Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce

What are the benefits of being a member of the Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce? We asked Sara Fixter - Co-owner of Full Circle, Funerals Your Way - winner of this year's Chamber's 'Business of the Year' Award. "I’ve been a member of the Altrincham & Sale Chamber of Commerce since early 2022.  I love how the Chamber creates a really special community where people share experience, knowledge and friendships form.  The team and other members were incredibly welcoming from the time that I joined. The regular monthly Breakfast Matters meetings are a relaxed and informal way of meeting. It’s really important in my role as a funeral director that I’m able to fit the meetings in around supporting families; and the Chamber allows me to do this. If I can’t make one particular breakfast meeting, I can join the following month - there is always a new contact to meet as well as familiar, established contacts to catch up with.    I was invited early on to speak at one of the breakfast meetings. I gave a presentation on how arranging a funeral, with the right personalised support, can be a positive and empowering experience. Members still mention the talk to me a few years on, and that to me, highlights what the Chamber offers – a chance not only to network but also to find out more about each other’s businesses via talks and presentations.    I also like the fact the Chamber offers a varied calendar of events throughout the year. Meetings are held, not only in the morning, but also at lunch time and in the evening at various local venues, providing a different time and format in which to get together and network. The mini-expos are also a definite highlight – allowing local businesses to come together and showcase their knowledge and skills. The Awards held each year are fantastic. We were incredibly honoured to win Business of the Year at the 2024 Awards – the award highlighted what a progressive organisation the Chamber is in shining a spotlight on high quality funeral care and choice and what a difference this can make to people’s wellbeing.    I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my membership with the Chamber and intend on enjoying it for many more years to come. It has allowed me to create some wonderful friendships, to connect and support other businesses in the area; whilst allowing me the flexibility to support families and prioritise their care. I’d recommend the Chamber to anyone who is considering joining." Sara - you are a valued member of the Chamber and it's lovely to hear about your personal experience - thanks for sharing. Business of the Year 2024 Full Circle, Funerals Your Way Owners Sara Fixter and Jez Fixter pictured here with our CEO Sue Aldridge, Cllr Liz Patel and Darren Proctor photo courtesy of Martin Hambleton #localbusinesschamber #memberbenefits

Interesting post from Karl Morris on how to ‘accelerate business growth’. Some great points to note…. #businessgrowth

We are excited to announce that next week's Breakfast Matters will be in a new venue - at the recently opened ‘Innovate Suite’ - a cutting-edge immersive technology suite at the Altrincham Campus of the Trafford & Stockport College Group. This state-of-the-art CAVE (Cave Automatic Virtual Environment) provides an unparalleled learning experience through advanced virtual and augmented reality technologies. Breakfast Matters Date: Thursday 7 Nov Time: 830 -1030 am Venue: Trafford College Manchester Road West Timperley WA14 5PQ To book https://lnkd.in/ekRGFAQ5 The Breakfast Matters precedes Part 1 of the AI Workshops organised by Trafford & Stockport College Group at the CAVE - this workshop starting at 1030am - making it easier for the Chamber members who have booked on for both events. The AI workshop is now full but if you click on https://lnkd.in/erEG7y_V there is an option to join the waiting list. Looking forward to seeing you all on the 7th at the Altrincham Campus. #chamberevents #localnetworking

Feedback is important to all businesses allowing them to understand what their customers want and need, and how to improve their products and services. Following our successful Chamber Awards Dinner at the Bowdon Rooms last month, our CEO Sue Aldridge left a 5 star review. #customerservice

Slater Heelis is hosting an informative employment law seminar in collaboration with the employment law team and their newly appointed Head of Employment, Debbie Coyne The event will take place on Tues 12th Nov Start time 930am Crossgate House, Sale Breakfast will be provided to all attendees.   The seminar will cover a presentation and discussion on the new employment rights bill and recent changes to harassment laws. If interested in attending please email Kristen.Drummond@slaterheelis.co.uk

At the Breakfast Matters on 7 Nov we will be collecting donations for Barnabus Manchester - a Manchester-based homeless charity - who are in need of warm clothes to get the homeless through the cold autumn/ winter months. Please contact the office on info@altrinchamandsalechamber.co.uk or 0161 941 3250 for any further information.

One of the Chamber's newest members Stephen Leggett has reminded us that November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country seek to bring attention to diabetes. This year’s focus is on taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Stephen Leggett, also known as the The Diabetes Destroyer, is an international speaker, radio personality, author and CEO of Reversing Resistance, building the world’s most successful healing system for reversing Type 2 Diabetes. Stephen will give us a brief overview at the next Breakfast Matters on 7 Nov after our main speaker Mark Thomas of Transport for Greater Manchester and will be available in the networking time afterwards. Breakfast Matters Date: Thursday 7 Nov Time: 830 -1030 am Venue: Best Western Cresta Court Hotel, Altrincham To book https://lnkd.in/ekRGFAQ5 #chamberevents #localnetworking #breakfastmatters

Join us for this charity quiz night sponsored by Carpenter Rees Ltd on 12 Nov. All funds will be donated to Paint Altrincham Blue and Tony Collier BEM will be there talking about his own journey. Contact the Chamber office to book your place.

Join Sue Aldridge at this Budget Event in conjunction with Kellands Chartered Financial Planners on Tuesday 5th November 4.30pm – 6.30pm Venue: The Con Club – 1st floor private room, Altrincham WA14 1RZ To book https://lnkd.in/e_gh6NcM

A lovely Chamber networking lunch yesterday at Yara - it was a great opportunity for a catch up and to meet new business contacts working in Altrincham, Sale and surrounding area. Thanks to Helen Calvert for hosting and thanks to Samantha Alford Sara Fixter Emma Nawaz Sarah Thomas Hollie Aspinall Adila Malik Rebecca Vanden Rebecca Zartarian Patrick Lamoureux Susan Nelder Victoria Townsend Catherine Loadman and the guys from C&L Property Group for coming. Will post the date for the next networking lunch very soon! #chamberevents #localnetworking