Useful Contacts
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber
Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber works in partnership with many other organisations to deliver a wide range of services to its members, the wider business community and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning. Chamber members can access a wide range of discounted services, sources of business information and networking opportunities.
Services tailored to business community needs
- Access to the support provided via twelve county offices, co-ordinated from a central office in Chesterfield.
- Business information on a wide variety of specialist subject areas.
- A full range of business training courses and bespoke training provided.
- Access to discounted conference facilities.
- Business Watch security services
- International trade support
- Grantnet – providing information and support on grant assistance available.
- A range of vocational training opportunities and placement schemes for young people
- Chamber business support provided in conjunction with Business Link.
Rural Shops Alliance
www.rural-shops-alliance.co.uk
The Rural Shops Alliance is a national trade association working to support the owners of independent rural shops. RSA represents over 7,000 such businesses in England.
The objectives of the RSA are:
- To act as the national voice for rural retailers
- To campaign on their behalf
- To help them to become more competitive, to the benefit of the communities that they serve.
Visit the website for further information for how the RSA can benefit you as a shopkeeper.
Derbyshire WellConnected
www.derbyshire-wellconnected.co.uk
The Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership has established this ICT advice line to assist businesses in the area to take full advantage of the opportunities that ICT can bring. WellConnected is part of a wider programme of services available that can assist you.
The program includes: An advice line, events in your area with specific help for your issues and challenges, and possible financial support.
ebusiness club
The eBusiness Club is your virtual support network to help you make the best use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to boost your business performance.
