Join us for our NEW Summer Sesh – Wednesday 3 September 2025 6pm – 9pm – Dorset County Show Members Lawn
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: 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.
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) is the UK’s largest and longest-running independent survey of business sentiment.
The Dorchester Chamber for Business is delighted to hear that the former Marks and Spencer building will get a new lease as a Premier Inn
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.
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is calling on support to help raise funds for the acquisition and preservation of two rare pieces of molten gold.
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.
The money has been raised by supporters including DCH staff, individuals and local businesses taking part in the epic Jurassic Coast Challenge, completing the grueling 10km, 25km, 58km and 100km challenge over Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May.
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.
