For the second year running, Salisbury’s business community went behind bars—this time raising a remarkable £21,590 to support Salisbury Hospice. Six local entrepreneurs, including Chamber President Andy North, embraced playful “arrests” for lighthearted “crimes” and successfully solicited donations to secure their releases.

The Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry continues to build strong momentum this year, with growing membership, vibrant events, and deeper engagement with partners across the city and region.

This morning’s Coffee and Connect event at Bradbeers Café was another brilliant success – and a perfect way to kick off the day! Members gathered for relaxed, informal networking over coffee, pastries, and conversation in the stylish setting of Salisbury’s newest department store. Whether people popped in for a quick chat or stayed for the full session, there was a steady buzz of energy, collaboration, and new connections being made throughout the morning.

Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry held its Annual General Meeting this week, bringing together members, partners and local stakeholders to reflect on a successful year and set out its plans for the year ahead.

The Salisbury Business Excellence Awards 2025 took centre stage, honouring the outstanding achievements of local businesses across the region. From innovative startups to long-standing institutions, the awards celebrated the very best of Salisbury’s business community.

The Salisbury Business Expo is just around the corner, and it’s shaping up to be an unmissable event for local business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Happening on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at The Stones Hotel, this expo promises to deliver everything you need to take your business to new heights.

The Salisbury Business Excellence Awards would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors. Their generosity and commitment to celebrating local business success allow us to showcase the outstanding achievements of companies across Salisbury and South Wiltshire.

As the festive season is upon us, we at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce would like to take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed and extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members, partners, and supporters who have contributed to making our business community thrive in 2024.

As the festive season is upon us, we at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce would like to take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed and extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members, partners, and supporters who have contributed to making our business community thrive in 2024.

The Salisbury Young Chamber is designed to provide a platform for young professionals and students to access resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities that will help them advance their careers and entrepreneurial ambitions. Through dedicated events, skill-building workshops, and connection-building activities, the Young Chamber offers its members the chance to learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with peers, all within a supportive environment. This relaunch marks a renewed commitment by the Chamber to nurture young talent and give them an influential voice in Salisbury’s business community.

The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce is committed to fostering a vibrant business community, and one way we do this is by supporting partners in setting up expos, conferences, and forums. These events play a crucial role in connecting local businesses, sparking new ideas, and creating valuable networking opportunities that benefit the Salisbury area and beyond.

We were privileged to be joined by Councillor Richard Clewer for his annual update event with our members. Over the course of the morning, which was hosted at Trethowans, Richard brought the attendees up to date on a number of key topics, including issues affecting the wider Wiltshire area, such as planning, housing, infrastructure, decarbonisation and climate change, as well as Salisbury specific concerns, such as the River Park project, Fisherton Street, Council funding, supporting the aging population, highways and the drainage system as well as potholes!

The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce is excited to officially announce the launch of the 2025 Chamber Business Excellence Awards! To mark the beginning of this prestigious awards season, we invite all members, sponsors, and local business leaders to join us for a special launch event on Monday, 23rd October at 6:00 pm.

The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our new Digital Online Series, designed to provide members with valuable opportunities to connect, collaborate, and gain insights from industry experts—all from the comfort of their own spaces. This innovative series of online events is set to redefine how our members network and share knowledge in today’s increasingly digital world.

At Salisbury & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry, we continuously strive to provide valuable opportunities for our members to connect, network, and grow. Having listened to your feedback, we are excited to announce the launch of our new events programme this September, designed to offer a greater variety and consistency in our events with a range of costs making our events accessible for all.

We are thrilled to introduce the new leadership team at the Salisbury Chamber of Commerce! These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to their roles, and we are excited to see the positive impact they will make on our community. Please join us in welcoming the new Chamber Board Team.

If you are in business locally (or even further out), there is no excuse not to be a member of Salisbury and District Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Chamber tries to offer a lot as part of it’s membership and is always looking at developing an offering that suits every variety of business.

The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce recently took part in a crucial discussion session as part of the Local Skills Improvement Programme (overseen by Business West in Wiltshire), highlighting the importance of aligning students’ skills and experiences with the needs of local businesses. This collaborative initiative brought together key stakeholders to address skills gaps, enhance workforce development, and foster stronger connections between education and industry.

The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce is delighted to celebrate the success of the recent startup business series led by NatWest, which saw an impressive turnout of 45 startup businesses attending the sessions. This collaborative initiative aimed to empower and equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to kickstart their business ventures.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and highly commended businesses of the 2024 Business Excellence Awards! Your remarkable achievements, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly set a shining example within our community. It was a privilege to celebrate your success and contributions at this year’s awards ceremony.

Salisbury Chamber of Commerce and Salisbury BID in association with Aspire Defence are gearing up to host the highly anticipated Business Excellence Awards ceremony on Friday, March 22nd. This much-anticipated event will celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of local businesses across various categories, highlighting their resilience, innovation, and dedication to excellence.