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Welcome to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Membership of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce offers significant benefits for any business looking to develop and expand. We are Cumbria's premier business support and networking organisation.
We are the voice of Cumbrian business - representing both SMEs and larger corporate organisations.
Membership of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce opens up a wealth of free essential business information and advice, a busy events diary with great networking opportunities, International Trade support, and discounts on a whole range of services.
As a member of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, you're in business FOR yourself, not BY yourself
CHAMBER OFFICES THROUGHOUT CUMBRIA
Wherever you are in Cumbria, we have an office near you.
For details of your local representative, click here.
Cumbria's still open for business. If you are thinking of visiting Cumbria, call 01539 825070 to find out more
Flood Support
As many areas of the county have been affected by flooding, we’re here to give businesses as much practical help and support as quickly as possible.
To see our Business Continuity Checklist click here
We've produced a Business Survival Toolkit. To download click here
We’ve also produced a list of useful contact details, to view the list click here
Any business affected by flooding should call 0845 226 0040 to let us know the support required
To apply for a Flood Recovery Grant, download your Application Form and Guidance here and ring Business Link on 0845 00 66 888 for help from an adviser.
HMRC Helpline
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has a special Helpline for any affected by the recent floods. For further details click here
Would you like to help?
Cumbria County Council are coordinating Flood Volunteers. Please email any offers of help to flood.volunteers@cumbriacc.gov.uk
Need an electrician?
Need an NICEIC approved electrician? Please click here
Want to contact an Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) registered member? Please click here
Swine Flu – helpful guidance should a pandemic strike
For more information click here.
View BCC’s latest podcast discussing the current situation, how businesses should prepare for swine flu and how you should react if it hits your business.
Chambers warn party leaders: Give business the freedom to drive UK recovery
As the leaders of the main political parties prepare to deliver their keynote speeches during this year’s crucial party conference season, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has issued a warning that all three parties must present a clear vision that gives business the freedom to create opportunities, jobs and growth to drive the UK’s recovery from recession.
For more information, click here.
Growth 2010
Climate Change and Carbon Agenda
Climate Change - a business threat or a business opportunity?
Impact your bottom line and save the planet!
For more informatiion click here.
CHAMBER LAUNCHES EXCITING NEW SERVICE
Smallbusinessadvice.tv is a specialist online TV resource aimed specifically at UK small businesses. If you want an edge, this is where you'll find it.
Hosted by former CNBC anchor Sean Walsh, www.smallbusinessadvice.tv provides expert commentary, advice, valuable 'how to' videos and useful links. It's also fully interactive - you can directly interact live with the people we interview. Each episode is broadcast live and available to download and watch in full at any time.
Brought to you by The British Chambers of Commerce, Dell and Intel, www.smallbusinessadvice.tv provides impartial advice on a wide range of topics you can use to help make your business a success.
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