Catch up with existing, and make new contacts at our breakfast and Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 7.45am – 9am at Came Down Golf Course, Dorchester
Business owners looking for answers in John Healey’s first Budget will find a fair few gaps. But higher business rates threshold for retail, hospitality and leisure have been welcomed in Dorchetser.
The Budget statement included confirmation of the government’s support for devolution for Wessex. This is a significant vote of confidence in our region and recognition that decisions affecting local people are best made closer to their communities.
Arts Council England published its first-ever co-created Freelancers’ Handbook, offering practical support to freelancers across the cultural sector.
Dorchester’s Shire Hall Museum dedicated to the history of justice, and home to the courtroom where the Tolpuddle Martyrs were tried, is set to close on Thursday 8 October, following years of financial difficulty.
For the past 26 years, the Dorset County Show has called Cokers Frome, on the outskirts of Dorchester, home. In 2027, the Show will move just a few fields away to a new Showground at Pigeon House Farm on Slyers Lane.
Dorset law firm Blanchards Bailey has secured rankings across six areas of law in the Legal 500 UK 2027 guide, alongside three of its lawyers being recognised as regional leading experts in their specialism.
Bookings have opened for Dorset Chamber’s final Business Expo of the year, with more than 60 stands among the attractions at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth.
Coastland College Digital Skills Skills Bootcamp Offers Dorset Businesses a Great-Value Route to Workforce Development Dorset businesses looking to invest
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.
