BUSINESSES can now benefit from a major boost to support services.

For Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Manchester Solutions Group, has unveiled its new Chamber membership package.

The changes will mean that Chamber members will now be given improved access to a wealth of additional services, including recruitment services, apprenticeship schemes, training and greater links with education.

Angie Robinson, chief executive of Greater Manchester Chamber, said: "This agreement is great news and means that we can offer an even greater range of business support services and money-saving benefits for our members. Added to our excellent networking opportunities and extensive events calendar this makes Chamber membership an even better business decision for Greater Manchester firms."

Mark Hayes, director of membership and business development for Manchester Solutions added: "The membership package has been gradually developed over the last two years. It was clear to us that the needs of Chamber members were as unique as they were themselves and that we needed to tailor the membership services to the needs of individual sectors of the business community."

He went on: "This partnership will represent a new force in business support for Greater Manchester."

Membership of the Chamber, the largest in the UK, enables access to a range of business-boosting benefits. These include networking opportunities, marketing & PR opportunities accredited training, short courses and management development, recruitment services covering temporary and permanent labour as well as policy and representation assistance.

To join the Chamber, or for further information, contact: 0161 245 4800. For more information on the partnership visit www.manchester-solutions.co.uk or www.gmchamber.co.uk