Membership Benefits

Member Benefits Package 2009

Raise your profile  
Free listing in Members Directory
News releases published on website
Advertising opportunities in the Chamber newsletter
Exclusive sponsorship opportunities

Use the Chamber to lobby on your behalf
Contribute to Chamber policy on key issues for your business
Use us to lobby local and national politicians on your behalf
Engage with local and national media on your behalf.

Join the Ultimate Business Network
Meet new contacts & create more business opportunities
Sign-up to numerous networking events
Use the Chamber's own extensive network of support & information services.

Chamber Connect Card   Access to a range of exclusive nationwide discounts from leading brands.  Discounted access to Executive UK Airport Lounges and International Lounges.  Discounted access to Corporate Hospitality facilities across the UK. See http://www.chamberconnect.info/

Caithness Connect  Local offers exclusively for Caithness Chamber members - discounts on a variety of products and services provided by other member businesses.  

Chamber Documentation Services   40% discount for Caithness Chamber members on trade documentation services provided by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce. 

Scottish Chambers of Commerce Business Directory   Free inclusion in the annual Scottish Chambers of Commerce Directory. 

Chamber Legal Expenses Insurance and Help Line  

  • More than £670,000 worth of indemnity each year -up to £65,000 worth of annual cover per claim  
  • Legal expenses includes, but is not exclusive to: 
     
    • Employment and HR
    • Tenancy and Property
    •  Tax, VAT, PAYE and NIC in depth investigations
    • Court Attendance and Jury Service  
  • Free 24/7 365 days a year Legal Advice Line Service  
  • Worth a minimum of £125.00 for the smallest business member

Chamber HR  

  • Compliant contract of employment, employee handbook including grievance and disciplinary procedure, Health & Safety policy  
  • Employment Law and Health & Safety Legislation  
  • Access to over 150 downloadable policies, forms, documents, letters, templates and fact sheets  
  • Unlimited access to 24/7 advice line for additional support  
  • Worth a minimum of £350.00 for the smallest business member  

Chamber Health & Safety  

  • Compliant Health & Safety Policy  
  • Facility to develop Health & Safety strategy  
  • Management System  
  • Unlimited access to health and safety advice line   
  •  From as little as £3.50 per member 

Chamber Primary Health Plan (Cash Plan)   

  • Staff health plan which includes redemption of costs for routine sight tests, dental charges and much more  
  • From as little as £1.10 per employee per week  
  • 24/7 helpline manned by GPs  
  • Effective absence and risk management tool

Chamber Business Choice Healthcare (Private Medical Insurance)   50% discount on Chamber membership fees for 3 years for new direct customers.  35% no claims discount  10% price beater offer.  24 hour telephone multi clinic health information and personal counselling service.  Choose from one of two free offers when signing up. 

Chamber Payment (Merchant) Services   Preferential transaction charges - prices on application.  £150 saving on joining fee - no fee required.  24% saving on standard rates for terminal hire.  £20 saving each month on service fees - no fees charged subject to turnover.

Chamber Fleet Assist   Preferential rates on the AA’s roadside assistance services - up to 58% off standard rates. Dedicated call centre for Chamber members.  Full fleet breakdown assistance.  

Chamber Fleet Advantage   Fleet management solution – ability to pay for servicing and maintenance, vehicle hire and more. Up to 35% off breakdown fees.  Fuel purchase at around 95% of UK outlets.  Regular reports detailing fuel costs, service/maintenance activities and monthly fees.

Chamber Risk Insurance   Bespoke packages with a 10% discount. Products for public liability, directors and officers liability, equipment breakdown, office disaster recovery and more. 


For further information on national offers please refer to the British Chambers of Commerce website

Upcoming Events

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Northern Rock sees reduced losses

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:31 GMT
Northern Rock says that it made "good progress" in 2009, after reporting a sharp fall in its annual losses.

Banking fraud 'moves to internet'

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:44 GMT
Fraudsters are continuing their switch from traditional card fraud to raiding online bank accounts, new research shows.

BA strike action talks to resume

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Talks aimed averting strike action by BA cabin crew are due to resume later, after a deadline was extended.

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