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TOWN BRIDGE, WEYMOUTH HARBOUR

WEBSITE ADDRESS

www.wpchamber.co.uk

Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism is officially acknowledged as the voice of business in and around Weymouth and Portland - the longest established business organisation in the Borough.

The current membership comprises a diverse range of businesses and organisations, all seeking to maximise individual and collective potential. The Chamber welcomes small and large businesses to membership- such diversity can only be good.

Established in 1928, we’ve been serious about maintaining our future here in Weymouth and Portland for 80 years. Our organisation is totally focused on local issues and firmly committed to the overall welfare of business in general, principally in Weymouth & Portland, but also throughout South and West Dorset.

The Chamber lobbies Weymouth & Portland Borough Council on a range of matters from economic development to resisting more increases in parking charges.

It has the eventual aim of installing a Town Centre Manager in Weymouth and is currently evaluating (with Weymouth Town Centre Group) various avenues to make this happen, possibly by means of a Business Improvement District scheme.

Though very long-established, the mixed range of membership ages combines traditional and well-tested ideas with the dynamic, forward-thinking initiatives of younger members. Invaluable links with other businesses, local and regional authorities, vital decision makers and specialist business organisations bring untold benefits to Chamber members.

Close liaison with South West Chambers of Commerce in Bristol and affiliation to Dorset Business (based in Poole) keep the Chamber in touch with news, views, trends, seminars, training and business development opportunities. Cordial relations are maintained with adjacent Chambers of Commerce in Dorchester and Bridport. We also maintain an excellent relationship with the local and national media. We keep in regular contact with Jim Knight MP.

Besides general meetings and business briefings, a lively social programme is organised, culminating in the President’s dinner-dance every January. With the generous sponsorship of Lloyds TSB Bank plc, a series of business breakfasts are organised, each with a guest speaker and attended by many local businesspeople. Annual membership is £75.

Weymouth Town Centre Group is an active partnership of local businesses and the Borough Council, who aim to promote and enhance Weymouth town centre as a place to live, work, visit and do business. The Group is an autonomous part of Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Tourism. Not only does the Group monitor the economic health of the town centre, but also organises a number of events through the year, designed to stimulate shoppers and trade. WTCG and the Chamber jointly organise the annual switch-on of the Christmas lights. Membership is by invitation.