Hollands Associates - Member Case Study

What do you do? 

I’m a PR and communications consultant with over 20 years' experience. I work with corporate and charity clients, helping them build and maintain a good reputation and a high profile among their audiences. I do this through effective media relations, stakeholder communications and raising their profile – such as by helping them win awards, secure speaking opportunities and get mentioned in the press.
As a crisis specialist, I also help my clients ensure they’re saying and doing the right things when times get challenging.

Why did you join the Chamber? 

To make business and community connections, to meet fellow business owners and to tap into the learning resources the Chamber offers. I also wanted to give my clients assurance that I am a trusted practitioner who takes the running of my business seriously and I thought that being associated with the Chamber was a good way to do that. Since becoming a member, I’ve joined Peer Mentoring, which is a monthly highlight, and delivered two sessions to help others better understand PR and how their businesses can benefit from it

What’s your favourite thing about being a member?

The camaraderie and opportunity to be involved in networking and events which are always either free or very reasonably priced. I've met some wonderful people through the Chamber, whom I wouldn't have known otherwise. Being a Chamber member makes owning and running a business feel a lot less lonely and gives you the feeling that you’re all in it together, experiencing the same highs, lows and challenges.