--- title: Lobbying and Representation - Bedfordshire Chamber of CommerceBedfordshire Chamber of Commerce description: There is so much to be achieved when you have a voice. Having a local authority speak on your behalf and represent you on a range of issues that directly impact your business is an invaluable business tool. --- - [About ](https://www.chamber-business.com/member/about-us) - [Membership](https://www.chamber-business.com/become-a-member-of-bedfordshire-chamber-of-commerce) - [Global Trade](https://www.chamber-business.com/exporting) - [ Events](https://my.chamber-business.com/events.html) - [ News ](https://www.chamber-business.com/blog) - [ Contact Us](https://www.chamber-business.com/contact-us) - [Members Portal](https://my.chamber-business.com/) - [BedX](https://www.chamber-business.com/bedx) - [Webinars](https://www.chamber-business.com/webinar-page) [![Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce](https://www.chamber-business.com/hubfs/Bedfordshire_Chamber_April2018_Theme/Image/logo-header.png)![Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce](https://www.chamber-business.com/hubfs/Bedfordshire_Chamber_April2018_Theme/Image/logo-header-small.png)](https://www.chamber-business.com/) T: [01582 522448](tel:01582%20522448) E: [info@chamber-business.com](mailto:info@chamber-business.com) Call **[01582 522448](tel:01582522448)** or email **[info@chamber-business.com](mailto:info@chamber-business.com)** [**](https://www.twitter.com/BedsChamberInfo) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/2451144/profile) [**](https://www.facebook.com/BedfordshireChamber) - [About ](https://www.chamber-business.com/member/about-us) - [Membership](https://www.chamber-business.com/become-a-member-of-bedfordshire-chamber-of-commerce) - [Global Trade](https://www.chamber-business.com/exporting) - [ Events](https://my.chamber-business.com/events.html) - [ News ](https://www.chamber-business.com/blog) - [ Contact Us](https://www.chamber-business.com/contact-us) - [Members Portal](https://my.chamber-business.com/) - [BedX](https://www.chamber-business.com/bedx) - [Webinars](https://www.chamber-business.com/webinar-page) [Join Now](https://www.chamber-business.com/become-a-member-of-bedfordshire-chamber-of-commerce) # Better together. A lone voice can easily be ignored. Join the Chamber today and we can make sure you get heard. - [Members](https://www.chamber-business.com/member) - [Member Benefits](https://www.chamber-business.com/member/member-benefits) - Lobbying and Representation # Lobbying and Representation Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce aims to be a voice for business in Bedfordshire using its influence, experience and contacts to represent you and lobby on behalf of the business community at all levels – from local government to ministerial level. The Chamber has a presence on a range of committees and groups that influence policy making decisions in Bedfordshire on issues such as airport expansion, the growth strategy and local infrastructure. We are also represented on a number of panels and committees across the Eastern Region enabling us to represent you regionally as well as locally. Our Chief Executive Cheryl Smart is on the board of[ SEMLEP ](http://www.semlep.com/)and we are involved in a Business Ambassadors programme to encourage inward investment. It’s difficult for an individual business to influence policy alone. However as part of a group of businesses led by the Chamber you can have a much stronger voice exerting greater influence on policies affecting business. In addition, the Chamber is a member of the British Chambers of Commerce joining with businesses across the whole of the UK in calling for policy decisions that are good for business. 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As a new business it was difficult to know where to direct our efforts with regards to getting our name known and of course creating new business. The chamber has been instrumental in helping us achieve both goals. As a result of joining the chamber, within the first few months, we had not only gained several new clients but also won a major contract with a local high profile construction project. The chamber has hugely contributed to the success of our first year." > "Being a member and Business Ambassador for Bedfordshire Chamber has been extremely beneficial to SSG Services in the last 18mths. It has allowed us to build business relationships with the key decision makers and leaders of businesses throughout Bedfordshire and beyond." Tony Rice - Business Engagement Director, SSG Services > "Our Export department has been a member of the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce since 1966 and in this time I have found them both very professional, approachable and friendly. They have advised and supported us in the creation of the necessary export documentation for many of our customers around the world and I would not hesitate to recommend them. " Ian Keates - Kodak Alaris Ltd > "We have been members of the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce for 7 years and it has been really beneficial for us. The Chamber put on fantastic networking events and it is always great to meet new members and we have generated new business from these events. Our experience of the Chamber has been a positive one and all of the team are so helpful and a pleasure to deal with." Kellie Jones - Marketing Manager, DCS Voice & Vision > "We joined the Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce to help raise our profile and also take advantage of their introduction service. With the help of the Chamber team we have been introduced to a number of potential clients, some of which have become ongoing customers. I would recommend membership to any business, as they have a vast knowledge of the local area and it’s businesses and is a resource well worth being a part of." Alan Clarke - Trademaid > "The Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce supply us with an invaluable service, not just for the Certification and Legislation of our Exporting documentation but also for the excellent customer service, support and knowledge provided by the Chamber team." Sara Cavanagh - Friction Marketing Co > "We’ve benefitted from being a member primarily because the Chamber is a great forum for facilitating good relationships. This is mainly due to the way that the Chamber keeps in touch with us and connects us to other members, but also because of the fact that we’re part of a community with a real interest and concern for the locality." Sam Baker - Head of Business Studies, Mark Rutherford School ### How can we help? 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