connecting you to opportunity 9 th june 2011 birmingham chamber of commerce group howard blow...

Connecting you to opportunity

9th June 2011

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group

Howard [email protected] 0121 607 1841


8th June 2011

“The Membership Offer”

Howard [email protected] 0121 607 1841


The Group and it’s components

• 3,200 Subscription paying Members• 21,000 Affiliated Members• Increasing territory – Greater Birmingham• Birmingham, Solihull, IAB, Burton, Chase, Lichfield & Tamworth,

BABC• Affiliated members


Organisational Structure

• A Board appointed by Members• Annual Presidency• Long term Chairman• Senior Executive Team (Staff)• Executive (Staff)


Membership break down

• Premier Members• Standard Members• Chamber Executive Club• Institute of Asian Business• British American Business Council • Patrons• Affiliated Members

•All the above receive service levels dependant on their category


Recruiting New and Retaining Members

• Field Sales – Face to face meetings – Target 12 per month each• Tele Sales – Target 10 per month each• Premier Members (Members with the potential to use many of the Chamber services) receive three phone calls and one to two visits per annum with hands on advice and support.• Standard Members would receive a welcome email and one phone call per annum. This is very much a self serve on line activity.


Membership Benefits

• Networking (500 Group events a year)• Events- free attendance to at least 4 pa• Lobbying at Council and Government level• Free Legal help-line• Utility review e.g. electricity use• Marketing health check• Press & PR e.g. daily E News letter• Chamberlink, Membership Directory• Social Media e.g. Twitter, Facebook• Discounts on member services• Many more see ‘Connecting You to Opportunity’


Services to help Members grow their Business

• Chamber Translation Services• Data and fulfilment • Training• Tender Alerts• Chamber Partners


Chamber Translation Services• Longstanding, Highly Trusted provider of all Language Services• Clients Worldwide• Translation• Niche Specialists in Patent and IP translation• Interpreting• Language Training• Video, Voice Over and Subtitling in all languages• Services for the Vision and Hearing impaired• Employ approaching 900 specialised translators• All 170 language combinations of the World


Chamber Translation ServicesSome of our Blue Chip Clients


Chamber Data• Make new contacts, connect to opportunityoQuality data is an integral part of gaining new customers. Whatever sector you want to target and wherever in the world you want to develop we will provide accurate, quality data to connect you.oReach the right people - increase your conversion rate - contact information you can trust - save time and moneyoLocal, National & Global Data • Fulfilment ServicesoManaged telemarketing supportoE-mail marketingoMailshotsoMarketing supportoMystery shopper, surveys and market research


Training

• Interactive Courses supporting Business• Small Group sizes ensuring individuals receive personal attention• Experienced Trainers with appropriate knowledge• Funding can be arranged, providing “Value for money”• Bespoke training tailored to demand• Recognised qualifications awarded


Training Programmes

• Leadership & Management• IT• Project Management• Sales & Marketing• Tender Training• Health & Safety• ISO & Quality• Lean Organisation• Language & Cultural Awareness


Tender Alerts

• A daily bespoke search service matching businesses with suitable tendering opportunities in the public and utility sectors• CD interactive workbook designed to help businesses through the process of public sector tendering• Training available in the completion of tender documentation


Chamber Partners• Business - Bespoke Business Data

- Marketing Health Check- Purchase Saving Consultation- Placement Consultancy- Fuel savings

• Healthcare - Discounted Private Healthcare

• Lifestyle - Travel Points- Restaurant Discounts

We receive commission from all the above “Chamber Partners”


Birmingham Chamber Group Events

• Plan, organise and run annual events programme

• Each event offers the opportunity to connect with other members, build relationships with business people from across the region and ‘do business’

• The events calendar is one of the most active in the country

• Marketing opportunities exist at most events to build awareness, personal and business profile etc.

• www.birmingham-chamber.com/events

• [email protected] or call: 0121 607 1772


How we determine the price of our Services

• Market Prices• Discounts to Members• Member Focus Groups – Twice a year


Chamber International Department• The Government has an enormous desire that companies consider exporting and increase the flow of foreign currency into the country• Lots of government assistance is offered to UK businesses wanting to export or expand their exporting efforts• This is managed by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI)• The first point of contact for advice and assistance is the local Chamber of Commerce• We have an International Trade Department run by a team of UK International Trade Advisors•They assist with an exporting strategy, can manage market research, supply data and set up appointments in other countries• Government Funding is available


Press, PR and Policy

• The Chamber has a dedicated Press team who will assist members in promoting their business. All they need is a rough script and they will produce the very best copy for our marketing vehicles. Chamberlink and daily E news• On matters of policy we are a big noise at council and government level. Our policy team will communicate key issues of importance to our members both to and from these bodies


British American Business Council in the Midlands

Membership Benefits

•Membership Directory

•Introductions & Referrals

•Business Intelligence &

Information

•Discounts

•Improve Business Environment

•Advertising & Sponsorship

•Internships

•J1 Visa Programme

The BABC is the largest transatlantic business network, with 24 chapters and 2,500 member companies, including many of the world's largest multinationals.

The BABC Midlands was founded in 1996 by a group of Midlands based professionals and remains a strong group of businesses, corporations, and SMEs engaged in transatlantic ventures. The US is the Midlands’ number one foreign direct investor so the BABC in the Midlands is an important organisation for our region.

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