About Devon Chamber

Devon Chamber is the county’s independent, accredited business membership organisation bringing together businesses, leaders and partners from across the county.

We connect organisations across Devon’s key business communities, champion the voice of business, and help shape the conversations, partnerships and opportunities that will define the county’s future.

Rooted in Devon’s key business communities

Proudly accreditated by British Chambers of Commerce

Exeter

Dedicated to the Exeter and East Devon area with more than 40 events per year and hundreds of businesses

Plymouth

Supporting businesses in the greater Plymouth area for more than 200 years with the city’s leading networking

Torbay

Helping lead an evolving and innovative Bay area and beyond into a new era of prosperity

North Devon

Connecting businesses across the beautiful and forward-thinking North Devon region

Our Core Values

Integrity & Authenticity

We act with honesty, transparency, and purpose. Our decisions reflect who we are and what we stand for, building trust through ethical leadership and authentic relationships.

1

Empathy & Respect

We listen deeply, value diverse perspectives, and treat every individual with dignity. Our culture is rooted in kindness, inclusion, and mutual understanding.

2

Collaboration & Community

We co-create solutions, foster partnerships, and build bridges across sectors. We believe in the power of shared ambition and collective impact to drive regional prosperity.

3

Knowledge & Professionalism

We bring insight, expertise, and clarity to everything we do. We are committed to continuous learning, high standards, and empowering others through accessible intelligence.

4

Innovation & Dynamism

We embrace change, adapt with agility, and lead with curiosity. We champion forward-thinking approaches that unlock opportunity and shape the future of our region.

5

A strategy shaped by Devon’s future

Devon Chamber’s strategy is built around the opportunities, challenges and ambitions that define our county – helping us focus our work where it can have the greatest impact for businesses, sectors and places across Devon.

It shapes our priorities, informs our programmes and events, and ensures everything we do is aligned with a stronger, more connected and more resilient Devon economy.

Meet our Team

Meet our Board

Our People

What can a Chamber of Commerce do for your business?

Devon Chamber of Commerce is the largest network of businesses in the South West – small, medium and large organisations who want to be better at business.

We help you connect with other businesses, support your company’s growth with our expertise and use our knowledge to help you succeed, all while campaigning on your behalf.

We provide business support, events & training and unparalleled expertise in everything from access to grant funding to international trade.

Listen to our highly-rated podcast

Find out what makes the region’s business leaders really tick with our CEO in our ‘In Conversation With’ podcast produced by Fresh Air Studios

Read Devon's leading b2b magazine

Profile magazine takes an in-depth look at the business community, focusing on a different area and sector  of Devon each quarter.

Explore our Devon-wide Events programme

Our programme takes in significant regional events around the region’s core strategic objectives as well as superb networking opportunities across our areas.

PARTNERSHIPS

Patrons and Partners

Our Patrons and Partners are some of Devon’s leading names in business and help us set the agenda for region’s community.

British Chambers of Commerce South West

We’re a prominent and active member of BCCSW, working with the rest of the South West’s business leaders.

Plymouth Area Business Council

Devon Chamber runs the PABC, an organisation for strategic leaders in Plymouth.

CAMPAIGNING FOR YOU

Lobbying

The Chamber is actively engaged on behalf of members in  lobbying  in a number of important areas, including transport and communication infrastructure.

Quarterly Economic Survey

Each quarter, we encourage our members to participate in British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey, one of Britain’s most influential private business surveys.

Representations and Accreditations

Devon Chamber is an active member of many of the county’s most influential boards and organisations, ensuring the business voice is always heard.

We're proud to put people and planet above shareholder gain

We are part of a diverse international network of accredited social enterprises – the Social Enterprise Mark is an independent guarantee that we put the interests of people and planet above shareholder gain.

We have been externally assessed against sector-agreed criteria and have proved our commitment to using profits and income to create benefits for society and the environment.

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Chamber members are three times more likely to survive – and thrive – than other businesses.

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