Chamber urges businesses to add ‘more networking’ to their New Year resolutions list

Southampton & Fareham Chamber of Commerce launched its programme for 2010 with a call for businesses to make more use of its networking and marketing services.

Representatives of more than 50 businesses and charities were at the events preview, held today at the snowy East Horton Golf Club at Fair Oak near Eastleigh.

Director General Jimmy Chestnutt said the Chamber had designed its diary to offer as much support as possible for members who, he recognised, had experienced a challenging 2009.

He said this year’s Chamber membership offered increased business opportunities through more networking events, seminars, training courses, research projects, promotions and sponsorship.

Mr Chestnutt specifically referred to the Chamber’s telecommunications scheme which had saved one member a total of £6,700.

He also highlighted the Chamber Passport offers that enable members to achieve discounts on a variety of business services.

Today’s event, sponsored by Intelligent Marketing, attracted a wide range of organisations.

The charities Hampshire Autistic Society and the Wessex Cardiac Trust were represented while other market sectors included insurance, legal services, property taxation consultancy, banking and hospitality.

For more information on Chamber events, visit www.soton-chamber.co.uk.