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
HMRC is reminding Self Assessment customers to be alert to potential scams and fraudsters ahead of the filing deadline on 31 January 2025. Concerned customers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC in the last year, as Self Assessment filers are warned to be alert to fraudsters.
At the CBI’s Annual Conference, CBI CEO Rain Newton-Smith will today (Monday 25 Nov) say that “margins are being squeezed and profits are being hit” and when you “hit profits, you hit competitiveness, you hit investment, you hit growth.”
At the Autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced a package of measures to reform business rates and support the high street. Here are the details and an opportunity to have your say on the Transforming Business Rates paper.
The chancellor has made some challenging choices in the budget. Today (Thursday), small businesses will need to decide their next steps: should they increase prices, shift growth investments, or cut staff?
Read the key points in breif and reaction from Chamber President Steve Bulley
Dorset County Hospital Charity is delighted to announce its £2.5 million Emergency and Critical Care Appeal has reached £500K, its first major milestone.
Jerome Dodge, Partner and Head of Private Client Services at Blanchards Bailey provides insight into the significant Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes introduced in the Autumn Budget 2024 and how they may affect individuals and families planning for the future.
Al Molo Dorchester are Finalists in the Restaurant of the Year category at the Dorset Tourism Awards.
Kate brings over two decades of experience in further and higher education in the South West to her role as Principal and CEO. Before joining Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, she served as Group Deputy Principal at The Cornwall College Group.
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.
