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Vision 2029: The Somerset Chamber Member Summit

Join us at Vision 2029: The Somerset Chamber Member Summit — a special networking event bringing members together to celebrate the strength of our business community and unveil the Chamber’s new three‑year strategic plan.

Taking place on Tuesday 28 April, 8:30am – 10:30am at Taunton Racecourse, this flagship event will showcase the value of Chamber membership and outline how our 2026–2029 Strategy will support, champion, and empower Somerset businesses in the years ahead.

Members will hear directly from the Somerset Chamber leadership team as we reveal our strategic priorities, outline new initiatives, and highlight the expanded support available to help businesses connect, influence and grow. The morning will also provide valuable opportunities for networking with fellow members from across the county and organisations offering value and support included in membership.

What to expect:

  • Showcasing the power and value of your membership — discover how the Chamber continues to deliver real impact for businesses of all sizes.
  • Unveiling our 2026–2029 strategy — be the first to hear our vision for the next three years and how it will enhance the support available to you.
  • Empowering members. Driving value. Shaping Somerset’s future. — explore how we will work together to strengthen the Somerset economy.

Agenda:
8.30am – 9.00am: Arrival and networking
9.00am – 9.45am: Future of Somerset Chamber

  • Welcome remarks from Joe Routledge, Chair of Somerset Chamber of Commerce
  • Vision 2029: David Crew, Managing Director of Somerset Chamber
  • Member panel discussion

9.50am – Summary remarks
10.00am – 10.30am. Networking with attendees and exhibitors.
 
Whether you’re a long‑standing member or newly joined, this is your opportunity to gain insight, build connections, and be part of shaping the next chapter for the Somerset Chamber and our business community.

For further questions regarding attendance, please contact events@somerset-chamber.co.uk Limited spaces are available – two per organisation. Breakfast rolls will be available. Please note dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Somerset Chamber, as the event host, reserves the right to cancel and refund all bookings. Please see the event terms, conditions and cancellation policy, click here  

Bookings for this event will close 4pm, April 21. Please note refunds cannot be made in the event of cancellation after bookings have closed.
 
 

Event details

Tuesday 28 Apr 2026

8:30am – 10:30am

Taunton Racecourse   Orchard Portman Taunton Somerset TA3 7BL  

Members: Free to attend
Non-members: £24.95 +VAT per person

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