Latest updates and stories from Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce and its Members

At Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, our members are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why earlier this year we ran our Member Perception Survey, to better understand what you value most, where we can improve, and how we can ensure your Chamber membership delivers even greater impact for your business.

First and foremost, thank you. So many of you took the time to share your thoughts and experiences, and we value the honest, constructive, and invaluable feedback– and we want you to know we’ve listened.

What you told us

You told us that you value the Chamber for our responsiveness, our support, and above all for the connections and opportunities we help create.

But you also shared areas where we can improve, such as making benefits clearer, providing more sector-specific updates, and making it even easier to access support.

What’s changing

Your feedback is shaping the way we move forward. We’ve listened and are already taking action so in the months ahead, members can look forward to:

• New newsletters tailored to your needs – covering exports, events, and policy, so you receive relevant, timely, and practical updates that matter most to your business.
• Monthly online drop-in sessions, giving every member an easy and informal way to ask questions, get advice, or simply check in with the Chamber team without leaving your desk.
• More in-depth updates on our work locally, regionally, and nationally – making it easier for you to feed into to the issues that matter most to you.
• Clearer communication of benefits, helping you see at a glance what’s available and how to make the most of your membership.

Looking further ahead, we’ll also be introducing personalised member benefit statements, to give you a clearer picture of the value you’re receiving from your Chamber membership.

Building on strong foundations

The survey also confirmed what we already knew – that Bedfordshire’s business community is dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious. With many of you joining primarily to connect with other businesses, our role is to make those connections easier, more meaningful, and more rewarding.

Whether it’s through networking, lobbying on your behalf, or providing the latest intelligence on policy and trade, we’re here to ensure you get the very best from your membership.

Thank you for shaping our future

Your feedback is helping us shape the Chamber for the future. When our members speak, we listen – and when we listen, we act.

Our commitment is simple: to make your membership more valuable, more relevant, and more rewarding than ever. Together, we’ll ensure Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce continues to be the place where local businesses connect, grow, and thrive.

Thank you once again for your input and for being an essential part of our thriving business community.

To learn more about becoming a member, visit www.chamber-business.com or call our friendly team on 01582 522448.