50% Discount off your first year's membership to an affiliated* participating local Chamber when you open an AIB Business Start-up Current Account
At AIB, we understand that when you are starting a business, you require support and advice on matters other than banking. To provide you with this support, we have teamed up with the affiliated* Chamber Network around the country to offer you this exclusive membership offer.
Qualifying Criteria:
This exclusive AIB/Chamber Network membership offer is available to:
- New AIB Business Start-up Package customers who are opening an AIB Business Start-up Current Account for the first time for their business between 1st October 2011 and 30th September 2012
- Businesses that are not currently an affiliated Chamber member and employ five employees or less
What is the affiliated Chamber Network?
The affiliated Chamber Network is the largest Irish business network with 13,000 business members representing 55 local Chambers across the country.
Chamber activities include:
- Supporting SMEs through economic and social development in local communities
- Representing business interests on key issues both locally and nationally
- Working closely with local government authorities and agencies to develop industry infrastructure and services within the local area.
AIB/Chamber Offer Terms and Conditions click here
AIB Business Start-up Current Account Terms and Conditions click here
* Affiliated Local Chambers are members of the Chambers Network and share a common brand, logo and identity.
There are many other 'chambers' across the country, however these operate outside the affiliated Chamber Network
Why join a Chamber?
Joining your local Chamber is a great way to meet new business contacts, establish your business locally and get the information and support you need in the early stages of business. By tapping into the resources, knowledge, and expertise you find within a local Chamber, you can really give your new business a real head start!
Some of the services that your local Chamber can provide include:
- Plenty of opportunities to market and promote what it is that makes your business stand out
- Your business can be listed on the local Chamber Members Directory section of their website
- A range of business information available on a wide range of topics which can really help you as a Business Start-Up
- Being successful in business is all about networking. Your local Chamber regularly organises events and opportunities for members who are all geared towards ensuring you get to network and connect with new contacts.
In addition, you may receive:
- A Membership Directory containing the names, addresses, contact details for the key contacts of all members. This directory is an invaluable source of contacts and potential leads for your business
- Regular email updates about upcoming events, news and notices
- Chamber Newsletter which is distributed on a monthly basis.
More information on Chambers Ireland and the affiliated Chamber Network is available on www.chambers.ie.
How do I apply?
- Open an AIB Business Start-up Current Account between 3rd October 2011 and 30th September 2012
- Your AIB SME Relationship Manager will provide you with your AIB/Chamber Network Membership Voucher, which will contain your Activation Code, that you need to avail of the offer
- The AIB/Chamber Network Membership Voucher can only be used by the new AIB Business Start up Customer opening their new AIB Business Start-up Current Account. The voucher must be redeemed by 31st December 2012
- Click on the “Apply Here” button on the top of this page & follow the onscreen instructions.