CHAMBER INVOLVE: OPINION CHAMBER OPINION


Devon is a special place. Anyone who lives here can tell you that. So why do we need to shout about what makes it so special? Well, it would almost be selfish not to share


why businesses in the county love being here and how they benefit from living and working in Devon. That’s what our latest #ChooseDevon inward investment campaign is about – inspiring others to discover why Devon is home to world-class international companies, successful SME businesses and innovative entrepreneurs. Devon offers the perfect balance of thriving business environment and quality of life in an inspiring setting. It’s only right that the County Council


‘It’s only right that the County Council does its bit to promote business in Devon’


does its bit to promote business in Devon. Devon Delivers aims to support companies in Devon and to help businesses relocating to the area, and this initiative allows us to show the pride we take in our area.


you’re in good company; but you don’t have to take our word for it – the businesses can tell you themselves. Crowdcube, Lightfoot and Riverford are the latest brands who have done exactly that. They are the stars of our #ChooseDevon campaign which features bold adverts at Exeter Airport, targeting business people here for work and holidays over the summer. Backed by a social media campaign, these three high


profile brands showcase the opportunities Devon offers for achieving the perfect balance between lifestyle and growing a


successful business. Crowdcube is the world’s first and leading


investment crowdfunding platform, which has backed more than 800 successful campaigns, raising over £689m in pitch investment since 2011.


THE POLITICAL POLICIES THAT AFFECT THE REGION


Making the right choice with Devon


By Councillor Rufus Gilbert (pictured), Cabinet Member for Economy and Skills. If you’re a company in Devon, it’s fair to say


Lightfoot is the world’s


first technology to reward better drivers. Based in award-winning offices near Chudleigh, Lightfoot is working globally to help businesses and drivers save fuel and reduce emissions. Riverford, the national organic veg box


company, started as a vegetable delivery service to 30 friends in Devon, and now delivers around 47,000 boxes per week to homes across the UK. Our Devon Delivers campaign is a great


example of how local authorities and business can work together, but there are so many other stories of business growth and success in Devon. We would encourage other businesses across


Devon to get involved and share on social media why they love being in Devon, using the hashtag #ChooseDevon. You can also follow our Devon Delivers team


to keep up to date with the latest business news and opportunities @DCCeconomy.


Visit: www.devondelivers.co.uk


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