Supporting Local Employers Through Training
2026-01-29 14:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Oliveto, Oliveto, Pier Bandstand, The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7RN, United Kingdom
Supporting local employers is at the heart of what we do, so we’re proud to sponsor this Weymouth and Portland Chamber event.
Working closely with businesses across Dorset helps us shape training that’s relevant, practical and future-focused, while creating real opportunities for collaboration, growth and skills development.
Events like this also allow us to showcase how apprenticeships, workforce training and upskilling opportunities can support employers to attract, develop and retain talent.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you!
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.#

AGM: Annual General Meeting 2026
2026-02-24 18:00
Please note: Time of event not confirmed yet.
The event is open for anyone to attend, including Chamber members and non members. Content and sponsors for this event will be announced in due course.
If you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you.
Don’t miss your chance to connect with Chamber members and the local business community, where you can share ideas and chat about how this budget may impact you!
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.

WPCC Employment Law - what's changing and what you need to know
2026-03-12 07:15 - 09:00
We are delighted to hear from Sophia Radford, Employment Law Solicitor at Blanchards Bailey LLP,ll who will be discussing the Employment Rights Act 2025 – one of the most significant pieces of employment legislation in 30 years impacting organisations of every size. Sophia will set out insights on the key changes coming into effect in April 2026 and provide practical guidance for employers on the steps they should have in place now and how to prepare for future changes such as the imminent unfair dismissal rights from 6 months. With employees having a far greater awareness of their employment rights and the assistance of AI it is key that businesses understand their obligations and feel confident in implementing the new legislation. This is a great opportunity to stay one step ahead and prepare your roadmap for change.
Please note there are vegetarian or full English options for Breakfast.

WPCC April Networking Event
2026-04-09 14:30 - 17:00
We’ll be bringing together key decision-makers behind the regeneration of Weymouth and Portland, including Matt Piles from Dorset Council, alongside delivery partners Willmott Dixon and Milligan.
This is a rare opportunity to hear first-hand what’s planned, what’s coming next, and—most importantly—how it will impact local businesses, footfall, and future investment in the area.
We will also hear from James Farquharson, Chair of Weymouth Civic Society. He will be sharing how they aim to protect and integrate Weymouth’s heritage as these developments move forward.
If your business operates in Weymouth or Portland, this conversation directly affects you. Being in the room means understanding what’s ahead, asking questions, and positioning yourself early.
Miss it, and you’ll be hearing about it second-hand
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.

Business Crime, Fair Trading and Local Insight: WPCC May Breakfast
2026-05-14 07:15 - 09:00
Business Crime, Fair Trading and Local Insight: WPCC May Breakfast
Join us at Oliveto for a welcoming morning of networking, fresh insight and valuable local business conversation.
This event brings together a strong lineup of speakers covering issues that matter right now, from business crime and safety to fair trading and a proposal for the Weymouth Peninsula. If you want to stay informed, make useful connections and hear directly from influential voices shaping the local business landscape, this is an event not to miss.
We are delighted to welcome:

Chris Legg, Senior Trading Standards Officer, who will be representing Dorset Council Trading Standards and speaking about their work with businesses across Dorset, with a focus on supporting compliance, promoting fair trading and helping to protect reputable businesses from unfair competition. The talk will also explore current areas of concern and how business feedback helps inform their work.
Anthony Woodhouse, Chairman of Hall & Woodhouse, will speak about the company’s long standing connection with Weymouth and share its vision for a proposed investment on the Weymouth Peninsula. Hall & Woodhouse is an independent family owned Dorset business with nearly 250 years of history and deep roots in the town.
David Sidwick, Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, will be joined by Inspector Hayley Crawford and Sergeant Ryan Corbett from Dorset Police’s Investigation and Resolution Team to speak about current action on retail crime and business safety, including how digital innovation is helping to tackle shoplifting and support businesses across Dorset. The session will also explore wider issues affecting local businesses and the role of partnership working in supporting safer trading environments.

Alongside the speaker programme, there will be plenty of time to meet other local businesses, catch up with familiar faces and make valuable new connections.
The breakfast is open to both Chamber members (at a discounted rate) and non members. Ticket prices include a delicious full English or vegetarian breakfast, along with hot and soft drinks, at Oliveto, the beautiful Italian restaurant on Weymouth beach by the Pier Bandstand.
Please email info@wpchamber.co.uk if you have any specific dietary requirements.

WPCC June Networking Event - Afternoon Aperitivo
2026-06-25 14:30 - 17:00
Join us at Oliveto for a relaxed afternoon of networking, refreshments and practical business insight.
As a business owner, have you ever wished you had an experienced sounding board by your side? Someone to help you work through a challenge, plan your next steps or provide an independent perspective on your business?
Have you wondered what support is available locally to help your business grow, develop and achieve its ambitions?
This event will introduce the people, programmes and practical resources that can help, including access to experienced business leaders who provide one-to-one mentoring, real-world insight and independent advice. It will also give you the opportunity to connect with fellow business owners facing many of the same opportunities and challenges.
Real insight. Real experience. Real progress.
We are delighted to welcome:
Holly Lagden, Programme Manager with Dorset Business Mentors, will introduce the organisation’s network of more than 100 volunteer mentors. All are successful business leaders who provide practical, one to one mentoring tailored to the needs of individual businesses. Holly will explain how the mentoring programme works, the types of challenges mentors can help with and how businesses across Dorset are benefiting from experienced, independent guidance and support.
Edward Berry, Business Mentor with Dorset Business Mentors, has a career background in luxury hospitality, food and drink, and retail, and brings a broad range of knowledge to his mentoring. Edward will share his experience working with premium, customer-focused sectors and reflect on the real differences he sees when business owners engage in mentoring, from clearer thinking and stronger decision-making to renewed confidence that positively shapes their direction and outcomes.
Michael Melim, Business Navigator with Business Growth Dorset, will provide an overview of the support available to businesses across Dorset. Michael will highlight the range of advice, programmes and opportunities designed to help businesses start, grow and thrive, as well as signposting practical resources available through Business Growth Dorset and its partners.
Alongside the speaker programme, there will be plenty of time to meet other local businesses, catch up with familiar faces and make valuable new connections.
The Afternoon Aperitivo is open to both Chamber members (at a discounted rate) and non members. Ticket prices include a bar drink and a selection of delicious savoury and sweet bites, plus tea and coffee at Oliveto, the beautiful Italian restaurant on Weymouth beach by the Pier Bandstand.
Please email info@wpchamber.co.uk if you have any specific dietary requirements.
We look forward to welcoming you to the event.
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If you are interested in sponsoring a future networking event to talk about or show us something you and your business are passionate about to a group of local business community persons, please email info@wpchamber.co.uk. We would love to hear from you.

WPCC July Networking Event
2026-07-09 07:15 - 09:00

WPCC September Networking Event
2026-09-10 14:30 - 17:00

WPCC October Networking Event
2026-10-08 07:15 - 09:00

WPCC November Networking Event
2026-11-12 14:30 - 17:00

WPCC Christmas Party - Save the Date!
2026-11-26 18:30 - 23:30
