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Join a strong & influential network
When it comes to speaking up for your business needs, there’s strength in community – when you join Lochaber Chamber of Commerce you become part of a strong and active chamber that works for you. You’ll also automatically become part of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce – an influential and engaged network of 30 chambers of commerce throughout Scotland, which speaks up for the needs of over 12,500 businesses.
How can I join?
- Complete our simple online application form
- Email us at membership@lochaberchamber.co.uk with details of your membership enquiry
- Telephone us on 01397 705765 to find out more information
If you are thinking of joining but want to talk to someone first, drop us an email to membership@lochaberchamber.co.uk and we’ll give you a call back. Annual membership starts from as little as £150 + VAT.
Membership levels
Our membership levels are on a sliding scale according to the size of your business. We have six levels that offer benefits to businesses from sole traders to international businesses:
- Starter – for sole traders and freelancers: £150
- Prime – for businesses with 1 – 5 employees: £190
- Profile – for businesses with 6 – 20 employees: £290
- Principal – for businesses with 21-50 employees: £540
- Principal Plus – for businesses with more than 51 employees: £1100
- Premium Business Club – open to any size: £1500 supplement to membership payment
(Please note that VAT is added at 20% in addition to the prices above)
A message from our Chief Executive:
We’re a dedicated bunch at Lochaber Chamber and we love nothing more than supporting our members to achieve their business aims.
Our practical business support is now available to businesses across the west highlands. Let us help you to make connections, access great training and ensure that your voice is heard by those in power.
“We are part of both the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the International Network of Chambers of Commerce. Joining your local chamber gives your business wide-reaching benefits and opportunities.”
Throughout the year we hold regular events to help you connect with other businesses, upskill your workers and hear from decision-makers affecting your business.
Every year we host our Gala Dinner and present the prestigious Charles Kennedy Memorial Lecture, which brings everyone together to hear an engaging talk from a high-profile speaker.
“The team and I look forward to answering any questions and to welcoming you as a new member.”
Frazer Coupland
Chief Executive
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce
Premium Business Club Membership
Premium Lochaber Chamber of Commerce members are invited to participate in the Business Forum and are offered various promotional advantages, including having prominent promotion on the Chamber website.
Premium business members will receive an invitation to our regular Business Forum meetings where they will have the opportunity to meet key decision makers of the Scottish business community and senior Government officials. Business Forum members will also be able to take part in the planning and development of the activities of Lochaber Chamber of Commerce.
Premium Membership is open to all Lochaber Chamber of Commerce members.
- Invitation to Business Forum meetings and exclusive access to influential business and political leaders.
- Full corporate membership of the Lochaber Chamber for your company and all subsidiary offices and branches operating in our area
- Two free tickets for our annual gala dinner
- Your logo on an exclusive and prominent position within our website with links back to your own website
- Opportunity to contribute to national consultation exercises
- Acknowledgement on key press releases and Chamber e-newsletters
- Opportunity to sponsor key events at reduced rates
- Invitation to be a Guest Speaker at Chamber events
- The President, the directors of the Lochaber Chamber and the support team always on hand to deal with any questions and ideas you may have.
General Membership
General Membership enables ALL employees of the company to take advantage of the Membership Benefits including discounted event fees and opportunity to arrange events with the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce. Members benefit from being listed on the Lochaber Chamber of Commerce website.
Upon joining, the company will be mentioned in the news section of the website, in the monthly newsletter and on the social media channels.
SUBSCRIPTION: Membership rates based on employee numbers. Please note, VAT is added in addition to the membership prices stated.
Corporate Membership
Corporate Membership is for national and multinational organisations wishing to link to the Chamber of Commerce Network and who will typically join through the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.
Organisations which operate across Scotland and who are looking for membership of the Highland network and will typically join via one of the Highland Chambers of Commerce.
SUBSCRIPTION: Standard Fee equivalent to the Membership rate for 50+ employees.
Under 25/Student Membership
Lochaber Chamber of Commerce offers young business people aged under 25 years, or students, a discounted annual membership. These members gain access to the Chamber of Commerce network and attendance to events such as seminars, company visits and social gatherings at member fees. Lochaber Chamber of Commerce is committed to the work of the West Highland Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) and providing its junior members with tools for career development.
SUBSCRIPTION: Standard Fee £60 +VAT