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WIRRAL CHAMBER
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2019 – THE YEAR AHEAD AND
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
PAULA BASNETT, CEO OF WIRRAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WRITES…
As 2019 approaches Wirral Chamber of Commerce is preparing for
another busy twelve months in which we will focus on developing
effective services and establishing collaborative business support
and partnerships.
Partnerships are essential, both for the Chamber and for our
members, and we will further strengthen our links with the Liverpool
City Region LEP and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority,
together with collaboration with other partners, such as the Isle of
Man Chamber of Commerce and Wirral Council.
We have become a modern, proactive organisation which addresses
and challenges issues affecting our business community, and, as such,
we will continue to be pivotal in supporting our members and driving
their growth.
We are setting out a number of key business areas which will form
the focus of our service activities, provision and delivery, including
membership, partnerships, business growth, assets, place, and
community.
We continue to develop links with the Isle of Man Chamber of
Commerce, a business relationship which promises benefits for both
Wirral and Manx businesses respectively. We will support our young
people in raising their aspirations and work readiness for career paths
through Wirral Young Chamber, which provides our businesses
opportunities to connect, engage and influence the potential
workforce of tomorrow.
Business accommodation is the bedrock of our business model, and
we will continue to strengthen our property portfolio for the benefit
of businesses, community and the wider economic growth. We have
made improvements to the Pacific Road Business Hub, The Lauries,
and Egerton House, resulting in attracting both business and third
sector organisations to these locations in environments suited to their
development.
Place will form a significant focus area during 2019. Wirral
Chamber of Commerce will support Place Shaping development
through initiatives such as the Birkenhead BID and in promoting
and developing our Visitor Economy. A vibrant visitor economy is
essential to developing our offer and shaping our resources to meet
the needs of a modern visitor industry. We will lead the Wirral
Visitor Economy Network (WVEN) within the mainstream chamber
membership strengthening all sector activities in working with
partners in identifying, actively engaging and creating local, national
and international market opportunities.
Through Community Action: Wirral we will develop community
support related to the economy, social, and education, together
with adding value to the local authority’s Wirral Together vision in
creating a partnership of residents and communities in building a
vibrant economy.
For further information about Wirral Chamber of Commerce
support and services or membership please contact:
[email protected]
By connecting our members we can help to create growth and
development, a basic foundation on which a successful Chamber
of Commerce membership is built and which can grow. It is key
that we continue attracting new members at all levels from Patron,
Strategic and Essential, but also supporting our existing membership
through key services, member benefits and by developing working
relationships.
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