemic. Doing so has built a more resilient and adaptable economy better prepared to navigate future crises. Any transformation

requires a combination of process, tools, technology, data and planning; the what, why and how of change, but the people will always be the most vital aspect.

We are actively encouraging regional businesses of all types, manufacturing, hospitality, and construction, along with professional services, to join the Chase Chamber to share connections and business locally.

DAVID MITCHELL

President, Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce

THANK YOU

Please can I give a huge thanks to all our members, businesses, organisations, event venues and delegates who have attended our events, utilised our PR newsletters and supported our campaigns, committee, and wider Greater Birmingham Chamber activity throughout the last 12 months.

Without your positive support and input, Cannock Chase Chamber could not function. On behalf of all the staff across the Greater Birmingham Chambers please accept a big thanks from us all.

GET IN TOUCH

7th Floor West Wing, 54 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 8PE

r.brooks@birmingham-chamber.com

Discover more about the Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce

https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers. com/about/our-network/cannock-chase.html

RICHARD BROOKS

Head of Cannock Chase Chamber of Commerce