CRS joins in as Chamber Celebrates its Loyal Members

Long-standing members of the region’s biggest business organisation were celebrated at a special event in their honour.

The evening reception, hosted by Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire Chamber of Commerce President Tim Parker, was held to thank members for their support. It took place at the Priest House Hotel, Castle Donington.

Representatives from more than 80 Chamber members were present, all of which are celebrating “milestone” years of continuous Chamber membership – ranging from five years to 50 years or longer – this year.

Among them were Roger Merchant from Nottingham and Leicester accountants BDO, a Chamber member for 82 years and Richard Hewitt from Derby metal works company Eggleston Steel, a member for 85 years.

Paul Broadhead from the Chamber’s longest-serving member, Rolls-Royce Plc, also collected a framed certificate in recognition of the company’s 106 years as a Chamber member. Corporate Risk Systems has been a member for 10 years and Ros Stacey – UK Sales Director   collected a 10 year Certificated on behalf of CRS.

President Tim Parker said: “The Chamber President’s Summer Reception is an annual event aimed at thanking its members celebrating milestone membership years for their loyal support.