Chamber of Commerce

Background

The historic Town of Axbridge is a hive of entrepreneurs and successful businesses.

Fifty years ago Axbridge was a thriving town with a High Street and Square full of shops and businesses. Driving through the town today one could be mistaken in thinking that it is a sleepy historic dormitory town. However the truth is that behind the fronts of the old and new buildings is a thriving business community ranging from new enterprises to more long standing companies.

Forty companies have already been located in the community with new ones being discovered every day. Businesses in Axbridge range from small and medium businesses, limited companies, partnerships, sole traders and franchises.

It is important that the local businesses have a voice in the community, a place to promote their business as well as mutual support. The Town council encouraged the formation of a Chamber of Commerce for Axbridge. The Parish Plan questionnaire also highlighted that a number of people worked from home in Axbridge. The Chamber is now well established, holds regular meetings and is the voice of the business community with the Town, District and County Councils. Regular networking events and affiliation to the Somerset Chamber of Commerce are bringing benefits to businesses in the Town, more employment opportunities and an improved level of service to residents.

The Chamber of Commerce will be an important factor in the growth and survival of an active and thriving Axbridge community.

If you would like any information about the Chamber of Commerce Group please contact Baz Hamblin on 01934 733939 or Juliet Maclay on 01934 733221.

Click to view the Prospectus for the Chamber of Commerce.
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