What can the chamber do for you

The Redruth & District Chamber of Commerce can offer a variety of services and support to both businesses and individuals in the area. Here are some key ways they can help:

Networking Opportunities: The Chamber holds regular meetings, providing a platform for local businesses to network with each other, share ideas, and potentially collaborate on projects. As it grows it can hold regular events that can help foster a sense of community and create valuable business connections.

Business Support and Advice: The Chamber can through its membership offer advice on running a business, including guidance on legal requirements, marketing strategies, and financial planning. They can also help businesses navigate local regulations or access government grants and funding opportunities.

Advocacy: The Chamber can represent the interests of local businesses when it comes to policy making or changes in regulations that could affect them. They may lobby on behalf of the town’s businesses with local councils or national government bodies.

Town Festivals, markets and events: The Chamber supports local festivals, and markets as well as running window dressing competitions that encourage visitors to spend time in the town, boosting local business revenue. These events also help build community pride and identity.

Business Listings and Advertising: the Chamber will offer listings on their website as well as their social media profiles to promote their members businesses.

Training and Development: As more businesses move online, The Chamber can help local businesses adopt digital tools. This could include training sessions on how to build an online presence, set up e-commerce platforms, or leverage social media marketing to attract more customers.

Promoting Sustainability and Green Initiatives: The Chamber focuses on encouraging businesses to adopt environmentally sustainable practices, offering advice for things like reducing carbon footprints or implementing eco-friendly technologies. This year the Chamber is sponsoring the Green category of the Redruth Town Council Awards.

Community Engagement: The Chamber is involved in local charity work and community events. By being a member, businesses will be able to participate in or sponsor these events, which can enhance their local presence and reputation.

Crisis Support & Recovery: In times of crisis (such as the COVID-19 pandemic), The Chamber has offered tailored support, including help with navigating government relief programs, or guidance on business continuity planning. We can act as a crucial hub for providing information and ensuring that businesses stay resilient during tough times.

In essence, a Chamber of Commerce can be an incredibly versatile resource, offering everything from hands-on practical support to strategic, long-term planning for the growth and resilience of both businesses and the wider town. The more proactive and engaged a Chamber is, the more valuable it becomes for its members.