Membership Benefits

Greater Manchester Chamber is the largest award-winning Chamber in the UK, with a growing network of over 4,200 member businesses. Our members represent all sizes and all industries within the city region, nationally, and we even have some international members too.  

The Chamber of Commerce exists to help businesses thrive by offering support and services through the membership, whilst also representing the voice of business in our region. No matter what the business goal is – the Chamber can help you get there. With a team of over 35 member-facing staff, we’re ready to grow your business, and welcome you to our community.

Through Membership, your business will have new ways to flourish. For over 225 years, the Chamber has developed it's ability to support businesses in the Greater Manchester region and beyond. As an integral figure of the Greater Manchester community we are able to provide a range of opportunities exclusive to the Chamber of Commerce.

The new opportunities available for your business through Membership: 

New Workspaces - Gain access to safe, secure and comfortable venues across Greater Manchester. Our city centre venue is perfectly located, which various transport links in close proximity to the venue. Guests can also enjoy complimentary hot drinks and small snacks along with WIFI. you'll also get:

• • • Members' Lounge and Hotdesking - Members of the Chamber have unlimited access to our Members' Lounge. Here, you can conduct meetings, network, work privately or simply just relax. Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm. There is also hotdesking available for you to work comfortably in the city. 

    • Meeting Rooms - Chamber Space is home to sixteen meeting rooms across Greater Manchester. Meeting rooms are perfect for conducting meetings and presentations. Chamber Space meeting rooms empower your team to work effectively in a comfortable space. 

    • Conference & Training Rooms - If you require a larger meeting room for a conference or training session, Chamber Space provides spacious rooms with the furniture and utilities required for the occasion.

    • Event Rooms - Chamber Space venues have the flexibility to comfortably facilitate a variety of events and various sizes. Notably, our Elliot House venue in the heart of Manchester city centre hosted ATP Fashion Week. 

Get in touch with our expert team to explore your business' potential through Membership - email: Benefits@gmchamber.co.uk or call us on 0161 393 4321. 

New Solutions - Through Membership, your businesses will have exclusive access to a wide range of proven business solution services at it's disposal.

• • • Chamber Protect - Members have unlimited access to our specialist Chamber Protect service which covers HR, Health and Safety, Tax, VAT and Legal. Within the service your business will get a 24hr business advice line for all 4 areas along with over 750 business documents. You will also have a one 2 one consultation with a Business Support Manager to conduct a gap analysis of your business' HR processes. 

    • Chamber Utilities - With the complexity of the energy world and costs increasing relentlessly. Chamber Utilities is an essential service which helps you make sense of business energy, empowering you to reduce your costs and helping your organisation become more green. Through this service your business will receive price reviews, Availability capacity reviews, Green/Net Zero recommendations and on-site proposals. 

    • GM Tech Support - Due to the growing reliance on technology, GM Tech Support is a crucial service provided by the Chamber to ensure members are maximising the potential of their digital operations. Members trust GM Tech Support to carry out cyber consultations to determine the efficiency of their digital functions. 

    • Chamber Roadside Assist - Running a company with vehicles at its heart means that staying still isn’t an option. Members have access to The AA’s business breakdown cover which ensures drivers get back on the road quickly and with minimum disruption. 

    • And more!

Get in touch with our expert team to explore your business' potential through Membership - email: Benefits@gmchamber.co.uk or call us on 0161 393 4321. 

New Markets - We have a dedicated and experienced International Trade team who can assist you with any queries you may have around exporting and operating internationally as well as providing services which inspire your growth. 

• • • International Trade training courses - Our Members are invited to our participate in our International training courses, some of which are are accredited for which you could will receive nationally recognised foundation award in International Trade.

    • Customs declarations - Our expert team are trained to support your business in the customs procedures when moving goods in and out of the U.K.

    • Export Documentation - Our Members can apply for all the essential documents through the Chamber. Documents include; Certificate of Origin, ATA Carnets and UKEUR1s 

    • Market Entry - The Chamber has partnered with organisations in over 110 countries who can support our members enter a variety of new markets.  

    • International Trade Compliance - Our skilled international team can help you review international processes. You will have security as they will ensure you are compliant. 

    • FX Health Check - Our Membership includes an FX health check from WorldFirst. WorldFirst provide customers trading internationally with dedicated solutions to help their businesses thrive. 

Get in touch with our expert team to explore your business' potential through Membership - email: Benefits@gmchamber.co.uk or call us on 0161 393 4321. 

New Contacts - As the U.K's largest Chamber of Commerce with over 4,000 members, we offer a platform for our members to connect with each other. 

• • • Member to Member connections - Over the past year we made 3156 Member to Member connections 

    • MyGMCR App - We have developed an exclusive rewards App which provides our members a platform to connect with each other, post offers & news and explore Greater Manchester. 

    • GMCC Events - Members of the Chamber will be invited to over 200 events over the course of a year. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet a range of new connections. 

Get in touch with our expert team to explore your business' potential through Membership - email: Benefits@gmchamber.co.uk or call us on 0161 393 4321.