£7,875
+ VAT for the year
The scheme runs for 12 months from the point of joining, and all benefits must be used within that period.
Managed by the Chief Executive
The Chief Executive manages your Patron agreement personally, making sure your objectives are met.
Reviewed through the year
Regular reviews are held with each Patron to check the Chamber is meeting the terms and the spirit of the agreement.
Built around your aims
We’ll work with you around the priorities that matter to your organisation, from raising your profile and developing supply-chain opportunities to influencing local issues and building strategic connections
Influence the business environment.
The Chambers' strategic lobbying role means the views and interests of Patrons are heard in shaping local economic and business priorities.
Priority in lobbying
Priority involvement in the Chamber's lobbying and representational activity, including privileged attendance at key meetings with local MPs and Government Ministers.
Represented at every level
The Chamber and the British Chambers of Commerce continue to represent the views of Patrons and members locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
A stronger voice for business
.Patrons have closer access to the Chamber’s policy and leadership teams, helping ensure the priorities of Staffordshire businesses are heard by local, regional and national decision-makers
First refusal on a forum chair
Patronage supports the Chamber's forums — the key element in creating policy and coalescing arguments. Patrons get the advanced opportunity to become a forum chair.
Making connections, and developing your staff.
In the room, on the top table.
Open to everyone you employ.
Increase your business profile.
The Chamber publicly acknowledges Patrons' support at the twice-yearly lunches, where Patrons' certificates are awarded.
Your logo, where it counts
Patron logos appear on the Chamber letterhead, in the membership services brochure, in digital publications where possible, and in the reception at Commerce House.
Patrons in Profile
Every Patron is listed in the Patrons in Profile publication, with printed copies provided for your own clients.
First call from the media
Priority when local and national media ask the Chamber for business comment and case studies.
A page of your own in Focus
Focus magazine carries a Patrons page, your press releases get priority subject to editorial balance, and each Patron receives a feature once a year.
A quarterly blog and a web listing
Write a quarterly blog for the Chamber website on a subject relevant to your organisation, and appear in the Patrons' area with a hyperlink to your own site.
Your own seminar, and the rooms
Opportunities to host your own Chamber-supported events, seminars and meetings, with access to Chamber meeting and event spaces. Including one free room hire per quarter.
An award-winning, not-for-profit organisation run by and for its members.
employees represented across the Staffordshire membership.
Staffordshire businesses worked with each year, across all sectors.
accredited Chambers of Commerce, and part of the Global Business Network.
Winner of Chamber of the Year.
Our Patrons.
Ready to join.
One annual subscription, priced by the size of your business. Fill the form in and your account manager will be in touch within one working day.
Not sure which tier fits? Ask us for a quote or call 01782 202222.
Over 200 events a year
Breakfasts, sector forums, expos and the awards — across Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and the Moorlands.
Free, unlimited expert advice
HR, legal, tax and health & safety through Quest, plus free Legal Expenses Insurance.
Three Members' Lounges
Work, meet a client or grab a coffee in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and the Moorlands, at no extra cost.