About Membership

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Join us as a member and benefit from a range of dedicated membership business support services and exclusive benefits. What’s more, you can choose a membership option that fits with your business purpose and aims.

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Become a member

Access vital business support services; raise your profile in the region; and have a say in how our region shapes to be the best place to do business.

We offer a simple membership fee structure, with pricing depending on the membership option you choose, ensuring value for money whilst enabling you to maximise new opportunities and scope for growth.

 

 

Chambers of Commerce

Join one of the largest business networks in the region – the Business West Chambers of Commerce, a certified B Corp, uniting businesses across Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and connecting you to expert advice, local insight and influence to help your business grow and drive prosperity across our region.

Initiative

The Initiative unites business leaders in the West of England to champion responsible growth, influence key decisions, shape economic strategy, and create lasting regional impact - making our region the best place to live, learn, work and prosper.

Futures West

The Futures West Foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Economic Growth is a collaboration between business and leading universities. It aims to tackle the region’s long-term challenges to raise productivity, prosperity and innovation. Its research will provide the evidence base needed to better inform policy and attract investment.

Hydrogen South West

Connecting people, places and projects to drive hydrogen development in the South West, home to leading aerospace and transport businesses who have joined forces to create an infrastructure ecosystem that brings the benefits of hydrogen to the region.

What Our Members Are Saying

“I would encourage any business to join without hesitation. The Chamber offer so much more than just networking, you get practical advice, valuable training opportunities, and genuine visibility for your business. It's an excellent way to feel part of something much bigger than yourself, which is particularly important for small or growing businesses like ours. The support is authentic and genuine, and the connections you make can open up opportunities you may never have considered. It's been one of the best business decisions we've made.”

Hazel Hayden
Founder & Clinical Director, Bristol Menopause Clinic

“I would encourage any business considering membership to see it as an investment rather than a cost. The Chamber offers excellent opportunities to connect, collaborate and influence.”

Stuart Emmerson
Director of Business Development, Hartpury University & Hartpury College

"“Membership is a chance to build local business relationships, to learn about the initiatives in the local area, which will have an impact on your business and you, and provide you and your colleagues with a forum to have your say.“

Mark Drew
Managing Director, Cogito

“The sense of community is invaluable. It connects you with people across a wide range of sectors, offering a fantastic opportunity to learn about other businesses in the region. You’ll always have someone to call on for advice.”

Jane Guy
Director of Sales & Marketing, The Bristol Hotel

“Business West has a great reputation for bringing together businesses and providing opportunities for collaboration and learning.”

Angela Da Silva
Independent HR Consultant

Have a Question?

If you have a question or simply want to chat through which membership is best for you and your business before you join us, we're here to help!

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Business Support

From Net Zero to HR, get access to advice, training and support services to help your workforce and your business to develop and grow. Your critical business issues are represented each quarter at a local and national level to government and key decision-makers, your voice helping to actively shape a better business landscape for all.

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Networking & Events

Meet and collaborate with peers and influential business leaders across Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire through our popular and busy membership events programme. Get well-positioned to capture new business and learning opportunities through online and in-person events that are designed to help advance your business skills and growth.

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Raise Your Profile

Promote your business to a wide audience through being active within our member community and benefiting from a range of dedicated online marketing tools and channels for members. Create an advanced profile in our online business directory, publish your content on our website, get profiled in case studies and interviews, feature on our social media channels and access PR, advertising and sponsorship opportunities.

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Savings & Discounts

As part of your membership or via exclusive membership rates, from HR to AI training, Tax to Fleet Management, Health Plans to Export, you and your employees will have access to a wide range of professional membership support products and services. Carefully curated to provide options relevant to your business, value for money and ROI - saving your business time, money and costly resources outside of membership.