Companies House Identity Verification (Our guide)
01/01/2026
Dorchester Chamber for Business has created a guide to completing Compaines House Identifiaction.
Book for our January 2026 Breakfast
Catch up with existing, and make new contacts at our networking breakfast on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 7.45am – 9am at The Kings Arms High East St, Dorchester. (Numbers are limited)
Chamber News
Fully funded Business Support and Sales Skills Bootcamps for Dorset
22/09/2025
Fully funded Business Support and Sales Skills Bootcamps for Dorset available now.
Is the UK Stuck in a Low-Growth Trap?
09/09/2025
The British Chambers of Commece has released it’s latest ecomomic forcast.
Fed up with late payments?
15/08/2025
This government is committed to tackling the scourge of late payments, which costs the UK economy almost £11 billion per
Members News
New name for Kingston Mauward and Weymouth Colleges
09/09/2025
A new name has been unveiled for two Dorset colleges that merged last year. Kingston Maurward, which focuses on land-based studies, merged with Weymouth further education college in August 2024.
Even Keel Solutions Appoints Duncan Lyle as Director to Strengthen Insolvency Advice Services
11/08/2025
Duncan brings extensive experience in personal and corporate insolvency matters. Having qualified as an Insolvency Practitioner in 2008 he subsequently specialised in bankruptcy cases for the last decade.
Report highlights how collaboration between employers and skills sector is actively closing gaps
20/07/2025
Dorset Chamber has published the second Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) Progress Report.
Headland HR Wins Gold at the 2025 West Dorset Business Awards
13/07/2025
Dorchester Chamber member Headland HR, a leading HR consultancy based in Dorset, has proudly taken home Gold in the B2B category at the West Dorset Business Awards 2025.
Dorchester Chamber for Business
We promote, support and influence the interests of our members
The Dorchester Chamber was founded in 1916 and plays an active role in the town and surrounding area helping to promote local business and encourage growth.
Our aim is to help local businesses work together to help each other and boost trade.
However we are only strong and influential with the support of local business people.
“Being a member of Dorchester Chamber for Business has expanded my network of local business contacts and provided me with a strong support system in my work."
“It connects me to like-minded business owners and as someone who generally works alone, it keeps my mind on the big picture.”
“Helps me link up with other professionals and ensures that I am known in the local business community.”
“I have been inspired by some of the speakers and met new people and previous acquaintances”