UK economy has grown more than expected
15/05/2025
The UK’s economy grew by more than expected in the first three months of 2025 according to the latest official figures
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Chamber News
The Employment Rights Bill, NICs, and tariffs: How will they impact you?
13/05/2025
Economic developments are moving at a rapid pace. The annual British Chambers of Commerce Workforce Survey is one of our most influential pieces of research on labour market issues.
A record 299,419 returns filed in the first week of the new tax year
13/05/2025
Thousands more people are choosing to file their tax returns during the first week of the new tax year (6 to 12 April), with an extra 28,503 filing in 2025, compared to 270,916 people in 2020.
Dorchester Town Council hold an Informal Annual Meeting
18/04/2025
Dorchester Town Council has announced the date for this year’s Informal Annual Town Meeting being held at the Corn Exchange on Friday 9 May from 11am-1pm.
Members News
Mogfish Marketing: How to build a marketing plan that works (and sticks) for Dorset businesses.
15/05/2025
Ever start a marketing plan full of big ideas…only to watch it slowly fizzle out? One minute you’re PUMPED, the next your goals are off track and your plan’s gathering digital dust. Sound familiar?
MPs hear from next generation of farmers at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
15/05/2025
West Dorset MP Edward Morello and Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland and Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, visited the Kingston Maurward campus near Dorchester on Friday as part of a national inquiry into the future of farming.
Creative Clay For All Honoured for Outstanding Community Support
13/05/2025
In a celebration of the dedication and commitment businesses bring to their local communities, Creative Clay for All has been awarded the Silver Award for Community at the Dorchester Business Awards
Finalists named for Dorset Apprenticeship Awards
13/05/2025
Organisers have announced finalists who have won through to the shortlist for 2025 Dorset Apprenticeship Awards. Dorset Chamber and Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN) are holding the annual celebration.
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”
