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EVENTS, NEW MEMBERS AND ADVICE FOR DEVON CHAMBER MEMBERS


Another exciting year planned for Devon Business Show


CHAMBER INSIDER


Each month we introduce you to the people who can help you get the most out of membership


Name: Suzi Cumberland Job Title: Head of Operations E: suzi@devonchamber.co.uk T: 01752 220471


What is your role at the Chamber? I am responsible for the operational day-to-day running of Devon Chamber looking after the team of Membership, International Trade, Events, Communication and Finance. A huge part of my time is spent project managing the large scale events such as Devon Chamber’s Excellence in Devon Conference, Chamber Awards and Devon Business Show as well as seeking new commercial activities and partnerships.


What is the best part of your role? The variety, no two days are the same! I feel particularly privileged to be able engage with a vast variety of businesses across the county of all sizes and sectors on a daily basis. There are some real hidden gems in Devon and it’s always very exciting to see businesses thrive and grow.


What are your aims as part of the Chamber over the next 12 months? Moving forward the Chamber has developed its three year corporate plan which envisages developing its events and influencing as well as developing the International Trade activities. It also wishes to develop its relationship with other business representative organisations in the County in order to raise the profile of Devon businesses regionally and nationally.


What did you do before working at the Chamber? Prior to the Chamber I served ten years in the Royal Air Force as a logistics caterer based in Aylesbury, Norfolk and Hampshire. I am incredibly proud to have served and key achievements include a tour of Iraq obtaining an Op Telic Medal, competing in the combined forces culinary challenges and the pleasure of serving Her Majesty The Queen.


26 Chamber Profile May/June 2017


‘The Devon


Business Show is a pinnacle event in the Chamber calendar’


Returning for its fifth year, the Devon Business Show will take place on Wednesday 14 June 2017 at Plymouth Pavilions from 9:30am – 4pm, attracting over 150 exhibitors and over 1,000 visitors. The show will see the return of sponsors


PCH Manufacturing, Redrok, The Duke of Cornwall Hotel and Martin Luck Group, as well as newly announced lead sponsors Plymouth Citybus. Also supporting the show for 2017 is Eddystone Media and South West Water Business. Suzi Cumberland, Head of Operations for


Devon Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Devon Business Show is a pinnacle event in the Chamber calendar and I am incredibly proud to see the show continue to grow year on year. We are attracting a diverse range of business exhibitors from a range of sectors across the County as well as a host of new sponsors, which is testament to the show’s


reputation. I very much look forward to welcoming all of our exhibitors and visitors to the Business Show on the 14 June”. Organised by Devon Chamber of


Commerce, the Devon Business Show brings together companies of all sizes and sectors across the County providing a fantastic platform for businesses to network, find out more about local business and form positive connections. As official hospitality sponsor, The Duke of


Cornwall will be hosting a variety of events throughout the day including a brunch with Exeter Chamber of Commerce, networking lunch and a VIP afternoon tea. Special accommodation rates have also been offered to those exhibitors travelling to the show.


To see a full list of exhibitors and register your free place at the event visit www.bizshowdevon.com


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