In these difficult times, we are blessed with a caring  and considerate community where the majority of people are happy to go out of their way to help others in any way they can. Facebook has become a rallying point for notifications of these triumphs of humanity over headlines. If you need practical help locally… Read More »

We have taken the decision to CANCEL our open meeting on March 24th for the following reasons: To reduce unnecessary interactions to help you to stay  ‘fit and well’ and best placed to focus on your own businesses The spread of the virus is clearly accelerating and advice is changing daily; we don’t know what… Read More »

Prepare for unpredictable trade March – June (or maybe longer) Local trade will be limited following Monday’s announcements over Social Distancing, in particular: Encouraging people not to visit public spaces such as theatres or pubs Encouraging everyone aged 70+ and other high risk groups to stay at home for the next 12 weeks. Tourist trade… Read More »

At the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25th February, as part of our democratic process we will be asking Chamber members to vote on a new Executive committee for 2020. If you have an interest in business issues and our local community, can spare a couple of hours a month and would like to be… Read More »

December 11th is the date of our winter social evening for chamber members. Many thanks to Bay’s Brewery (one of our member businesses) who are hosting the first part of the evening from 5:30 to 7-7:30pm which includes a free tour of the brewery plus beer tastings! Places are limited to 30 so booking is… Read More »

The fieldwork for the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q3 2019 has opened and will run until 16th September. This survey captures business views on the state of trading, how this may change in the future and provides us with a snapshot of what is happening in the county economically. At a local level we… Read More »

BCC Summer Networking Evening on the Golden Hind Monday 1st July 19:00-21:00 We would be delighted if you could join us for drinks and a tour of the Golden Hind on Monday 1st July from 7-9pm. Tickets cost £10 and include entrance and tour of the Golden Hind plus a selection of drinks (no food… Read More »

There is a vote taking place on the neighbourhood plan at the same time as the local elections. The neighbourhood plan has nothing to do with Torbay Council or politics. Rather, it has been written by our local community for our local community. The neighbourhood plan is important because it will determine what development does… Read More »

Dear members, Do you use our Chamber’s Discount Club?  If you would like to and don’t have your discount-membership card please contact Lynne. If you are not already on the list of discount options here would you like to get more custom by offering a discount to our members? Let us know so that we… Read More »