Why Chambers of Commerce still mean business

For some business owners today the term “Chamber of Commerce” has become synonymous with an old-boys network, lack-lustre meetings with little or no relevance to the necessary undertakings of today’s modern businesses.
By: Islingtonchamber
 
Jan. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- However this perception is being broken by many independent chambers of commerce that provide a much needed source of business promotion, business support and guidance.  The Islington Chamber of Commerce (ICoC) is just one example of why business membership works for so many and makes the difference between business success and business failure.
The frequent and relevant networking opportunities available through the chamber make it a valuable forum in which to do business; offering consistent referrals and opportunities to showcase skills, products and services to fellow business owners.  The ICoC holds networking events at least 3 times a month which vary from relaxed professional breakfast meetings to powerful business expos like “Inspired Islington”.  The old adage rings true with business membership of a chamber of commerce; “the more you give, the more you get” – the more active members are within the chamber, be that through engaging in local business activity or promoting their services, the more valuable membership becomes.
In an increasingly competitive business landscape it is with increasing importance that companies go that extra distance to make themselves stand out from the crowd.   Many small businesses do not have the budget for a marketing department, those that do have a  budget sometimes outsource but on the most part undertake marketing and press activities themselves.  With so much to manage in the everyday running of a business it can often be a difficult task and any smart business owner knows that marketing matters.   A chamber of commerce provides an affordable and consistent platform on which to promote business activities.  There are a variety of ways that this can be undertaken including businesses sponsoring events, facilitating workshops, providing articles for chamber newsletter and chamber websites and actively networking.  The ICoC also has exceptional links with local press which means that membership provides affordable PR opportunities for local business owners.
Unlike many other business membership organisations chambers can be the business family that can offer guidance, support and an avenue for business success.  Chamber membership still matters and it still means businesses.  

To find out more about the Islington Chamber of Commerce please visit www.islingtonchamber.org.uk or email admin@islingtonchamber.org.uk

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The Islington Chamber is one London’s longest running independent Chambers. With over 80 years of history the ICoC strives to make business happen in Islington. We are passionate about business, passionate about our members & passionate about Islington.
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