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Perthshire Chamber of Commerce is one of the country’s most active and effective business membership organisations. It is independent, voluntary, non-profit making and non-political.

Part of a global network and connected to key regional and national decision-makers, we are the voice of local business. Whatever your size, sector or location, we can provide you with the contacts, advice and insight to help your business grow and succeed.

From start-up businesses to established ventures, companies based in a city or rural location, local self-employed traders or major players trading internationally, we know business inside out. We’re also helping bring business and education closer together so the workforce of tomorrow has the skills you need.

We offer a successful programme of social and corporate events to network, share best practice, and access training and support services. Find out how we can make a difference for your business.

The Perthshire Chamber of Commerce has a voluntary Board of Directors from all over Perthshire and a wide range of business sectors.

We offer a full package of business support plus additional services through our affiliation with British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). These offer terrific value for money to members of Perthshire Chamber of Commerce.

With membership starting at £160 for a business with 1-5 employees and £50 for a business in its first year, please contact us to discuss joining.

Be part of a supportive, local business community
Access exclusive discounts and member to member deals
Strength in numbers – gives small businesses a big voice to local/national government on relevant issues
Invest in – and develop – yourself and your business with networking and learning events and resources
Access to a valuable local, national and international network of business people with skills, experience and expertise – build strong, trusted working relationships
Build your own trusted business network
Raise the profile and awareness of your business
Support others within your local business community

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Chamber Services

Our memberships starts at £50 + vat for businesses within their first year of trading, thereafter £160 + vat for businesses with 1- 5 employees. Aside from the benefits of regular FREE digital B2B & Networking Webinars, membership also provides access to the services below:

Chamber HR

The Chamber HR service provides businesses with access to professional HR advice and a raft of documentation including over 400 free employment documents.

Chamber Legal Expenses and 24 Hour Legal Helpline

Safeguard your business against the unexpected costs of professional legal services and get legal expenses cover of up to £1,000,000 with no excess as well as access to a 24/7 helpline.

Chamber H&S

Take advantage of unlimited calls to this business hours helpline where you will be put in contact with specialist Health & Safety Advisors, and a free H&S check to see how compliant your business is.

Chamber Tax

Access to Specialist Tax and VAT Advisors, who you can call as often and for as long as you need to, with insurance covering your Tax Enquiries.

AA Business Services

In partnership with the AA, Chamber Roadside Assistance gives Chamber members 67% discount on the cost of business breakdown cover: open to small and large fleets or single commercials vehicle. Find out more here.

Moneycorp

Saving your business money and time on foreign exchange and international payments. You can deal online or speak to an expert dealer, who will manage your relationship. Read more here.

Business Mentoring

Business Mentoring is a free service for Chamber members to link those looking for a mentor with those wishing to support new, local businesses and use their extensive business experience by mentoring another. To find out more, contact: info@perthshirechamber.co.uk, or call 01738 448325.

Chamber Information Hotline

Perthshire Chamber are here to help & support local businesses as much as is possible, so are here if you need help. If there is anything at all you need information on, or help with, please let us know at info@perthshirechamber.co.uk, or call 01738 448325. We will pull out all the stops to find the answer, so please feel free to ask us anything.

Preferential Rates for an Exclusive Training

Chamber members can take advantage of great rates through the Chamber's exclusive training opportunities which enhance what is currently available to local businesses through organisations such as Business Gateway and Chamber members. Check out our Events Diary for information.

Member to Member Discounts

Our generous Perthshire businesses have come forward to offer fellow Chamber members discounts on their products. From horse trials to architect and much, much more, find a full list of member to member offers here.

StartUp

This service caters for our new businesses facing their exciting and challenging early days. There is a special rate of £50 + vat membership for those within their first year of trading.

Chamber Events

We offer a mix of online and face to face events at different times of the day in different locations to cater for a diverse membership’s requirements. We also have sessions engaging with our Local Authority, MP’s, MSP’s and Ministers to lobby, and provide virtual face to face sessions for members to engage directly with policy makers. We work with our local authority and stakeholder groups to constantly highlight the need and importance of private sector engagement and accurate and fair representation of our local businesses.

For new businesses we can utilise and engage our valuable network of members to identify, create and access exclusive and bespoke deals for the business services you require at this critical time.

