Location

Weymouth and Portland is a thriving coastal area and an exciting place to live and work. Being positioned on the Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Coast and with the 2012 Olympic Sailing Events approaching, the Chamber of Commerce is committed to bringing the busy people of Weymouth and Portland together to promote, protect and improve our wonderful town.

History

The Chamber has been established for over 80 years and whilst we are extremely proud of our history, we look to the future and are committed and focused to the welfare of our area. We seek to represent the voices, interests and concerns for the local business community so we make it our business to be connected where the best results can be achieved. This gives the Chamber a strong role in assessing present initiatives and planning the future of this area.

Partners

We enjoy good working relationships with: Business Link, Open4Business, Team Dorset, Dorset Police, Dorset County Council, Dorset Strategic Partnership, Dorset Working Group for the 2012 Games, Weymouth & Portland Partnership, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council.

Although non-political, we have a good relationship with the MP for South Dorset, Richard Drax and with other parliamentary candidates from all parties.

Meetings

We have around six Chamber meetings a year beginning with the popular February AGM. We also get together once a month for breakfast meetings supported by Lloyds TSB. These are held locally where we enjoy a great english breakfast, hot coffee and scintillating chat. A guest speaker usually joins us for a twenty minute or so to share insightful business experiences and advice.

After Hours

We like to let our hair down on occasions and our fabulous social committee ensures we have fun. From the President’s annual dinner-dance and trying local restaurants to candle-lit dinners on the Swanage Steam Railway, we like to remember once in a while that life in Weymouth and Portland is for living and enjoying as well as protecting and nurturing.

We do hope you will join us to ensure Weymouth and Portland continue to thrive.

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How We Work

Breakfast Meetings

Currently sponsored by Lloyds TSB Bank, the monthly Breakfast Meetings are held informally at The Rendezvous in Weymouth. Centrally-situated, this venue suits Town Centre businesspeople well and also attracts many from outer areas.

Campaigns

From time-to-time we mount campaigns. including stressing the urgency of the Weymouth Relief Road, the redevelopment of the Pavilion & Ferry Terminal site and the 2012 Games.

Day-to-Day

The Secretary is the main port of call, working closely with the President and the Executive committee. The Secretary uses all forms of contact, snail-mail and email included!