A new strategy to deliver economic growth in Dorset is agreed by Cabinet
01/07/2025
Dorset Council’s Cabinet approved a new Economic Strategy which is set to drive employment, investment, and innovation across the county.
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Chamber News
DataGardener’s May 2025 Business Insights Report
16/06/2025
A lot can change in just one month — and May was no exception. New businesses started, others closed, and key trends began to take shape across the UK. See Data Gardener’s report in full.
REACTION: Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
11/06/2025
Reaction: Rachel Reeves has announced an extra £29bn per year for the NHS in England, funding boosts for defence and housing, as she set out spending plans until the end of the decade.
British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey
26/05/2025
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK’s largest and longest-running independent survey of business sentiment.
Members News
The Dorset County Show returns with stunt riders, action horses, livestock, live music, delicious food and so much more!
13/07/2025
Dorset, get ready for the biggest weekend in the County Calendar. The Dorset County Show opens its gates on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th September 2025
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College celebrates strong Ofsted report
01/07/2025
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College has hit the ground running following its recent merger – receiving a ‘Good’ rating in all eight categories of its first Ofsted inspection as a merged institution.
Unearthed treasures from the Bronze Age: rare gold working remnants discovered in Melcombe Horsey
30/06/2025
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is calling on support to help raise funds for the acquisition and preservation of two rare pieces of molten gold.
Festival of Archaeology Comes to Dorset
09/06/2025
Across Dorset, there will be many ways for people to improve their wellbeing through our programme of events and activities that will create opportunities for people to give, be active, learn, take notice and connect.
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”