The great thing about Stranraer & District Chamber of Commerce is that it is open to any business of any size that is based in or operates within the district of Stranraer, so whether you are a sole trader or a multi-national enterprise, you should find the benefits listed below are more than enough reasons to join!
Your Voice Will be Heard
As part of Stranraer & District Chamber you will have the opportunity to express your opinions on local issues and in turn the Chamber will lobby on behalf of the local business community. The Chamber has representation on the groups below:
- Local Economic Forum
- Area Tourism Partnership
- Lifelong Learning Partnership
- Dumfries Town Centre Regeneration Group
- Crichton Trust / Crichton Development Company / Crichton Foundation
British Chamber of Commerce Services
As a member of Stranraer & District Chamber you will have access to the following British Chamber of Commerce Services:
- Chamber Legal Expenses Insurance & Helpline - worth at least £125 - providing help with legal expenses for your business and offering a helpline that is open 24/7.
- Chamber HR - worth at least £350 - a dedicated service focused on providing you with information related to human resources via downloadable documents on their website and a telephone helpline.
- Chamber Healthcare - from £1.10 a week - offer private healthcare to your employees at a discounted rate.
- Chamber Connect Card - this card gives you discounts on a variety of useful services and products such as Argos & Homebase gift vouchers, BT Broadband, hospitality facilities, and access to executive airport lounges, as well as saving you money at participating hotels and restaurants.
- Chamber Fleet Assist - discounts on AA roadside assistance services.
- Chamber Payment Services - discounts on hiring in-shop equipment for processing credit and debit cards, as well as savings on the joining fee, transaction charges, and monthly service charges.
- Chamber Money Zone - if you deal with foreign exchange transactions this provides foreign exchange drafts free for 1 year, competitive exchange rates and no transaction charges.
- Chamber Travel Zone - in partnership with P&0 Business Travel we can offer low cost air, sea and land travel, as well as car hire, hotel rooms and insurance.
- Chamber Telecom - helping you find the best telephone and internet services and saving you money in the process.
You can find out more about these services on the British Chambers of Commerce Business Services page.
Other Services
We also offer the following other services:
- Certificate of Origin Export Documentation - an online service allowing you to get the required export documentation at a discounted price.
- Business Mentoring Scheme - helping you find your feet in business with Business Mentoring Scotland.
DG Chamber Magazine
A quarterly magazine informing all members of what is happening locally in business. There are also opportunities to advertise in this widely read publication.
Member-to-Member Discount Scheme
When any business requests membership with the Stranraer & District Chamber, we offer them the opportunity to specify any discount they are willing to give other Chamber members and with many members choosing to offer this discount it benefits both them and you!
Networking Opportunities & Social Events
We offer several social and networking events both in the Stranraer district and the wider region of Dumfries & Galloway. These events include:
- Informal Business Networking Evenings - social event with no itinerary.
- Networking Lunches - network and eat at the same time!
- Business Development Seminars and Training - providing information to help your business prosper - for more details and dates see news and events.
- Annual Business Networking Exhibition - showcase your business!
Local events will be posted on the News and Events page regularly - so keep checking back! All Stranraer & District Chamber members are also entitled to attend all DG Chamber events which can be found on the DG Chamber Events page.
The Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce Website
The brand new Dumfries and Galloway Chamber website has a wealth of services for chamber members:
- Region-wide News, Events and Local Information.
- Access to Members Area.
- Access to Other Member's Contact Details for Networking.
- Member Forum / Message Board.
- Opportunity to Appear in the Dumfries and Galloway Chamber Membership Directory - you may also choose to be added to the annual Scottish Chambers of Commerce National Directory.
So what are you waiting for? Join us now!
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