A global climate change consultant and social entrepreneur has been announced as the headliner of the Dorset Business Festival Conference. Benita Matofska is set to appear at the event – with the theme of ‘business as a force for good’ – on October 9 in Bournemouth.
It has been a week of financial numbers for members to digest with inflation and UK economy growth both rising.
The 0.6% expansion in the UK economy during Q2 2024 signals a positive trajectory, reaffirming its recovery from the previous recession. This was widely expected and the markets have reacted positively.
Drawing upon recent excavations by the National Trust and subsequent new research, this special day-time conference on 28 September at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery offers the opportunity to explore the Giant and other significant hill figures in Wessex.
The Cerne Giant, located outside the village of Cerne Abbas in Dorset, is one of the most iconic hill figures in the UK and is an important part of local culture and folklore.
The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Steve Bulley, President of Dorchester Chamber for Business, said: “The adoption of AI is not just a trend, but a strategic investment that can spur efficiency, innovation, and growth. It’s time for SMEs to overcome barriers and harness the power of AI or be left behind.”
The official merger of Weymouth College and Kingston Maurward College took place on 1st August and marks the start of an exciting new chapter in Dorset’s further education offer.
The newly formed ‘Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College’ promises to bring enhanced opportunities and improved educational experiences to students and employers across the region.