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 what 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
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!
Our next event
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 takes place on Friday March 1st 2019 at The Avenue Restaurant, Weymouth College.
7pm start when all are welcome to vote and meet the new Executive elected on the evening. For those that wish to book this is followed by a special meal in the Restaurant. Further details here with dinner booking to follow.
Our members
Quick news
Fetsival of Business events
More events are appearing on the Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce and Growth Hub Festival of Business. Digital marketing overview - a great place to start if you're looking to start or re-energise digital marketing for your business. 5 February 9am at...
Sea Cadets seek a new treasurer
A LETTER FROM Geoff Bowker, Cdr RN (Rtd) Chairman Unit Management Committee Weymouth Sea Cadets | TS Boscawen | Sea Cadet Training Centre Barrack Road | Weymouth | Dorset | DT4 8TZ T: 01305 780466 E: umcchairman@weymouthseacadets.org.uk A charity registered in England...
Dorset Chamber Brexit Helpdesk
The UK’s impending departure from the European Union will bring change for businesses of every size and sector. Further DCCI details. Latest Government Guidelines Business Brexit Checklist While some companies are already planning for the challenges and opportunities...
Weymouth and Portland Festival of Business
Date And Time, Tue 5 February 2019 09:00 – Free to Book Here St. Aldhelm's Church Centre, Spa Road, Weymouth, DT3 5EW Re-energise your Marketing in the Digital Age – Hints, tips, local case studies and practical demos to fuel your growth. This workshop is simple. The...
Weymouth Business Exchange invitation to WPCC
WEBX - Weymouth Business Exchange, are holding a networking business breakfast on Tuesday 22nd January at 7.15am - 9am located at Weymouth Pavilion. WEBX would like to invite members of the Weymouth and Portland Chamber who are eligible to attend at a discounted rate...
Nothe Tavern celebrate Top Chef collaboration
The Nothe Tavern are pleased to celebrate one year of Chef Chris Wheeler working with the team. His experience as Catey’s Chef of the year 2016 and being Head Chef of five star Stoke Park with 3AA Rosette restaurant, Humphry’s has given the Nothe Tavern a real...
Testimonials
“The WPCC
Executive comittee
Andrew Knowles
President
Craig Oakes
Vice-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