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Moray Chamber of Commerce

We represent, connect and support our local businesses to enable them to thrive and grow.

What is a Chamber of Commerce?

Chambers of Commerce perform several functions for their members. The Chamber gathers a collective business view with a view to influencing decision making that will affect that local business community. They’re networking forums – business clubs – facilitating the making of contacts and the sharing of knowledge and experience. They provide services for members such as training, mentor matching, events, learning opportunities and business support. Members can offer discounted professional services to fellow members.

How things began for Moray Chamber of Commerce

Moray Chamber of Commerce is an organisation that’s here for every size of business, from those that export their products around the world, to national chains, to the smallest. exciting local enterprise. The organisation is focused on having a fresh outlook on business and delivering a dynamic, supportive, informative and professional service to every one of its members.

The story of Moray Chamber of Commerce began back in the late 90’s, when there was significant interest from local businesses in forming an organisation that would represent the interests of the Moray business community. Local businessman Bill Robertson put his not inconsiderable clout behind the drive and eventually, in 2001 The Moray Chamber of Commerce was founded. At the outset, 32 businesses committed to funding the venture, and by the time of official launch, the Chamber had 85 members.

In the early days, the founding members had a sense that they had taken an important step, for a small area like Moray, to join an international club.

There was also great lobbying success in that early period. The Scottish Government proposed the introduction of a Small Business Bonus and Moray Chamber members were successful in spotting a serious flaw in the proposed legislation. Through its membership of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Moray Chamber was able to persuade the Scottish Government and the legislation was duly amended to the benefit of a wider business community.

Moray Chamber today

These days the core purpose of Moray Chamber is to represent, connect and support our local businesses to enable them to thrive and grow. It is the voice of business in region, regularly engaging with ministers, governments and stakeholders to ensure that the Moray business voice is heard. We remain focused on making sure we continue to be ‘in the know’ regarding national and local business issues, so that we can champion Moray Speyside’s interests, lobby local and national government on relevant issues, and continue in the footsteps of the founding members.

Moray Chamber is the ‘go to’ networking organisation in Moray Speyside, by proactively connecting and supporting businesses across the region regardless of size, location, sector and gender. The Chamber encourages and enables effective business relationships between businesses of all sizes, types and at all stages of development.

As membership has grown, the office based team has also grown and we’re very proud of our professional, timely, can do attitude and approach! What’s more, we’re a friendly and welcoming team, so don’t hesitate to pop in and see us if you have any questions - or better yet join us at one of our tailored events or training sessions.

Collectively, members tell us that the most important things we offer them are:

  • The opportunity to make meaningful connections through vibrant engagement and networking opportunities
  • Consistent, professional advice and support leading to the confidence that we are always there for them
  • Great value for money
  • A ‘sense of belonging’