This brief presentation demonstrates how you can make the most of membership of Clonmel Chamber of Commerce. If you have any queries please call us on 052 61 26500

2. MAXIMISEYOUR MEMBERSHIP
April 2nd 2014

3. ABOUT US
“Clonmel Chamber is a membership
organisation for businesses in Co.
Tipperary who want to connect and
engage with decision makers to
develop their business. Membership
of Clonmel Chamber provides a
forum for business growth. We do this
by giving you the tools to grow your
business and have your voice heard.
Unlike other organisations we are the
only business group in Co. Tipperary
actively driving growth for members
as shown by our calendar of events,
initiatives and lobbying interactions”.

4. NETWORKING
 32 Events in last 12 months.
 31 of those events were free for
members.
 2247 different contacts from member
companies attended these events.
 Seminars,Training Events, Member
Expo’s, National Enterprise Conference,
InternationalTrade Events,
Manufacturing Excellence, Evening at
the Races & More.

5. NETWORKING
 2 Expo Events – Free for Members.
 61 Stands in February 2014.
 450+ people attended (stand
holders and walk in).
 Business secured for companies in
many different sectors.
 Coverage in local media including
‘The Nationalist’ andTipp FM.

6. PROMOTINGYOUR BUSINESS
 Use the newsletter to promote your
business – it is a free service for
members.
 27,560 newsletter emails sent
annually.
 Members can submit PR, offers and
promotions.
 Proven track record of delivering for
members.
 Sent each Friday at 1pm. Deadline
Wednesday at 1pm.

7. PROMOTINGYOUR BUSINESS
 ‘Meet the Member’ -a means of
introducing your business to other
Chamber members online. Also will be
featured in the newsletter weekly.
 Referrals – Chamber staff handle referral
queries daily and pass Chamber member
details to prospective clients.
 Utilise the membership tool to promote
your business. This is a multi faceted
organisation. Use every opportunity to
make your business stand out.

8. PRODUCTS & SERVICES
• Member Exclusive Offers:
• Chamber Fuel Card
• Chamber UPC Offer on
250mb
• Chamber Debit & Credit
Card Processing with
WorldPay
• Only Chamber in Ireland to
offer these deals to our
members.

9. THEVOICE OF BUSINESS
• Lobbying efforts locally
with Clonmel Borough
and SouthTipperary
County Councils.
• Daily interaction with
decision makers on
behalf of members.
• Key local agency and
consulted on all issues
relating to the Co.
Tipperary business
community.

10. THEVOICE OF BUSINESS
• Member of the Chambers
Ireland network.
• Lobbying for businesses
with national and
European decision makers.
• Regular interactions with
government and senior
civil servants.
• Successes include; sick pay
legislation and 9%VAT.

11. PLANS FORTHE FUTURE
• Size of the network
available to your
business is increasing.
• New opportunities to
connect, grow and save
with Clonmel Chamber.
• 7 Staff at Chamber
offices to work with your
business.
• Member led organisation
– tell us what you want.