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<\/p>\nBusinesses got into the festive spirit with the return of the South Cheshire Chamber Christmas networking event.<\/p>\n
They came from across Crewe and Nantwich and beyond to enjoy Christmas networking with all the trimmings at Rookery Hall.<\/p>\n
Many took the opportunity to raise a smile in their Christmas jumpers while meeting up for the first time in-person in December for many months.<\/p>\n
More than 50 people from a wide variety of business sectors across South Cheshire attended.<\/p>\n
There was a festive buffet in the Weaver Bar and draw to win a champagne afternoon tea donated by Rookery Hall.<\/p>\n
The event was combined with the Chamber\u2019s AGM where Chief Executive Paul Colman thanked members for their support during an \u2018incredibly difficult 12 months for all.\u2019<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cLast year\u2019s Christmas networking was by Zoom due to the pandemic but there\u2019s nothing like connecting with old acquaintances in person.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been a Chamber tradition for decades and we were thrilled to host an event where season\u2019s greetings could be exchanged against the Christmassy backdrop of Rookery Hall.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was chance also for the Chamber to say a big thank you to members for supporting us and indeed each other during an incredibly difficult period.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The Chamber has represented the interests of business on a local and national level since it was founded as Crewe and Nantwich Business Link in 1995.<\/p>\n
In the New Year it will be introducing new benefits to members and networking will be in full swing from January 28 when the first event will be a Final Friday breakfast at Aqueduct Marina.<\/p>\n
Paul added: \u201cSouth Cheshire Chamber of Commerce is known across the region for all the excellent work it does for the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a long history of working with local businesses, large and small, offering expert advice and a shoulder when times are tough. We look forward to welcoming more onboard in 2022.<\/p>\n
\u201cMeanwhile we would like to wish the entire business community a happy Christmas and good health and prosperity in the New Year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Being part of the Chamber yields many benefits including a chance to grow business through a network of contacts, international trade advice, news updates through a dedicated member portal and busy calendar of events offering a platform to make new connections and share current business thinking.<\/p>\n
Members also receive exclusive use of prime office space for meetings.<\/p>\n