Growing and retaining the Chamber’s membership, so that it encompasses a wide range of businesses from all sectors.
The committee meets on the third Thursday of each month and is ably chaired by Rebecca from Officeset.
Rebecca has enjoyed the role of Business Development Manager for Woking Chamber of Commerce for 2 years, managing events and membership for the Chamber.
She also runs her own Office Supplies business, Officeset Ltd. In her spare time, she also works for Porsche Brooklands.
Martine is the owner of The HR Dept Surrey Hills and opened the office in June 2016 having worked in senior generalist HR roles throughout her career in a variety of business sectors including engineering, manufacturing, technology and professional services in UK, European and Global roles. Martine is passionate about helping businesses understand how their people can successfully support business growth and aspire to be an ‘employer of choice’.
Caroline is a business advisor with Pro-actions Business Coaching & Support. She works with business owners to develop a clear stratgey and a robust business plan and then supports them in bringing these to life. She enjoys being a member of the business development committee because of its focus on growing and developing the chamber membership to become an ever more representative and effective group within the local business community.
Mark is a senior manager at local accountants Menzies LLP based in Woking. Mark advises owner managed businesses with practical tax efficient advice and acts for small to medium sized companies, partnerships and LLP’s.
For over 20 years I have specialised in acting for legal practices ranging from sole practitioners to substantial partnerships and LLP’s.
I made the leap to start my own graphic and web design business in 2012 after having been employed for many years.
We’ve grown from being just myself to a small team of 5, and now regularly work with some big brands such as Taco Bell and The National Trust.
Most of our clients are local to the Woking area, so becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce and helping with the Business Development committee made perfect sense.
It allows me to be involved with helping local businesses and showing them how the Chamber can benefit them. Being from a design and marketing background, my knowledge compliments the fellow committee members’ areas of expertise.
Military career serving UK , Germany, Belgium and Hong Kong between 1966 and 1988.
Councillor on Woking Borough Council serving 13 years between 2000 and 2016, with main interest in Planning. Mayor of the Borough 2014 to 2015.