Bideford Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to Bideford Chamber of Commerce.

The Objectives of Bideford Chamber of Commerce are:

• To encourage and facilitate the development of a strong and sustainable local economy in the commercial centres of the Bideford area.
• To encourage the small trader, together with the larger retailers, to create a diverse range
• of dynamic retail outlets concentrated in the commercial centres.
• To preserve the unique identities of Bideford and all EX39 postal code areas.
• To use all means to help publicise, market and support the area.
• To nurture a relaxing, tourist-friendly environment to which visitors will want to return.
• To work with all appropriate organisations to encourage and attract manufacturing, technical and other permanent skills-based activities to widen and strengthen the permanent economy of the district.
• To promote the objectives of the Chamber through our web site, by meetings, discussions, lectures, debates, conferences and other appropriate functions
• To promote the voice of local businesses.

 There are also many benefits to being a member and these include discounts such as:

• Free attendance to “How to” Business Advisory Evenings
  Andy Tanton – Painter & Decorator– 10% discount on all jobs
  Baths Photographic - Photographer –Free portrait enhancement on all portraits usually £25
  Bazaar  - Gift and Furniture Shop– 10% off all non sale gift items (excludes furniture)
  Bideford Health Food Store –5% discount off all non food items including bodycare and sports nutrition and supplements
  Bill Smith Jewellers – free insurance valuations
  Braddicks Furnishers– minimum of extra  5% Discount (Above normal discount) on all goods over £100
  Cafecino Plus – Restaurant- Free Room Hire in Arriba suitable for business meetings/interviews or private parties
  Century Gallery -Free Insurance Valuations
  Complete Computing – 5% discount off competitively priced computer items
  Coversure  - Insurance Broker- £60 saving on all policies
  Dial Associates - Communications–3rd month of all line rental free of charge, plus much more                           Dream Bathrooms – Planning and Installation of bathrooms – 10% discount on all jobs. 
  Fusion Jewellers – 10% discount on all non designer silverware
  North Devon Gazette and Advertiser – 15% off all advertising space/features
  Get Set Design – Prints, picture and gifts – 5% Discount on all non-sale goods. 
  Health and Harmony – spa treatments– 10% discount on all standard rates on massage/facials etc. 
  Hughes Opticians – 25% off complete specs
  Maynard Johns Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors – Free hour consultation for business advice plus much more
  Link Magazine – 15% off for new advertising with chamber members
  Michelle White Fitness - Gym– 10% discount on membership. Ring for details
  Nat West Bank – Period of free banking and much more
  North Devon Journal – Free ½ page slot acquired by the Chamber where one member per month is nominated to answer set questions.
  Polypress – Stationers - 10% discount on all full boxes of materials.
  Tantons Hotel –10% off accommodation and/or meals
  Thomas and Son Jewellers – Free Battery fitting on all batteries purchased.
  Zero Seven – Mobile phones–free consultation, 10% discount on standard rates plus much more
  

The  fees for joining Bideford Chamber of Commerce are:

* Number of employees is the full time equivalent employees or working owners

^# This category is only available to individuals that are not business owners

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