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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.

Garstang Chamber of Commerce

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 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
Jill Cross President Iced, 4 Bridge Street, Garstang, PR3 1YB 01995 604901  
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