Epping Forest Chamber of Commerce provides many services to its members as part of its objectives.
The overall objectives are to promote and protect the interests of our members and also to act as the channel of communication between our members and the public authorities and other bodies.
The chamber endeavors to bring about attention from the authorities and decision makers to the needs of our members as well as being a channel for communication from Government to business. To date we have helped members in many areas including liaising with Local Councils regarding maintenance, nuisance, utilities, issues etc. Help with parking, CCTV and security issues. Providing advance warnings where business disruption may take place due to public works and providing advance notice of future tax or legislation changes affecting business.
The chamber also supports members when they need assistance, this can be in the form of advice, guidance, information or simply someone to speak to when things may not be going well. You will always find someone to speak to at the chamber, we may not always be able to solve your problem, but sometimes it helps just to speak to someone who listens or understands! We are currently working on developing in this area further to extend our support into new areas of skills development, training etc.
Another part of the chamber’s service is to help promote your business, promote a better local business environment and a social circle of like minded people in business, trades and the professions so that you can share ideas and opinions, sound off and generally feel that you are not on your own. In this area we organise regular Breakfast and other social and networking events and we are working on other programs to promote your business including a member’s discount scheme and a new local community website.
Member Benefits
There are many benefits that our members derive from membership of the chamber, some are direct benefits whilst others may be more indirect benefits realised over time. For example:-
- Have your say! If there is something hindering your local business area that affects you and other businesses in the area, voice your concerns through the united voice of the camber. There is a far better chance of being heard than on your own.
- Meet people whose business intentions and experiences are similar to yours, develop links with other members, share thoughts and ideas, may be even work together on a project for mutual benefit.
- Get a new Bank Manager, Solicitor, Accountant, or Supplier, maybe you need a Builder, or a Caterer, or Estate Agent. Our members are from many trades and professions, meet someone you get on with and you don't know where it may take you!
- Promote your business in person at the networking events, or through the chamber website, or in the members business directory & handbook.
- Get favorable discounts from other members and promote inter company trading.
- Get technical and professional help and guidance through fellow members.
- Enjoy regular Network meetings in pleasant local venues, with the opportunity relax, enjoy a meal, meet new people and make friends.
- Get an insight and knowledge of our local business area and get first hand information on what is happening in the area.
- For information on membership see Join Us