The membership organisation was named as runner-up of the Excellence in International Trade Services Award at the national Chamber Awards 2015, putting it ahead of 50 other Chambers that offer similar services across the UK.
The Chamber impressed judges with the large number of specialist events and training courses it organises to facilitate connections between exporters and market experts. It was also recognised for its market-leading partnership with Tate’s Export Guide that saves exporters hundreds of pounds each year as its online information guide is included within the Chambers’ enhanced membership package.
John Bridge OBE DL, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce, said: “We were delighted to have been recognised for the support we offer Cambridgeshire’s vibrant export community while these companies work to realise opportunities overseas to drive growth.
“In November 2015 our export team processed the necessary documentation to support over £40million worth of exports, a 49 per cent increase on the previous month. This is evidence that we and our partners organisations are succeeding in helping local businesses to forge connections with local market experts across the world and enable them to access the support they need to realise their global potential.”
The announcement was made at the national Chamber Awards 2015, which celebrated the achievements of hundreds of Chamber members from across the UK and the best of the 52 accredited Chambers to which they belong.
Three Chamber members from Cambridgeshire were in the running for national awards having already been crowned champions of the East of England. Lincoln Miles of Belchfire Surf won the East of England’s Young Person in Business award, Pure Resourcing Solutions won the Award for People Development and Encocam were crowned Export Business of the Year.
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