SOUTH Cheshire Chamber of Commerce has moved to a new base at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Cheshire Campus in Crewe.

Previously based on Crewe Business Park, the Chamber will now operate from the Couzens Building – home also to MMU's Department of Business and Management.

It will be home to Chamber administration and events staff as well as specialists in international trade, business finance and promotion.

Paul Colman, Chamber chief executive, said: “Manchester Metropolitan University’s Cheshire campus is a long-standing Patron of the Chamber and an active supporter of initiatives to drive forward business growth in the area.

“The move allows us to strengthen links with this centre of academic excellence and introduce members to some of the country’s finest research and study facilities.”

South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce’s new base will also host workshops and monthly Welcome Mornings.

These will offer new members and people interested in membership an insight into the benefits of being part of the Chamber community.

Trevor Brown, MMU enterprise fellow, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Chamber to our Cheshire campus in Crewe.

“The opportunity to connect on a daily basis with the Chamber, its members and associated organisations will be of benefit to the university, the business community and our students.

“We have always been proud of the close links between our organisations and this relocation strengthens these links and will lead to a stronger business support offer in the region."

The move comes as the Chamber unveils exciting plans to create a business hub, offering hot-desk and meeting facilities for members.

Mr Colman added: “Our future plans include creating a business hub where members can work, meet customers and benefit from rubbing shoulders with people from different business sectors.

“With the new base and regeneration taking shape around us in South Cheshire, this is an exciting new era for the Chamber.”