Pupils make a splash

Youngsters from a Dorset multi-academy trust made waves when they took part in their annual swimming gala. All six schools in the Heath Academy Trust dived into the competition, which was hosted at St Ives Primary School, near Ringwood. The gala saw 40 children in Years 3 to 6 take part in a variety of races, both individual and relay. … Read More

Dorset businesses in £13.4m support scheme

Essential business support worth up to £13.4 million is available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Dorset under a comprehensive scheme launching this week.

Election day plea by DCCI

As the general election approaches on Thursday June 8, Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) chief executive Ian Girling has outlined his hopes for a business friendly Government. ‘A Government which listens is one we can do business with,’ he says. “In the most significant general election for a generation, it has never been more important to have a … Read More

Dorset hits a record high

Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry goes from strength to strength with two new Platinum Business Partners

‘Finance in Dorset’ seminar set to become annual event

A seminar dubbed as ‘speed dating with funders’ proved so successful that it’s now set to become an annual fixture in the Dorset business calendar. More than 80 people attended the inaugural Finance in Dorset event at AFC Bournemouth with organisers PKF Francis Clark describing the response as “superb.” A dozen sources of grant, debt and equity funding took part … Read More