Warning on future of town’s chamber
Wednesday 17th June 2009, 12:25PM BST.
Business leaders in Wem today warned the town’s chamber of commerce could collapse leaving small traders unrepresented if more do not join up.
Dave Granger, outgoing chairman of the group, said new members were desperately needed and warned “no support, no chamber”.
He said numbers had dwindled from more than 100 to just 40 and feared the group would collapse, meaning businesses in the town would have no voice to represent them.
The warning came after the chamber held a town event last night in a bid to recruit more members.
Mr Granger said the event, a cheese and wine evening, saw potential new members turn out and hoped they would join the group at its next meeting on July 20.
“Like any society, the chamber of commerce needs support – no support, no chamber.
“If the worst comes to the worst and the group collapses, it is the businesses that will suffer because they will not have a voice to represent them, they will not have anyone to fight their corner,” he said.
“We had a good attendance at the meeting but we are now waiting to see how many of those people sign up,” he added.
Any trader who wishes to join the chamber of commerce can call Mr Granger on (01939) 236460.
Shropshire Star on Twitter
Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.
Lifestyle
Interactive Dining Out map
Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.
Entertainment
All the film reviews
Before you plan a trip to the pictures, get our critics' verdicts on all the latest movie releases.
OUR NEW APP
Get the new Shropshire Star app
Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.
shropshirestar.com
Popular sections
Useful links
