Global Business Network A WINDOW INTO OUR NETWORK
Welcome to West Cheshire & North Wales Chamber of Commerce
KEY FACTS ABOUT OUR AREA
• The only cross border Chamber in the UK network reflecting the close knit business community and economy of the region. • Wrexham Industrial Estate is one of the largest in Europe at 550 hectares. • Excellent transport links to Liverpool and Manchester airports. • Holyhead is home to the UK's second biggest roll-on roll-off ferry port. • 1 in 7 jobs in North Wales is in the tourism & hospitality sector. • Manufacturing is growing at three times national rate in Cheshire & Warrington. • North Wales is home to the 5th largest offshore windfarm in the world. • Rich cultural element with Roman heritage sites in Chester and medieval castles in North Wales.
OUR GEOGRAPHIC REACH IS...
We cover the whole of West Cheshire and the six counties of North Wales; Anglesey Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd and Wrexham.
OUR REGION IS RENOWNED FOR ...
North Wales is renowned for its Tourism and Hospitality sector and is seen as the adventure capital of Europe, being host to the first man-made surf lagoon and the fastest zip line in the world.
West Cheshire is renowned for its science corridor and the high tech businesses based there.
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WE ARE REALLY GOOD AT... List your key USPs and strengths as a Chamber for any potential member or services customer
• Providing a voice for our local business community • Providing our members with a variety of business support • Hosting numerous events that build connections and support local businesses • Running a Young Chamber programme that bridges the skills gap • Having an export department that provides many documentation and training services
OUR CUSTOMERS ARE ... Companies in your membership, including Patrons – list a few recognisable brands
• Chester Zoo • Snowdonia Cheese • Sanctuary Housing • Iceland International • NatWest Business Banking • Smurfit Kappa • Tate & Lyle • University of Chester
WE WORK WITH List your key stakeholders – British Embassy / Foreign Embassy / LEPs / local trade bodies etc.
• North Wales & Mersey Dee Business Council • Mersey Dee Alliance • Northern Powerhouse • Cheshire & Warrington LEP • Cheshire West & Chester Council • Denbighshire County Council • Department for International Trade • Welsh Government
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OUR MARKET / REGIONS MOST EXCITING SECTOR OPPORTUNITIES ARE List most interesting sectors that will offer the greatest scope for future opportunities for business
West Cheshire North Wales • Manufacturing • Manufacturing • Life Sciences • Hospitality & Tourism • Energy & Environment • Wholesale, Retail Trade • Chemicals • Motor Vehicles • Finance & Business Services • Real estate • Logistics & Distribution • Public Admin & Defence • Human Health & social work activities
THIS IS HOW WE CAN HELP YOU List the top 3 – 5 services you would provide free of charge for trade (import / export) and inward-investment-related services/ support
• Courtesy call and introduction to our Export Manager who can signpost to local support bodies • A complimentary invite to one of our online networking events • Preferential International membership rate
TOP FIVE BUSINESS CULTURE TIPS List dos and don’ts of doing business in your area
• Face to face business works really well, when not possible virtual meetings are a good alternative. • Networking events are a great way to introduce yourself to potential business partners and to exchange business cards. • Many businesses use social media to interact with customers/suppliers. • Punctuality and courteousness always goes down well. • Welcome our North Wales members in Welsh by saying “Bore da” (good morning) or “Pnawn da” (good afternoon).
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The British Chambers of Commerce Global The Global Business Network provides access to a suite of Business Network is a network of British services, expertise, advice, business contacts and Chambers of Commerce and equivalent potential partners for any business that is a member of a Chamber of Commerce in the Network. business groups located in 62 markets across the world and 53 Chambers of Commerce in This ‘local global’ expertise provides practical guidance the UK. and insight to over 80,000 British/British interest businesses located in the UK and across the world. The strategic objective of this network of trusted private sector partners is to maintain and grow two-way trade and business between the UK and markets across the world.
THE GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORK IN ACTION
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To find out more about the Global Business Network including events for 2020/21, contact Anne- Marie Martin: [email protected] / +44 (0) 7813 030426.
ABOUT THE BCC British Chambers of Commerce represents and campaigns for business. We are owned by, and work for, a network of Chambers of Commerce that champion and support our members across the UK and in countries and markets around the world. Our unique perspective gives us unparalleled insight into British business communities – we are the only business group with members in every sector, of every size, in both every region of the UK and globally.Working together with Chambers, we drive change from the ground up, helping companies, places and people achieve their potential.
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