Newsletters
While we regret that this newsletter has not been published for the past few months due to the suspension of the regular page previously published by The Cornishman newspaper (from which the content of these pages had historically been drawn), the Chamber has now (July 2010) commenced publication of a weekly newsletter, which is available for download.
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The Newsletter below is an Adobe Acrobat .PDF document - if you do not have a copy of Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you can download a free copy here.
Newsletters for 2010:
Chamber Information
Your Chamber needs you
Why join the Chamber of Commerce?
Membership of the Chamber has numerous positive benefits; firstly, and most importantly, you have the opportunity to make your voice heard on any issue that affects you and your business. We have an outstanding reputation amongst local government and other organisations with whom we liaise on a myriad of subjects and are, therefore, able to represent you extremely effectively. We have been able to solve several problems for our members, including planning issues, and continue to be consulted by the County, District and Town Councils regularly. Another very important reason for joining is the opportunity to network with other similar minded business people, thereby, realising that you are not alone and that we all have the same problems.
We don’t just get involved in purely business issues, as anyone reading this page will know; we also campaign for issues which affect the wider community such as the ongoing battle for West Cornwall Hospital. We have are also very actively involved in the regeneration programme for Penzance and the surrounding area with the objectives of securing employment and contributing to the financial growth of the district.
We are a non-political organisation and value our independence, we also value the fact that we are a totally democratic organisation representing the wishes of the majority in all issues – Cornwall Council take note, we are an example worth following!
In order for us to continue to campaign effectively for all local businesses we need your support. We need a strong membership base in order to enhance our standing as THE voice of local business. With the forthcoming demise of District Councils and the development of Cornwall Council as a Unitary Authority, there has never been a more opportune time for all businesses to come together in solidarity. Despite the clock ticking away for the Unitary Authority’s take over, firm plans have still yet to be forthcoming with the current Cornwall County Council dwelling upon spending our money on a logo that nobody wants and a newsletter which is a total shambles. How they expect to manage the County’s services let alone provide for local business is anyone’s guess…..including their own!
We have meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at the venue under "Forthcoming Meetings" below, commencing at 7.30pm, which you are most welcome to attend whether you become a member or not and whether you currently run a business or not. Chamber meetings are a useful forum for those who are interested in starting a business as well as for members of the public who are interested in local issues that have an impact upon us all. We look forward to meeting you.
All in all, membership provides a fantastic service and huge benefits, in return for a small membership fee and the option of attending the monthly meetings. If you would like a membership pack please contact the Secretary on 01736-762888. We welcome membership from businesses throughout Penwith, not just Penzance.
For further information, visit the Membership Enquiry or Membership Application pages on this site.
Chamber meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month; the next meeting will be on Tuesday 7th September in the Green Bean Coffee Lounge, Market Jew Street, Penzance, commencing at 7.30pm. No doubt there will be much to talk about so please make a date in your diary.
Our meetings are open to everyone whether involved in business or not and whether a member of the Chamber or not. We do not restrict ourselves to purely business issues as we believe that anything that affects the general public has a knock-on effect, we work for the prosperity and well being of the whole community.
The Chamber provides a great forum and a great opportunity for everyone to get involved in discussing how our businesses and lives are shaped in the future as well as bringing any issues to the attention of the Chamber which may need our support or involvement.
Secretary contact details
Everyone can now contact the Chamber as follows:
- By post - The Secretary, Penzance Chamber of Commerce, Sycamores, Relubbus Lane, St Hilary, TR20 9EG
- By email - penzancechamber@hotmail.co.uk
- By phone/fax - 01736-762888
Newsletters from 1999 to 2009 have been archived and are available here
