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Membership is open to all businesses

Membership stands at around 275 members. Business members are diverse and include self-catering, hoteliers, bed and breakfast accommodation providers, artists and craftsmen, farmers, engineers, retailers, manufacturers, financial advisors, solicitors, computer consultants, graphic and web designers etc. We believe the diversity of the businesses in this area is one of its key strengths. Readers of the Blackdown Hills Directory and visitors to the Blackdown Hills Marquee at the Honiton Show often comment on the quality, variety and quantity of businesses selling products and services locally. More and more people are becoming dissatisfied with products and services offered by the larger retailers and are looking to source their foods, products and services locally. The opportunities are there - we hope you will join us in exploiting them!

BHBA Members benefit from a 10% advertising discount in the View From the Blackdown Hills - circulation 8,000. Please ring Anna Taylor on 01884 841070 or Mobile 07919540651.

View From Publishing are very supportive of local businesses and regularly run features on businesses in the area for more details of editorial, please contact Lisa Bright on 01297 446153.

Membership Benefits

• 1. Promotion of local businesses at shows such as the Blackdown Hills marquee at the Honiton Show in August which attracts over 20,000 visitors.
• 2. Discounted Blackdown Hills Directory listing for all members. In 2008, 20,000 copies will be distributed by Royal Mail. The directory is now available on-line at www.blackdown-hills.biz.
• 3. The BHBA website. As well as a full range of business information and advice for your business, the website includes a members directory to help increase the visibility of your business.
• 4. In 2008, we secured funding for bespoke training for women; one to one business advice for local farmers, self employment awareness sessions at Uffculme School & Honiton Community College.
• 5. The BHBA holds regular meetings and socials to enable you to network with your fellow business people to learn, share and identify mutual support projects. A Tourism Group was set up in 2007.
• 6. Member businesses receive regular e bulletins. This includes business news, opportunities and business profiles as well as forthcoming events news to help us all keep in touch.
• 7. Taunton Markets are run monthly in the town centre. Only members of the BHBA can book a stand at these markets prices start at £25. Extra markets are available in the run up to Christmas.
• 8. 10% discount on advertising in the monthly community journal for the Blackdowns - the View From The Blackdown Hills contact Anna Taylor at the View for more details.
• 9. The BHBA actively seeks funding that will benefit local businesses. In 2007 we secured funding to set up Dunkeswell Eco Business Park Ltd to refurbish workspace for start up businesses.
• 10. We work closely with agencies including Business Link, West Devon Business Information Point and organisations such as the Blackdown Hills AONB as well as local schools and colleges.
• 11. We are represented on many business networks including East Devon Chambers, East Devon Business Forum, Mid Devon Economic Forum and Exeter & Essential Devon.

Chamber Services

• Business support signposting service
• Web links to your business website
• Grants and training signposting service
• Regular e bulletins

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To join, contact us using the online form below.