Membership testimonials
We have been Patrons of the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce since September 2019, and we can say with confidence that it has transformed the way we do business.
– Mark Bramley, CEO, Croft Communications
I'm so pleased I decided to join Herts Chamber. They have helped me to extend my network and build relationships with other business owners and decision makers, and their events are always excellent and well attended. The members' masterclasses are fantastic and I've gained some valuable knowledge that helps me to grow my business. The Chamber team are incredibly supportive too.
– Ruth Randall, Ruth L Randall Coaching
Don’t believe everything you read. But you better believe this – The people in the export department of Herts Chamber are really well worth it!
– Nick Michaelson, Managing Director, Silver Fox
The service and support we receive from the Herts Chamber is second to none and has been for the 20+ years we have been a member.
– Otodynamics Ltd
I can’t thank the Herts Chamber enough, if it wasn't for the team, Briege, the Growth Hub and all the other local support I would have given up ages ago - it was you guys who have kept me going and for that I will be forever grateful. It has also been great to connect with Sarah Hewitt from Freelove, having someone else to talk with who has been going through something similar has being strangely comforting. Just seeing how the business community has come together has been fantastic and reconfirmed what a great community we have in Hertfordshire. I’m sure the battle isn't over yet but we are on our way to recovery and that is something last month I didn't think was possible. I hope you are well and no doubt busy as ever. A massive massive thank you to yourself and the Chamber and I can’t wait to be more involved with the chamber moving forward.
– Carly Fitzpatrick, MD, Portfolio
The support Freelove Group has received as non-members from Briege and the Herts Chamber of Commerce during the coronavirus pandemic has been invaluable and hugely appreciated. Working together with other business support agencies across Hertfordshire such as the Herts LEP, Herts Growth Hub, Visit Herts, Stevenage Borough Council and Stephen McPartland MP raised the profile of our desperate plight and helped to secure funding to ensure the survival of our event hire business. Briege introduced us to Carly Fitzpatrick from Portfolio Group who were having similar struggles to us. In the darkest of times it was reassuring to speak to someone who completely understood our situation and to share information with them.
– Sarah Hewitt, Freelove Group
The scale of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has called for collective local leadership to provide clear strategic direction to support our businesses during this global crisis and lead Hertfordshire’s post COVID-19 recovery. Throughout this crisis, Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce, alongside our representative and partner organisations such as Visit Herts and Hertfordshire Growth Hub, has worked tirelessly to keep the county open for business. Hertfordshire LEP would like to thank the Chamber and its team for its ongoing support and commitment to our business community. Together we can ensure Hertfordshire is best placed to recover and build back better.
– Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Group
I would like to let members know of the great assistance received from Briege and the Chamber when trying to obtain the Small Business Grant from East Herts District Council. The knowledge gained from their expertise is invaluable.
– Mobile Stationery & Printing Centre
Our Hertfordshire Chamber has worked relentlessly during this pandemic to help all businesses navigate difficult and unchartered waters by: keeping in touch; disseminating vital business information; organising online training and networking; helping us find funding; listening to our problems and much more - all with patience and a smile.
For JPA in particular, the Herts Chamber helped us rally support to re-vitalise the rest area for doctors and nurses at Lister Hospital during the height of the pandemic. The aim was to transform it into a badly needed retreat where Doctors and Nurses could take a break between shifts. We wanted to enlist the support of other local companies to make a bigger immediate impact, so we contacted the Chamber who immediately agreed to include an ‘SOS’ in the weekly update.
The response was widespread across a variety of organisations all wanting to help and show their appreciation, including: Ian and Brian at Selby Contract Flooring; Sue at Amra Skincare; Michael at London Luton Airport; Alysoun at Rhubarb Seating; Katrina at Garrards of Stevenage; Katrina at Emmaus; Paul at Mainrock; Mark at ATG Spectrum; and Mike at Pledge Seating. A fantastic example of community collaboration and teamwork. These last few months have shown us that collaboration is more important than ever for future success and we look forward to growing more meaningful relationships across Hertfordshire – thank you Herts Chamber for your support, we’ve really needed it and welcomed it.
– Fiona Edwards, JPA Workspaces
Pharmaron has been delighted by the collaboration with Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce and they have facilitated us playing a part in helping with COVID-19 crisis. They were able to make introduction to us that allowed focus donation of PPE and more importantly to manufacture hand sanitiser for the the NHS. As a result we were able to manufacture, for the cost of materials used, 1,000l of WHO hand sanitiser that was supplied for use by local doctors and other NHS facilities. The PPE was really helpful to a local Funeral Director. Pharmaron was delighted to play a small part in helping and this was greatly facilitated by the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce.
– Pharmaron
As members (and Patrons for nearly 10 years) the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce has helped Pearldrop to grow our business through providing opportunities to meet and connect with other businesses we may not have otherwise met. The Chamber Team has frequently made invaluable introductions to other members and Patrons who have gone on to become clients and partners. During the recent Covid-19 lockdown period the Chamber’s wide range of online networking opportunities and initiatives was extremely useful and kept the business community connected and business moving. We’re proud to be Patrons and couldn’t thank the Chamber enough for the support they continue to provide us.
– Denise Austin, Pearldrop Video Production
We have been Patrons of the Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce since September 2019, and we can say with confidence that it has transformed the way we do business. The Chamber provides us with a critical insight into the network of businesses within Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas. The connections we have made have enabled us to develop relationships with likeminded, local companies. In turn we have had a higher visibility to potential new business and have obtained a number of high profile customers since joining.
Aside from the new business, we have also acquired a mountain of knowledge from the numerous events, webinars and one on one conversations we have had with the Chamber. The teams local commitment to ensuring success within Hertfordshire is inspiring. We look forward to an exciting future working with Briege and the team.
– Mark Bramley, CEO Croft Communications
