We are in our 109th year as the County Town Chamber, join us on Tuesday 8th April 07:45-09:00 at Kingston Maurward College.
Supported by Weymouth & Kingston Mauward College
Dorchester Chamber for Business has made a generous donation of £500 to the Dorchester Food Bank to support local families and individuals in need during the festive season. The funds were raised through a raffle at the Chamber’s annual President’s Breakfast earlier this month
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) launched a new interactive online tool and guidance for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment. Aimed at supporting new and existing ‘sole traders’ to better understand their responsibilities
Dorset Council councillors have voted to adopt a new Council Plan. The Council Plan 2024-29 sets out the vision for the future Dorset the council wants to see. While the council will continue to deliver these essential services, the Council Plan also sets out the 4 key areas where significant improvement will be made over the next 5 years.
The Chief Executive of Dorset Council Matt Prosser has announced that he will be leaving the council in spring 2025 for a new role as Chief Executive of Wellington City Council in New Zealand.
Matt has led Dorset Council for the six years since he was appointed to the role in October 2018, ahead of the council’s formation in 2019
Hospital patients in Dorchester can enjoy art in a new way with a project celebrating 35 years of art in Dorset County Hospital. A Sense of Place brings the art to you wherever you are with a collection of stories and sounds you can listen to on your mobile phone.
A major bequest has funded the redevelopment of Dorset County Hospital’s Prince of Wales Renal Unit. Dorset County Hospital’s Haemodialysis Unit and Prince of Wales Ward form the renal hub for in-centre renal replacement therapy across Dorset and South Somerset.
A British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Colchester + Ipswich Museums, Gladiators of Britain will explore the often-overlooked history of gladiatorial contests in Roman Britain.
Starting at Dorset Museum & Art Gallery from January 2025, the exhibition will travel to four venues around the UK, following in the footsteps of the gladiators who fought in the amphitheatres of Britain.
Minuteman Press Dorchester have added a new service for businesses with the addition of a of a high-quality, double-sided, full-colour ID card maker.
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.
