Networks and Member Organisations
These organisations represent the professional interests of their members:
Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce
Represents the views of its members and lobbies Government at local, regional and national level. Also provides business information, networking,
business skills training courses and a full export documentation service plus information on all aspects of international trade.
www.cambridgeshirechamber.co.uk
Cambridge Enterprise and Technology Club (CETC)
CETC is a networking forum where business people, academics, technologists and service providers can meet and learn about new technologies.
www.cetc.info
Cambridge High-tech Association of Small Enterprise (CHASE)
CHASE is an association of small businesses in the Cambridge area working in high technology. It focuses on technology start-ups and small enterprises.
www.chase.org.uk
Cambridge Network (CN)
Cambridge Network enables its members to work together in new ways for the benefit of technology-enabled enterprise in Greater Cambridge. Founded in 1998, it has more than 1,100 members across business, government and academia.
www.cambridgenetwork.co.uk
Cambridge University Local Industry Links (CULIL)
CULIL is a forum for dialogue between the University and local businesses. It fosters contact between different commercial and academic communities, where issues of common interest can be discussed.
www.rsd.cam.ac.uk/events/culil
Confederation of British Industry (CBI)
The CBI's mission is to help businesses in the UK to compete and prosper for the benefit of all. It works with government, international legislators and policy-makers to help UK businesses compete effectively.
www.cbi.org.uk
Eastern Region Biotechnology Initiative (ERBI)
ERBI was established in 1997 to enhance the growth and development of biotechnology in Cambridge and the East of England.
www.erbi.co.uk
Enterprise Link
Enterprise Link offers support to early-stage technology-based businesses. Launched in 1999, it now has over 600 members.
www.enterprise-link.co.uk
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
The FSB is the largest campaigning group representing the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000+ members across 33 regions and 230 branches.
www.fsb.org.uk
Institute for Manufacturing (IfM)
IfM helps manufacturers grow and become more competitive by helping to raise their skill base, develop innovative tools and techniques and transfer know-how to industry.
www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk
Institute of Directors (IoD)
The IoD forms a professional network that reaches into every corner of the business community. With around 55,000 members, it champions the interests of the entrepreneur.
www.iod.com
Junior Chamber
The Junior Chamber is open to anyone between the ages of 18 and 40. It is a regional, national and international organisation that provides social, training and community opportunities for its members.
www.jcicambridge.com
