The Ivybridge Chamber of Commerce is a group of local business people whose aim is to represent, support and promote the wide variety of businesses in the Ivybridge area. The Chamber has seen a recent injection of new blood and enthusiasm and membership is growing rapidly. What are the benefits of joining?

• Belong to a group of like-minded business people.
• Exchange views and ideas.
• Tap into the experience and expertise of other members.
• Have a say in the running of Ivybridge and its future development.
• Networking - use other local businesses and they will use you.
• Recommend other local businesses to your customers and hopefully, they will reciprocate.
• Social events help build new friendships and business links.

The Chamber meets once a month and in 2012 will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at The Sportsmans Inn on Exeter Road, Ivybridge (www.thesportsmansinn.co.uk). We generally have a meeting of about 90 minutes, followed by food for anyone who wants to partake. This is an excellent opportunity to network and catch up with local business gossip. We're a very informal group and anyone is welcome to attend.

If you run a business in the Ivybridge area, whether you are a plumber, physiotherapist, retailer or you run your own business from home, and would like to join the Chamber, contact any of the committee or download an application form in Adobe Acrobat PDF format (131Kb in size). Membership is a tiny £25 per annum. Completed forms can be returned to Keith Jones (Treasurer), c/o Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, Fore Street, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9AD; details are also on the form.

If you have an e-mail address or fax number and would like to be kept informed of the Chamber's activities, whether you are a member or not, send details to the Chamber Secretary and we'll add you to the mailing list.