Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce ‘new home’ for Nidderdale Chamber of Trade members
Pictured are Sue Kramer, Tim Ledbetter and David Simister
Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce is working together with Nidderdale Chamber of Trade to offer its members across Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale an exclusive time-limited membership package.
Whilst Nidderdale Chamber of Trade has been successfully promoting an array of rural businesses for many years, the post Covid period has been a difficult time for it and many other voluntary organisations.
In view of this, the current directors have announced they will not be seeking re-election, no one has come forward to take over the roles, and Nidderdale Chamber of Trade will cease at the end of March 2023.
As a result, its Chair, Tim Ledbetter, has now decided to seek wider representation for its members, hence the approach to Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce.
And until the end of March, its members, which currently include hotels, shops, distilleries, attractions and galleries, will be offered an advantageous introductory membership offer to be a part of the bigger, Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce.
David Simister, Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive, said: “This a great opportunity for existing Nidderdale Chamber of Trade members to join a district-wide business organisation, one with a strong voice for business.
“We are looking forward to welcoming members of Nidderdale Chamber of Trade to our organisation, and getting to know them over the coming months.”
Sue Kramer, President of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, said: “A few years ago, we changed our name from Harrogate Chamber of Trade to Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, as we are keen to give a strong local business voice not just in Harrogate, but further afield too.
“Whilst our monthly meetings are held in Harrogate, the range of topics helping to educate and support businesses, and of course the networking opportunities are relevant to all district businesses.
“We really hope to welcome new members from the Nidderdale area to our friendly, proactive Chamber, which continues to go from strength to strength.”
Tim Ledbetter, Nidderdale Chamber of Trade Chair, said: “It has been great to meet with Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce’s Chief Executive, David Simister, and its President, Sue Kramer, to discuss future opportunities for our Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale members.
“I’d like to thank the pair of them for their warm welcome and assistance in ensuring our members are able to be part of such a well-established and successful Chamber.
“I’m really looking forward to joining Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce, and making new business contacts.”
