MEMBER NEWS CONTENTS


CHAMBER PROFILE SUMMER 2019


FIRSTWORD 4 Stuart Elford, Chamber Chief Executive, on why it’s an exciting time to be part of the Chamber


MEMBER NEWS 5 Artist lends talents to Elmer’s Big Parade


6 Agency welcomes IBM Master Inventor 7 Photographer celebrates year of growth 8 Care home awarded outstanding rating 10 Design festival champions local talent 12 Raising awareness of prostate cancer 13 New headmaster at Plymouth College


CHAMBER NEWS 16 One voice for the South West


19 Make the most of your membership 20 What’s on in Plymouth


COVER STORY


The Chamber’s new vision for membership SEE PAGES 14-15


CHAMBER INVOLVE 22 Patrons: Success for Institute of Technology


23 Mayflower 400: Lead National Partner for anniversary


24 Economic Development: Co-op council in awards shortlist


27 Chamber Opinion: Support for Heathrow Airport rail link plans


CHAMBER FEATURE 34 Championing skills and training in the region


GOING GLOBAL 37 The do’s and don’ts of doing business in China


SECTOR FOCUS 38 Finance: Centenary celebration for Bishop Fleming


40 Legal: WBD launches new scale-up services 43 Skills: College meets the skills crisis


44 Property: Football club’s new hospitality offering


CHAMBER SOCIAL 46 Maximising your marketing success


47 Get involved and share your news


48 What’s On: A guide to the Chamber’s events calendar


49 Chamber Insider: Sam Kerswill, Marketing Executive


FOCUS FEATURES


MADE IN DEVON 29 New gin celebrates the history of hemp


LEGAL SERVICES 30 Promotions at Kitsons LLP Solicitors


HOTELS, CONFERENCES & EVENTS 32 Filming and photography firm carves out unique market


50 Twitter Reaction: Connect with the Chamber online


51 Chamber Insider: Daffne Zamudio, Events Executive


52 New Members: The Chamber welcomes new members


53 Member Offers: The latest member-to- member offers


LASTWORD 54 Carolyn Giles, Chamber Board Member, on how the Chamber can support you


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