Eric Hudson of Halton Chamber of Commerce launches drive for new members

Jun 29 2009 by Adrian Short, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

BUSINESSES are being encouraged to fight their way out of the recession together by taking up half-price membership with the Halton Chamber of Commerce.

The chamber is launching a major recruitment drive this month with memberships being offered at 50% discount throughout July.

The “membership month” kickstarts with a breakfast networking event on Tuesday, July 7 at The Heath Business and Technical Park’s restaurant, Runcorn, starting at 7.45am.

The chamber already boasts 300 members, but Eric Hudson, its executive vice-chairman, said a larger membership could create more prosperity and jobs.

He said: “Economic experts are widely agreed that the only way out of the current recession is to support small and medium-sized businesses to succeed and expand.

“Halton Chamber exists to help companies prosper and although we have an expanding membership, it still only represents 20% of Halton’s business community.

“With a larger membership, the chamber could be even more active in supporting local companies to grow and create jobs.”

The breakfast events costs £10 for non-members and will take place on the first Tuesday of every month.

Discounted half yearly membership of the chamber is available from £32.50.

To reserve a place email nicolah@haltonchamber.com or call 01928 516 142.

Further details are posted on the Halton Chamber website at www.haltonchamber.com