Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce the voice of the south Dorset business community …
Doing business in south Dorset
Weymouth and Portland is a thriving coastal area and an exciting place to live and work. The area blends the outstanding natural beauty of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site with easy access to the major conurbation of Poole and Bournemouth, along with a mainline railway service to London.
About WPCC
The Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting economic growth in Weymouth and Portland by helping to provide an environment in which businesses can thrive.
We exist for the benefit of our members, who range from sole traders to national brands. Our members also include charities and other not-for-profit organisations, such as schools and colleges.
There are around 2,000 businesses in Weymouth and Portland, two thirds of which employ no more than four people.
Events & Meetings
We run a busy calendar of networking, social and training events all year round. The mainstay of our schedule is our Business Breakfast, an extremely popular networking meeting held ten times a year (monthly, excluding January and August). These meetings take place the first Tuesday of the month at various member venues with presentations from sponsors and keynote speakers.
Other activities include Business Tours of member venues, giving local firms the opportunity to share hat they have to offer with other businesses in this fast paced environment. We also hold education and apprenticeship events, along with a variety of social gatherings and trips, including an annual Christmas dinner.
Becoming a member
Becoming a member of the WPCC is a great opportunity for your voice to be heard on some of the most important topics affecting business in our area. Through meetings, website discussions, polls and forums we want to hear what you have to say alongside like minded people in your area.
You’ll be able to receive advice and support from our friendly and welcoming WPCC Executive Committee, and also mentoring and business support.
Help shape the future of Weymouth and Portland!
Bournemouth Air Festival 2019
29 Aug - 1 SepTrip to an exclusive venue for Bournemouth Air Festival
The voice of business in South Dorset
S.T.A.R. Awards
The Weymouth and Portland Chamber of Commerce surprised themselves with the enormous success of their first STAR Awards. The presentation night took place at Weymouth College with over 120 business owners and guests in attendance. Full Report here.
Thanks to Dan Roads Photography for all his 257 STAR photos on Flickr https://bit.ly/2Pv8bX2
AGM news
The WPCC AGM took place on Friday March 1st 2019 at The Avenue Restaurant, Weymouth College.
Andrew Knowles handed over the Presidency of the Chamber to Craig Oakes and the new executive committee was presented.
Report in our news section here.
Our members
Quick news
Battens expands their Residential Property Team
Battens Solicitors are pleased to announce the appointment of Mo Byers to their Residential Property Team. Mo joins Battens as a Conveyancing Executive based in the Wareham office and is looking forward to supporting new and existing clients in the area. “I have...
Dorset Business Lunch Club with Albert Goodman
The Albert Goodman Insolvency and Business Recovery Services team would be delighted for you to join them at the Dorset Business Club lunch. With the success of these lunches currently held in Taunton, the team would like to extend the opportunity further afield to...
Weymouth & Portland Pride Event
After months of planning Weymouth & Portland Pride is only 2 weeks away and the full weekend line up has been released to coincide with International Pride Month. 26 -28 July 2019 The brand new and exciting Community event is being brought to the town due to a...
Your Brexit and Trade Priorities Survey
Your views on the future of the workforce This is a pivotal time for UK businesses. As it stands, the UK is set to leave the European Union on 31 October 2019, and a new Prime Minister is expected to take office on 23 July. As a business leader, your views on this...
New Chamber member MKM BUILDING SUPPLIES will occupy last unit at Link Park, Weymouth
MKM Building Supplies is the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchant, with over 60 branches across England and Scotland. MKM are welcomed as new members to the Chamber and will open in August at Link Park Weymouth where it will occupy the last remaining unit at...
Music by the Lake Special Chamber offer
Testimonials
Nick Spence from Vaspba Remote Piloted ystems Ltd
“I joined the Exec as I felt that I could add to the already broad spectrum of business owners giving vast and varied experience from many sectors. Being on the Exec gives a good insight as to what is going on in the Chamber and the regular meetings gives us a chance to express our views.”
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Trevor Matthews from Wessex Films
“I have been on the Chamber Executive over the years. It is a very good connection for trading and keeping up with the lastest Business developments happening in the local commercial community
WPCC is an excellent organisation to be a member of.”
Executive committee
Andrew Knowles
Past President
Craig Oakes
President
Julia Cohen
Vice President
Contact us
Use the form to get in touch with us and ask any questions you might have.
Alternatively, you can call us on 07730 135973.
Opening times:
Mon – Fri
0900 – 1700
Contact us
Use the form to get in touch with us and ask any questions you might have.
Alternatively, you can call us on 07730 135973.
Opening times:
Mon – Fri
0900 – 1700