About Us

The Chamber represents the interests of all businesses in Ilminster and the surrounding area.  It has an Executive Committee of up to 12 drawn from a membership of around 70 at the last AGM in January 2008.  Names of comittee members can be found in the Committee Members section.

The Chamber was re-formed in [1997] and is now a well respected progressive organisation.  It works very closely with Town, District and County Councils and welcomes nominated councillors to its meetings.  This gives the Chamber the opportunity to represent the views of business directly to local authority representatives.

The Chamber produces a comprehensive list of businesses in the area and in addition it participates in a practical way in improving community facilities and to the Britain in Bloom competition.  It also attempts to provide community leadership on issues of vital interest to Ilminster residents where there is a significant business component.

But all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy (insert gender changes to taste).  So the Chamber is developing a strong social events calendar. 

One of the greatest achievement is the annual Victorian Evening (Friday 21st November 2008)held in conjunction with the switching on off the superb Christmas Lights display.  This event has become a highlight of the town's festive season with thousands of people thronging the streets enjoying the friendly atmosphere.  Shops stay open late and many shop keepers dress up in Victorian costume and dispense Christmas cheer - it is rumoured some may even be slightly alcoholic.

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