grow your business with clonmel chamber
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CLONMEL CHAMBER WORKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
ABOUT US“Clonmel Chamber is a membership
organisation for businesses in Co.
Tipperary who want to connect and
engage with decision makers to
develop their business. Membership
of Clonmel Chamber provides a
forum for business growth. We do this
by giving you the tools to grow your
business and have your voice heard.
Unlike other organisations we are the
only business group in Co. Tipperary
actively driving growth for members
as shown by our calendar of events,
initiatives and lobbying interactions”.
NETWORKING 32 Events in 12 months (Apr ‘13 to Apr
‘14).
31 of those events were free for members.
1847 different individuals from member companies attended these events.
Seminars, Training Events, Member Expo’s, National Enterprise Conference, International Trade Events, Manufacturing Excellence, Evening at the Races & More.
NETWORKING 2 Expo Events – Free for Members.
61 Stands in February 2014.
350+ people attended (stand holders and walk in).
Business secured for companies in many different sectors.
Coverage in local media including ‘The Nationalist’ and Tipp FM.
PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS Use the newsletter to promote your
business – it is a free service for members.
27,560 newsletter emails sent annually.
Members can submit PR, offers and promotions.
Proven track record of delivering for members.
Sent each Friday at 1pm. Deadline Wednesday at 1pm.
PROMOTING YOUR BUSINESS ‘Meet the Member’ -a means of
introducing your business to other Chamber members online. Also will be featured in the newsletter weekly.
Referrals – Chamber staff handle referral queries daily and pass Chamber member details to prospective clients.
Utilise the membership tool to promote your business. This is a multi faceted organisation. Use every opportunity to make your business stand out.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES• Member Exclusive Offers:
• Chamber Fuel Card
• Chamber UPC Offer on
250mb
• Chamber Debit & Credit
Card Processing with
WorldPay
• Only Chamber in Ireland to
offer these deals to our
members.
THE VOICE OF BUSINESS
• Lobbying efforts locally
with Clonmel Borough
and South Tipperary
County Councils.
• Daily interaction with
decision makers on
behalf of members.
• Key local agency and
consulted on all issues
relating to the Co.
Tipperary business
community.
THE VOICE OF BUSINESS• Member of the Chambers
Ireland network.
• Lobbying for businesses
with national and
European decision makers.
• Regular interactions with
government and senior
civil servants.
• Successes include; sick pay
legislation and 9% VAT.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
• Size of the network
available to your
business is increasing.
• New opportunities to
connect, grow and save
with Clonmel Chamber.
• 7 Staff at Chamber
offices to work with your
business.
• Member led organisation
– tell us what you want.