Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “There’s much to welcome in this bounceback Budget and it shows that the Chancellor has listened to business. “Its business-friendly measures will stoke confidence, create greater clarity about the way forward and give hope for economic recovery as lockdown...
Dorset Chamber reaction Ian Girling, Dorset Chamber chief executive, said: “The Prime Minister’s roadmap finally provides some very welcome direction of travel. “Although there is light at the end of the tunnel, many businesses in the hardest hits sectors such as non-essential retail, leisure and hospitality may...
Simply Networking Online Upcoming events, have you booked? Make sure you connect and promote your business, product or service at our Dorset Chamber events. Wed, 13th January | 8.50am - 10.30am LAST CALL: Simply Networking Online Sponsored by: A-One Insurance Our first online networking event of 2021 with A-One Insurance. Now...
“Never underestimate the power of a planted seed” - unknown Happy New Year to all our members and to all businesses everywhere. The year 2020 has been one of the most challenging years most businesses will ever go through and survive. Unfortunately, many didn’t make it and...
“It is not about selling - It’s about creating value for your audience.” - Jerry Allocca Where do 90% of your customers live? The answer is: LOCALLY Where does 90% of your advertising budget go? The answer should also be locally. Why is it so important to advertise your business? It...
‘As consumers we have so much power to change the world just by being careful what we buy.’ – Emma Watson Gillingham High Street is home to a varied and diverse range of shops, treatment salons and eateries to name but a few categories. What is...
Carnival Week Events 2020 Gillingham Carnival Committee has sadly taken the decision to cancel all except one of the usual Carnival Week Events. This is in light of government guidance in relation to the continuing Covid-19 pandemic. With the support of Gillingham Town businesses, we are able to...
Please see below message from Dorset Chamber Chief Executive Ian Girling Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling said: “We are at a critical point in the fight against coronavirus. “The new measures will be a concern for some sectors of business but clearly action needed to be...
“The way to achieve your own success is to be willing to help somebody else get it first.” – Iyanla Vanzant In all towns, there are many different organisations and groups; sporting, leisure, history, music and fundraising. They cater for the individual and for teams ranging...
Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry is hosting a virtual networking event via Zoom at 6.30 pm on Wednesday 2nd December 2020 where we will hear from Jackie Mulligan, the creator of a shopping app called ShopAppy (https://shopappy.com/), designed to help towns’ support their local...