Ten FAQs when joining our Chamber of Commerce
What is special about your networking events?"
We organise over 40 events per year including regular Business Club Cocktails, Seminars, Lunches and Dinners, which attract between 150 and 350 executives. Our networking events are exclusive to members, hosted in prestigious locations and boast eminent guest speakers from both sides of the Channel.

As a fellow member could I invite guests to your events?
Yes, members are more than welcome to bring guests. The Gala Dinner, amongst other high profile events, brings the Franco British community together so that members can enjoy each other’s company in a social setting. There are also many opportunities to entertain clients or employees at our events, which are ideal for corporate hospitality and enhancing business relationships.

Are there opportunities to contribute to your publications?
Our publications are reserved exclusively for our members to write in, offering increased visibility and corporate awareness. Info, the Chamber magazine has an audience in excess of 10,000 readers and is distributed at the Eurostar and Air France business lounges. Each member receives a complimentary subscription and the chance to contribute articles.

Can I buy the list of members without being a member?
Our list of members is accessible only to our members. Via our members only extranet, there is direct, instant access to fellow members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Extranet gives you access to all Chamber information online including the Directory and Member’s News as well as Business Information pages.

Can you help me develop my business in countries other than France & Great Britain?
As a member, you will automatically belong to the network of 112 French Chambers of Commerce based around the world, giving you free access to 25,000 member companies, which will enhance your international network.

Do you provide training facilities?
Experts in law, finance, human resources, management and expatriate advice present regular seminars throughout the year on a variety of topics to keep members up to date with intercultural issues and good business practice on both sides of the Channel.

Do members really work together?
Our ‘Member to Member Benefits’ allow members to give and receive discounts on their services, thus encouraging business amongst our members. There are over 100 benefits available in our book and on our Extranet.

Do you cater for small businesses?
The French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain provides accounting services, payroll and VAT recovery as well as start up assistance, domiciliation and partner searches for member companies. We also boast a Business Centre on site and offer a virtual address and telephone service.

What could blue chip organisations gain from your Chamber of Commerce?
Our Patron membership is a club of CEOs & Managing Directors from the crème of Franco-British top investors in the UK. As a fellow Patron member, you would be invited to network in exclusive locations with these major Franco-British players.

What is your USP?
Our easy, regular and personal contact helps us to understand our members’ needs and achieve their objectives. We proactively assist members at our networking events based on specific wish lists.
"The French Chamber offers us the chance to network with a variety of other French and British businesses"
'As a patron member, Eversheds has worked in close co-operation with the French Chamber for a number of years. We have hosted several very successful employment seminars, most recently in September this year. The French Chamber offers us the chance to network with a variety of other French and British businesses and develop valuable new relationships.'

Alan Jenkins, Chairman & Head of International, Eversheds LLP