Chamber Alliance Partner Program -- Creating One Voice for Business

Release Date: 25-Apr-2010

How You as a Member of The Entrance Chamber will Benefit

 
The Entrance Chamber of Commerce will shortly sign up with the NSW Business Chamber for the Chamber Alliance Partner Program – a package offering big benefits to both our members and our Chamber.

Under the Program, members will receive a limited NSW Business Chamber membership at no cost as a result of our Chamber becoming a program partner.Please note that members will only be eligible for the Program's many benefits if they are fully paid-up financial members.  
Entitlements to members will include: [Download Member Benefits and Entitlements Summary]

• Business Hotline -- unlimited consultations regarding business information, support and advice.
• Workplace Advice Line -- every member is entitled to three phone consultations with workplace experts who can advise on the right workplace decisions.
• Ask Us How Business Guides -- covering over 180 topics including sales, marketing, business planning, occupational health and safety, people management and finance.
• Business VitalityTM Express Check – One visit per member per year to this online diagnostic tool that reports on the health of your business and provides a 48 page report on recommendations for improvement.
• Networking and Educational Events – Free and discounted entry to NSW Business Chamber events that are run regularly across the state to increase business networking and present topical issues.
• Business Connect Magazine and eNews – All the latest business news and developments.
• Online Business Directory – Promote your business through this annual listing. 
• Corporate Governance Toolkit – An online toolkit that lets you download sample commercial agreements, corporate governance guidelines, templates and other essential business documents.

There'll also be up to 25 per cent discount on business support tools and products. You'll also be eligible for two free trials (each of 14 days) for Workplace OHS, an online resource to help you meet your OHS and safety obligations, and Workplace Info, the ultimate online workplace relations resource for managing IR, HR and payroll matters.

And our Chamber will benefit from access to advice, tools, products, services and a Local Chamber Channel Manager (with authority to act) who is dedicated to looking after us

A Regional Manager will also be available for policy, advocacy and member issues within our region. Plus there'll be opportunities to participate in NSW Business Chamber's Regional Advisory Councils and/or Regional Councils and to receive invitations to quarterly Policy and Advocacy Forums. We'll also have access to governance, structural and procedural advice and tools for running a Chamber.

Other Chamber-related benefits include:

• Options for syndicating content of our Newsletter, as well as an option for having the NSW Business Chamber prepare a customised Newsletter including policy, advocacy, training and products. This customisation would also include space for specific Chamber content.
• Access to a number of workplace advice line calls. The Workplace Advice Line provides sound, independent advice on all workplace matters, including the new Fair Work system, Modern Awards, National Employment Standards (NES), award provisions and interpretation, wage rates etc.
• A number of Industrial Awards services for our Chamber.
• Reciprocal member rebates on NSW Business Chamber and local Chamber events.
• Acknowledgement of the alliance with the NSW Business Chamber through the use of the unique Chamber Alliance Partner logo

What next?

The “NO COST” NSW Business Chamber membership becomes active once we reach 70% engagement of The Entrance Chamber members, to opt in to the no cost dual membership  and support the alliance, complete the “Membership Opt In” form and fax back to NSW Business Chamber to 02 435 3075!

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