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Chesterfield: Billion Pound Town
Providing a voice for local business
Thousands of firms put trust in the Chamber to help them flourish and grow
ADVERTISER’S STATEMENT
www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk Thursday,September13,2018
East Midlands Chamber (Der- byshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire) is the leading business representation or- ganisation in the region and ‘the voice for business in the East Midlands’.
With a growing member- ship of more than 4,100 busi- nesses – small to large, local to international – the Cham- ber, accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce, is renowned for enhancing East Midlands businesses.
The Chamber’s activity is so diverse and multifaceted that thousands of businesses across the East Midlands and beyond put trust in it to help their businesses flourish and grow – irrespective of size or sector.
The Chamber also works closely with a wide variety of respected and influen- tial affiliates and stakehold-
‘The Chamber’s primary focus is to help
the region’s businesses’
ers, including the D2N2 LEP (covering Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottingham- shire) and delivers the D2N2 Growth Hub; which aims to power-up businesses by facili- tating the market for business services in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottingham- shire.
It also delivers the D2N2 Digital Growth programme, which aims to support and help SME’s embrace the dig- ital world through strategic action-planning workshops, grant funding (subject to con- ditions), digital business ad-
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vice and conferences.
The D2 Business Starter
programme, also managed by the Chamber, is an exciting and fully-funded initiative giving all Derbyshire resi- dents the opportunity to ex- plore their business potential and learn how to set up a new business. So whatever stage your business idea is at, this programme provides all the help needed to become a suc- cessful entrepreneur.
The Chamber also deliv- ers on five core themes, all delivered by knowledgeable and passionate professionals – led by chief executive Scott Knowles, an experienced sen- ior leadership team and sup- portive and expert staff. The Chamber’s five themes centre round the following:
Supporting Growth – Whether through optimising processes, upskilling your people or raising your profile,
Business is done better together.
You don’t have to run your business on your own
Any business, any size, we know and understand the pressures and ambitions your business has. Imagine what you could achieve by being part of a local, national and international business community.
Find out how you can benefit from joining us by visiting: www.emc-dnl.co.uk/BT
the Chamber connects busi- nesses to funding, skills, new people, expert help and ad- vice and provides a platform where you and your business can flourish.
Connecting You – Wheth- er you want to network exten- sively, exhibit or learn more about what’s going on in your sector through industry fo- rums, the Chamber helps you access hundreds of opportu- nities to meet and connect with businesses of all shapes and sizes every year.
Developing Skills – To stay competitive you need good people with the right skills who feel both valued and ap- preciated. The Chamber can provide you with expert anal- ysis of your current situation, connect you with fully, par- tially and subsidised training and even introduce you to new talent.
Helping You Influence –
Reaching and influencing the right person, whether it’s your industry sector peers, your lo- cal MP, a specific Government department or simply people who need what you do, the Chamber is an authoritative body with the status to ensure your voice is heard by the right people.
Enabling International Trade – Whether you’re al- ready exporting or planning your first overseas venture, the Chamber can help you reach new markets and in- crease your potential profits and revenue. Through an ex- tensive programme of trade missions, training courses, seminars and business clin- ics, the award-winning Inter- national team can help you achieve your international ambitions.
With local delivery of the Chamber’s products and services provided from loca-
tions across three counties – including main offices in Chesterfield, as well as Der- by, Nottingham and Leicester – and with dedicated advis- ers on hand every hour of the business week, you’re never far away from support from the Chamber.
Whatever the sector, shape or size of your organisation, the Chamber’s primary focus is to help the region’s busi- nesses – including those situ- ated in Chesterfield and the surrounding area – to thrive. With an extensive knowledge of local business, it is a collec- tive force that can help with what matters most to you, your customers and your business.
n For more information on the Chamber, the sup- port it offers businesses and its comprehensive range of activities and services, visit:
www.emc-dnl.co.uk/BT.
Welcome to East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire).
We’re dedicated to getting you exactly what you need to make your business fly. And while there are sure to be challenges ahead, your membership will give you access to a network that has a wealth of expertise and support to share. That’s really what Business Togetherness is about.
• Raise your profile
• Training and skills
• Networking and events
• International trade expertise
• Helping you influence the right people
Get in touch
Phone us: 0333 320 0333 (option 1) Email us: business.togetherness@emc-dnl.co.uk