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Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Carlisle
3rd Floor Broadacre House
16 - 20 Lowther Street
Carlisle
Cumbria CA3 8DA


Tel: 0845 22 600 40
Fax: 0845 22 600 50

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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
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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!

 

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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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