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 The Chamber of Trade and Commerce was formed in
1974.
We have over 100 members and are still recruiting more members, both
commercial and professional. We are a growing association that has the
common aim of supporting one another and representing our combined
interests in the community. We also provide the local community with
information on shops, services and events in and around Garstang.
We receive no public funding and rely entirely on
the subscriptions of our members in order to operate. All our officers
give their time on a voluntary basis. The benefits of membership give
individual businesses the opportunity to be represented within one
group. Being non-political the Chamber can support any local issues,
which may affect the business community.
The Chamber meets monthly, normally on the first
Monday of the Month, to discuss matters of
local interest. Meetings are held
in the Royal Oak private room and are planned to last for no more than
one hour. At the end of the meeting there is a networking opportunity
over the delicious free sandwiches!
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
| Shops & Services Guide |
Inclusion in the directory of members businesses which
has a print run of 10,000 and is widly distributed in the Garstang Area |
| A strong voice |
Collectively local Garstang businesses can make an
impact on issues that affect the success of the area. |
| More influence |
Together we can inform and influence economic
development strategies that affect this area. |
| Increased trading and promotion |
The Chamber brings together potential suppliers and
customers to mutual benefit. |
| Community spirit |
The Chamber is involved in projects at the very heart of
your local community. |
| Networking opportunities |
Regular monthly meetings with informative guest speakers
provide updates on current issues and the opportunity to openly discuss
concerns, opinions and successes with like-minded business people |
| Early Warning System |
A cascading ring-round system to inform businesses of
problems within the area (runs in conjunction with the radio scheme.
Please ask us fro more details. |
NEWSLETTER
The Chamber produce a quarterly newsletter, you can download it here
by
clicking here.
USEFUL LINKS
For a complete list of useful websites to help you run your business
please click here.
HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?
Contact Jean Matthew (see below) for
a members pack. Chamber membership costs £40 annually and this price
include a free business page on the town website,
www.garstang.net,
and a listing in the Shops & Services Guide which is produced every two
years. Other benefits include newsletters, access to free business
advise, training workshops and joint promotions e.g. Garstang Show).
WHO TO CONTACT AT GARSTANG CHAMBER OF
TRADE & COMMERCE
| Contact |
Position |
Address |
Telephone |
e-mail Address |
| Jean Matthew |
Secretary |
29 Hawthorne Avenue, Garstang, PR3 1EP |
01995 604453 |
secretary@garstang.net |
| Sue Ritchie |
President |
5 Clough Head Cottages, Bleasdale, PR3 1UY |
01995 603950 |
spritchie@telecomplus.org.uk |
| Jill Cross |
Vice President |
Iced, 4 Bridge Street, Garstang, PR3 1YB |
01995 604901 |
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| Damian Carr |
Committee Member |
Carrs Jewellers,
High Street,
Garstang, PR3 1FA |
01995 602148 |
sales@carrsjewellers.co.uk |
| Jim Reilly |
Webmaster |
|
07900 993874 |
webmaster@garstang.net |
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