The patrons of Devon Chamber are some of the best-known and respected names in the region’s business community.
Through their support for the Chamber, patrons demonstrate their commitment to the development of the economy and business in Devon.
Their brands gain considerable exposure within the business community as a result of the Chamber’s extensive and widespread lobbying and representational activities. Consequently, patrons are better able to influence and network with key people and organisations in the region.
Our Partners benefit from a strategic relationship with the Chamber as well as an increased profile throughout the region. These partnerships are for the mutual benefit for Devon resulting in an improved service to businesses.
The aerospace and defence company, which operates Devonport Royal Dockyard, is a leading provider of critical, complex engineering services supporting national defence, saving lives and protecting communities. Babcock delivers its services through four sectors: Marine, Nuclear, Land and Aviation. As well as offering marine technology solutions to improve customers’ complex, safety-critical operations, the firm supports the Royal Navy’s ships and crew and navies around the world through the delivery of complex ship and submarine sustainment programmes.
BCR Associates are your specialists for energy and Net Zero solutions. Are you serious about energy costs, consumption and emissions and/or Net Zero? With the growing focus on environmental sustainability and the need for businesses to reduce their carbon footprint it is essential to prioritise consumption costs and emissions reduction strategies.
BCR Associates offers comprehensive solutions to help your organisation navigate the complex landscape of energy, enabling you to make informed decisions about all aspects of your energy use, reduce costs, and mitigate emissions in-line with Net Zero goals.
For more than 50 years, Brittany Ferries has been uniting the countries of the Atlantic Arc in trade and travel, revealing fabulous holiday destinations and the rich experience of travelling by sea.
The company was founded back in 1972 by Alexis Gourvennec and a group of fellow Breton farmers wanting to export their cauliflowers and artichokes to the UK.
From those humble beginnings, it has now cemented itself as the leading ferry operator on the western Channel.
Brittany Ferries’ impact here in the South West cannot be overstated, with its Plymouth port being ideally situated for passengers coming from the West of England and Wales to offer sailings to France and Spain.
As the largest training provider in the Plymouth travel-to-work area, we are proud to work closely with local and regional employers to ensure that we provide the training that is required by business. We truly understand the business community and the challenges it faces and are flexible in what we are able to offer. The College works hard to develop positive partnerships with employers that enable you to have a key role in curriculum development, ensuring our training is not only up-to-date but relevant to your industry needs.
GWR is committed to helping businesses in the west become greater. It’s why we’re investing and making improvements across our network from installing free WiFi and refurbishing our sleeper service, to adding three million more seats by 2018. The purpose is not just to benefit our railway, but to benefit the people and businesses we serve.
For 30 years, ITEC has been driving thousands of organisations to success through powerful technology partnerships and strategies. The firm gives you confidence in your technology strategy and helps your organisation complete its mission. Whether you require a Managed Print Service, Business Communications or a Managed IT Service, ITEC keeps you in mind every step of the way and tailors each service to your specification.
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health and social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams and West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon and Cornwall. They are at the forefront of integrating health and social care, which means that Livewell care for people in new ways that are more efficient, with health and social care professionals who would have previously worked in individual teams now working together.
You will find Livewell’s teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health and wellbeing hubs, at community events and even at football matches.
Founded in 1989, Pennon has been driven by its strategic vision to become a leader in UK infrastructure, delivering for the benefit of customers, communities and the environment. The merged water company of South West Water and Bournemouth Water provides water and wastewater services to a population of c.1.7 million in Cornwall, Devon and parts of Dorset and Somerset and water only services to c.0.5 million in parts of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. Pennon Water Services are business water specialists providing water retail services for business customers’ water management needs.
Plymouth Citybus plays a central role in the local Plymouth community, operating a fleet of modern buses with electric buses being introduced early next year. The company serves over 18 million passengers annually, providing essential transportation for the people of Plymouth. Part of Go South West, which is a subsidiary of the Go-Ahead Group, Plymouth Citybus is joined by Go Cornwall Bus and Dartline in Exeter. Together, Go South West employs almost 1,000 people across the region.
Princess Yachts established its home in Plymouth on the edge of the English Channel in 1965. Today Princess shipyards cover an area of over 1.1 million square feet, an area rich in British maritime heritage. In fact, South Yard, where the M Class Superyachts are constructed, is a former naval yard dating back to the 17th century. From the outset, their goal has been to meticulously sculpt yachts around their owners’ enjoyment of them. Such dedication and attention to detail resonates deeply with Princess’ Plymouth craftsmen. More than 3,000 people, each possessing a mastery of their skill, fastidiously realise this vision in our shipyards.
Thales Group is a global technology leader, committed to being at the forefront of the next great revolution in naval technology – Maritime Autonomy. The firm ensures that its products and services continue to deliver operational advantage to customers in line with their requirements and aims to ensure that servicemen, women and platforms remain safe from existing and emerging threats. Thales’ UK Centre of Autonomy in Plymouth is changing the way autonomous capability is developed by enabling rapid exploration and exploitation of emergent and disruptive technologies.
Enterprise Solutions is the gateway for external organisations to access the University of Plymouth’s internationally renowned research expertise, world-class facilities and expertise. Enterprise Solutions helps you to navigate your way to the University of Plymouth’s internationally renowned research expertise, facilities and business services. It connects you to the right support that meets your organisation’s needs.
Westcotts is a UK Top 50 firm of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers, with more offices in the South West than any other firm. We have an experienced and talented team of partners and specialists with a wealth of expert knowledge.
Here to help with all business and personal taxation needs, Westcotts provides exceptional service to thousands of clients operating in local, national and international markets. Offering a wide range of sector and service specialisms, Westcotts has supported individuals and businesses, large and small, across a diverse range of sectors for over 30 years. We’re here.
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