About the Farnham Chamber of Commerce
Farnham Chamber of Commerce is a membership organisation designed to promote, inform and represent local businesses and their interests. The Chamber provides the opportunity for businesses to connect, network, share skills, knowledge and provide opportunities to the business community.
As business leaders in Farnham, we meet on average every 6-8 weeks at a venue in town, with a chance to learn, and keep upto speed with other business leaders as well as hear from an engaging speaker relevant to your business.
With over 90 businesses in or near Farnham as active members the Chamber continues to grow and support commerce in the region.
The Chamber is affiliated with the Surrey Chamber of Commerce allowing members to enjoy access to additional business information and events throughout the borough, in addition to events run by the Farnham Chamber.
What we do to support your business
Networking
We are proud of our community, and benefiting from relationships with local businesses is central to our Chamber. We hold an event on average every 6-8 weeks, here in Farnham with a chance to network, learn and be updated from fellow members. All our members are business owners in Farnham or the surrounding area.
Knowledge
We work to share, educate our members on the latest guidelines, best practices and legislations in business. Recent speakers include experts in insurance, digital marketing, the BID proposal with many more interesting speakers planned.
Benefits
Our benefits between members are an attractive add on to our membership. We see regular evidence of members organically gaining new clients from the connections and network of the Chamber. Our whole ethos is to encourage business in Farnham.
Community
Our commitment to Farnham ensures active participation alongside the various organisations of Farnham that have an in interest in commerce. From the potential Farnham BID, through to the Town Council and the Visitors Council we are close and act as a voice to the organisations that are shaping our town.
Our Leadership Team
Our committee come from various industries and sectors, but all share one thing in common, to direct your Chamber to support and promote its members and commerce in Farnham. Every committee member has a strong connection to the town and own or operate an active business in Farnham. We are a friendly and approachable team that are looking forward to supporting your business either directly or through one of our sub committees.
Nick Kent
(Chair)
Having founded in Farnham a medical equipment business in 2009, Nick sold to PE in 2019 and now runs Kents Property, Farnham's leading provider of serviced offices as well continuing to consult in the accessibility & medical equipment industry.
Tracey Corney
(Vice-Chair)
Tracey is the founder of The Little HR Department. Tracey Grew up” in big corporates but now uses the skills developed there to work with SME’s to get the best outcomes for them and their people.
Mark Robson
(Events & Hospitality)
Following the sale of premium pub company Red Mist Leisure, Mark Robson and his fellow founders established New Dawn Pubs. The group includes, amongst 4 others, the popular Castle Inn in Farnham.
Hayley Pope
(Treasurer)
Hayley founded GTP Business Solutions in 2019. Beyond your standard accountancy practice, GTP is well known in the help they give to SME's to become the businesses they want to be.
Stuart McCulloch
(Events & Pro Services)
Since 2018 Stuart has been running The Alternative Board, advisory boards that he creates, manages and facilitates comprised of local business owners, managing directors and CEOs who run non-competing businesses.
Anna Londei
(Retail)
With a career in high street retail names including Miss Selfridge and Topshop, Anna owns and runs Rainbow Roar, a successful retail shop on Downing Street.
Helen Bloomfield
(Secretary)
Following a career in retail banking Helen works as a Client Advisor at a progressive Financial Advisor as well as being the organisor behind the Chamber Committee.
Useful Farnham Links
Farnham Town Council
Farnham Town Council is an incredibly active and vibrant Town Council, organising many of the core events that drive visitors to Farnham.
Surrey Chamber of Commerce
Becoming a member of the Farnham Chamber of Commerce also benefits you with affiliated membership of the Surrey Chamber, who in turn offer a wide range of services, from events to customs documentations if you are exporting.
Waverley for Business
A local source, from Waverley Borough Council, of the latest news, assistance and insights on what is happening in the local towns from the Waverley Economic Team.
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The Farnham BID is currently under ballot. Find out more information on the impact here.
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Farnham Chamber of Commerce,
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