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Dorset Chamber comment – support for hospitality businesses affected by Covid

Under the new support announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, hospitality businesses can apply for grants of up to £6,000 per…
Dorset Chamber calls for hospitality support

Dorset Chamber has reacted to the wave of cancellations hitting the hospitality sector as the omicron infection rate rises. Chief…
Chamber on a mission at AGM

Dorset Chamber unveiled an ambitious new ‘declaration of intent’ at its annual meeting to reflect business’ valuable role in society….
Dorset Chamber – Covid Plan B comment

Dorset Chamber reaction to Boris Johnson Covid ‘Plan B’ statement: Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “This is a…
Strategies on managing stress over the Christmas period

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for millions of people. However the festive period brings with it…
Careers and Apprenticeship Show 2022; Investing in future careers

Careers and Apprenticeship Show – Thursday 17 March 2022, 9.00am – 3.00pm and 4.00pm – 7.00pm Dorset employers are committed…
Dorset Chamber comment – new Covid restrictions

Ian Girling, Dorset Chamber chief executive, said: “Clearly the emergence of the new Omicron variant is incredibly disappointing. “The threat…
Dorset Chamber strengthens board with high-calibre appointment

Former Sunseeker and Lotus Cars chief executive Phil Popham has re-joined the board of Dorset Chamber. He will help steer…
Dorset Chamber chief executive joins Weymouth College board

Weymouth College has strengthened its board with a heavyweight appointment from Dorset’s business world. It has welcomed Dorset Chamber chief…
Got Your Six event is great success

Business leaders opened up at the first ‘inspirational’ event held to be in person by Dorset Chamber for its trailblazing…
Dorset Chamber extend Cherries partnership

AFC Bournemouth and Dorset Chamber have extended their partnership, with the organisation also continuing its role as an official partner…
Chamber urges Chancellor to back business

Commenting ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review on Wednesday, 27 October 2021, Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian…
Dorset Chamber first in UK to Champion support for the ‘boss’

The first chamber organisation in the UK to develop an initiative focused specifically on the mental health of business leaders,…
Dorset Chamber reaction to PM’s Conservative Party Conference speech

Ian Girling, Dorset Chamber chief executive, said: “Boris Johnson raised some important points in his speech at the Conservative Party…
Men join menopause campaign at trailblazing event

Support menopausal women at work before they hit rock bottom – that was the message at a ‘men-only’ event held…
Gentlemen, Let’s Talk about the Menopause

A trailblazing campaign to tackle the stigma of the menopause in the workplace is being stepped up with an event…
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