Membership in FAVOB brings many advantages for member business. It may include networking opportunities, member benefits and discounts, business support and advice, and the chance to have your views represented at county, regional and national levels through the FAVOB’s on-going lobbying activity.

Membership in the FAVOB is significant and builds over time - the more you use FAVOB and its member benefits, the more you’ll get out of your membership. In many cases membership pays for itself through the discounts and other benefits available.

Reasons to become a FAVOB member:

Networking opportunities

FAVOB can organize a busy calendar of professional and social events to support business networking. A full program of upcoming networking opportunities can be allocated on the Events page.

Member benefits and discounts

FAVOB can support members in different situations. Members can have different fees, discounts, opportunity to visit special member-only events etc.

Business support and advice

Thanks to the resources and experience within the FAVOB, as well as its strong business relationships across and outside the region, it is well-placed to assist members in finding relevant business information, support and advice.

Lobbying and influence

Seeking members’ opinions on business matters and representing those views at county, regional and national level are fundamental functions of FAVOB, as well as aiding with policy development on key issues affecting local business.