AXA Health

Business health insurance from AXA Health provides private medical insurance for your employees. Find details here.

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Westfield Health

The Chamber Plan, in partnership with Westfield Heath, offers innovative and effective health cover solutions available exclusively to Chamber members.

Health and wellbeing services can help you lower absence rates, increase productivity and improve your employee engagement but also means that you or your employees have the opportunity to take care of yourselves both mentally and physically. The cover can also be augmented to include spouses and dependants. Please see leaflet here, and to find out more, contact: info@perthshirechamber.co.uk, or call 01738 448325.

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Regular and Annual Events (full current details on our website under Events):

Regular Events

We have a full calendar of Events and Training which is driven by and delivered through our network.

Regular events include monthly networking breakfasts and member visits.

Your offers and needs are always welcomed to host or request what you would like to see. Our current offering is available on our website under Events.

Annual Joint Chamber Networking at the Races, Perth Races

Join fellow members and friends from Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce at our popular afternoon of racing at Perth Racecourse. Free return bus from Perth city centre, arrival drink, two course lunch and afternoon of racing in our exclusive marquee and lawn by the racetrack.

Annual Perthshire On A Plate Food & Drink Festival, Perth Show at the South Inch, Perth

A great opportunity to sample some of our area’s most exciting stars in the sector of food and drink. Local and celebrity chefs, popup restaurants and bar, showstopping local producers all work together to celebrate the natural larder we have on our doorstep with many working together to create delicious and innovative products and experiences. Formally opens on the Friday with our Chamber Business Breakfast at 1000, then enjoy the festival and all the delights that the Perth Show has to offer and visit other businesses taking a stand at this hugely successful show. Producers, showcase cookery theatre, popup food and drink.

Annual Chamber Golf Day, Murrayshall Country Estate

What better way to do business than over an enjoyable game of golf? A great networking event which is one of most popular events of the year and sells out immediately. Sponsorship opportunities available so contact the Chamber office for promotional opportunities.

Annual Dinner & Business Star Awards, Crieff Hydro Hotel

This glittering evening celebrates Perthshire's award-winning businesses and takes place in November each year. Around 400 guests attend this black-tie event where the winners are announced, and awards collected. Applications are available for any business registered in Perth & Kinross and this is an excellent chance for publicity for your business and a fabulous evening to enjoy with like-minded business people.

UpSkill Training Programme

A variety of training driven by our membership and delivered in partnership and through our members. Special rates and bespoke requests undertaken. You are always invited to offer your services or request specific training.

Chamber Communication

Chamber Website

Members may use the Chamber’s website for free to promote their goods and services and events over the Internet. Members are also listed in the Scottish Chambers online directory. Our website attracted on average 153,951 hits per month last year so offers a great web presence.

Weekly Events and News Briefs

We publish a weekly newsletter which is sent to the entire membership by email and includes sections for ‘Member News and Business Advice’ and ‘Events’. Members are invited to submit articles or events for inclusion in the newsletter free of charge, by sending the text of the article, a logo and any other relevant images to amplify@perthshirechamber.co.uk

Social Media

As well as the Chamber’s website and digital briefs, the Chamber can promote members’ services via Social Media.

Chamber Voice

Local Representation

The Chamber is represented on a variety of organisations and committees. It has regular meetings with Perth & Kinross Council, local MPs, MSPs and MEPs and with Scottish Enterprise Tayside at which it promotes members’ views. The Chamber is in a stronger negotiating position than individual members can be and uses its bargaining power for the benefit of members.

National & International Representation

The Perthshire Chamber of Commerce is affiliated to British and Scottish Chambers of Commerce and through the latter’s Council ensures that Perth & Kinross issues get heard at national and international level. Scottish Chambers of Commerce is based in Glasgow and keeps especially close to the Scottish Parliament and its ministers.

Scottish Chambers of Commerce

Perthshire Chamber is part of Scottish Chambers of Commerce which is at the heart of Scotland's largest and most influential business to business network. With an unrivalled network of 30 local Chabmers of Commerce, we represent more than 12,000 companies and over 50% of Scotland's private sector workforce.

The Chamber can be contacted by telephone on 01738 448325, by email: events@perthshirechamber.co.ukor please refer to the website www.perthshirechamber.co.uk

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