Where business belongs

Let’s work together.

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GROW YOUR LOCAL NETWORK

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Achieve your global ambitions

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ENSURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD

As a Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce member, you’re never alone. We believe that business is done better together and our extensive knowledge of local business means we’re a trusted source of support and advice for growing companies like yours.

Our member success stories

Our role is to ensure that, working together, we create connections within our ever growing peer network and become an enabler for business growth locally, regionally and internationally.

After speaking with several of our members we have created several stories based on real-life journeys of business owners which demonstrate the Chamber’s place within the business trajectory, and how we can facilitate growth and success.

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My interactions with the Chamber have always been positive, and more importantly, helpful and instructive. It's an over-used expression, but their input and support has been invaluable.

I would strongly recommend any local small business contacts the Chamber to see what support and help they can provide.

Andrew Chalkley -DP Luton Ltd
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Chamber membership is absolutely vital for us as around 50% of our business is exported the advice, webinars and online workshops have been invaluable. The staff at Bedfordshire Chamber are amazing, no problem is too big or too small and they always respond to our questions with clear, concise answers, without the jargon! We would not be without our membership.

Wendy Churchill -UltraVision CLPL

How can we… HELP YOU

As a Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce member, you’re never alone.

We believe that business is done better together and our extensive knowledge of local business means we’re a trusted source of support and advice for growing companies like yours.

For those wanting to… Connect

If you’re looking to connect with local businesses or build your peer network and foster meaningful relationships, we have the platform to enable your business to connect & grow.

If you’re looking to connect with local businesses or build your peer network and foster meaningful relationships, we have the platform to enable your business to connect & grow.

Through our media channels and networking events we can raise your local business profile, connect you to customers and suppliers, share your news or help to raise awareness of your brand. We’ve linked thousands of businesses together over the years and what matters most to us is helping our members achieve their goals.

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2500+

member to member referrals since 2018

Export

For those looking to… Export

We offer a comprehensive package of international trade services to help companies succeed in foreign markets.

720+

members in the network

Whether you are planning to export for the first time, or you are expanding on your existing activities, our Global Services team can offer practical advice and assistance.

Our aim is to help companies with:

  • Error Free Exporting
  • Prompt Receipt of Payments

Our extensive range of products and services are on offer to companies and business people nationwide.

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Business Focus

Catch up on the latest news, updates and articles from our widespread business community. Business Focus is a quarterly publication and this Spring we feature a range of informative content and member news.

Don’t delay your… growth

Representing 720+ businesses with around 55,500 employees across all sectors, we work at a local, national and international level to support businesses from sole traders to multinational corporations.

Our role is to ensure that, working together, we create connections within our ever growing peer network and become an enabler for business growth locally, regionally and nationally.

Key benefits to joining the Chamber?

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Connections

Connect to local business and foster meaningful relationships while building your peer network

Exporting

Exporting

Achieve your global ambitions with our comprehensive package of international trade services

Lobbying

Lobbying

Your business views are represented locally, regionally and nationally by our teams

Referrals

Raise your profile

Raise your business profile and work with other members

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Grants & Funding

We make it our mission to identify grants and funding to help your business grow

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Member Savings

Exclusive access to cost-savings benefits within our Chamber community

Latest updates & stories

The Spring Budget 2024: Business Will Benefit, But More is Needed

BY Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce 16TH JANUARY 2020

LLA invests £70 million in local economy

BY Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce 16TH JANUARY 2020

Bedford bus company ranked as the top environmental transport operator

BY Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce 16TH JANUARY 2020

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