The Devizes Chamber of Commerce is a vibrant organisation committed to promoting and supporting businesses in Devizes and the surrounding areas.
The Devizes Chamber has 3 broad initiatives:
Representation
As an ambassador for local business, the Chamber offers its members local business representation to Town Council, County Council and local MP. With its strong links to the Devizes Town Council and Wiltshire Council, the Chamber acts as a positive representative business and the public sector, working to ensure Devizes maintains its affluent and thriving Town status.
Communication
As a member of the Devizes Chamber of, each business is part of an exciting and diverse group offering a range of events and networking opportunities to further support each member. The Chambers brings all information on matters affecting business within Devizes straight to the forefront of their commitment to its members. The perfect platform to promote the excellent variety of businesses in Devizes and the surrounding areas.
Support
Among its many roles, the Chambers takes an active role in supporting and representing local events, such as sponsoring The Summer Carnival, Winter Festival and Devizes in Bloom. As the representative of local business, the Chambers provides financial support for the local CCTV system. Administrative assistance and access to additional promotional opportunities and potential business funding for members.
The Chamber was founded in 1905 and is a not-for-profit, apolitical organisation run by an elected Executive Committee of local business people, working on a voluntary basis, supported by the subscription of members and income from regular business events.
The Chamber has close links with both Devizes Town Council and Wiltshire Council and acts as a conduit between business and the public sector.