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TRTBID – voting dates confirmed
Sarah Whitaker, project manager of the Torbay Retail and Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID), gives an update on the BID ahead of the ballot which will take place in October. On the 14th October 2015, eligible businesses will be invited to vote in a month...
Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2015
The field work period for the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q3 2015 is now open for responses, and Plymouth Chamber need your help to truly understand how the South West economy is fairing. Run by British Chambers of Commerce, this survey is the largest independent...
The changing face of Brixham
Over the last six to nine months there has been a considerable amount of private investment going into harbour front and town centre properties in Brixham. A number of businesses have been taken over, undergone major refurbishment and/or had new signage erected, all...
Ron Campion – The Interiors Store
Ron Campion, The Interiors Store, based in Brixham, is 50 years old this year but the store has hardly had time to celebrate, as it's been as busy as ever. With the business growing well, it's also been steadily refurbishing its showrooms and has done much to move the...
Brixham losing business through traffic chaos
Brixham businesses are losing significant amounts of money due to 'unacceptable delays' caused by roadworks and traffic lights, according to Brixham Chamber of Commerce. The organisation has spoken in support of local councillor Jackie Stockman's recent comments about...
Pop up the High street
The first four tenants have signed up for the Pop Up the High Street shop in Torquay, which opens on Saturday, August 29. These are the first of many local businesses who can take advantage of what the Pop Up shop offers in a prime Torbay location. Signing up are...
BCC Budget Review – Summer 2015
Full Budget speech here In his full reaction to the Chancellor's Summer Budget, John Longworth, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "George Osborne has delivered a genius balance of politics and economics that provides stimulus for the economy...
Plymouth & Devon Chamber Awards
New for 2015 Plymouth & Devon Chamber of Commerce is introducing the Plymouth & Devon Chamber Awards. Designed to celebrate the successes of Chamber member businesses across Plymouth and Devon these awards will recognise businesses who have made a positive...
Brixham Business Show 2015
The first Brixham Business Show is to take place on Tuesday, 22 September 2015. This is part of a range of initiatives organised by Brixham Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Brixham Means Business network group, to promote and connect local businesses in...
TRTBID ballot to take place in the autumn
The Torbay Retail and Tourism Business Improvement District (TRTBID) consultation has been happening across Torbay for several months. Sarah Whitaker, TRTBID project manager, gives an update on the timetable. "All 3,000+ Torbay retail and tourism businesses were sent...
South Devon Players invited to film/TV convention
A Westcountry theatre group and film company will be heading up a film production panel at a movie and TV convention alongside stars from Game of Thrones, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Ghostbusters. Chamber member, The South Devon Players Theatre and Film Company has been...
Chambers strengthen links
Brixham Chamber of Commerce is to join with its larger Devon neighbour in a bid to make its voice heard beyond Torbay. The smaller chamber of commerce has now joined forces with the Plymouth and Devon Chamber of Commerce, following the Chamber's recent expansion to...