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Sweet chamber music: Bournemouth and Dorset Chambers formalise long-standing association

Ian Girling (left), chief executive of Dorset Chamber, with Bill Perkins, president of Bournemouth Chamber.

By Daniel Face [email protected]

Published: February 16, 2024 | Updated: 16th February 2024

Bournemouth Chamber (BCTC) logoBournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce has become the ninth town chamber to join Dorset Chamber, an umbrella organisation representing the county’s businesses.

The heads of both groups agreed that it was important to work as one on a number of important issues and provide clear lines of communication to the business community.

Bill PerkinsBill Perkins, president of Bournemouth Chamber, said: “Like Dorset Chamber, we’re growing quickly and adding members.

“Interestingly, we’re gaining members from outside Bournemouth as well as within the town.

“Our face-to-face networking events are popular, and I think people have now fully accepted that events online are no replacement for actually meeting people.

“The association with Dorset Chamber made complete sense and it is a formalisation of a relationship we’ve had for some time.”

Bournemouth joins the chambers of Bridport, Dorchester, Gillingham, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Sturminster, Swanage and Weymouth & Portland in its association with the county organisation.

Ian Girling, chief executive of Dorset Chamber, added: “Bournemouth Chamber plays an important role as a voice for business and this connection makes complete sense.

“Together we’re stronger and can formulate campaigns and lobbying that benefit us all.

“This year will be of great importance, and we’re looking ahead to the budget next month and a likely general election.

“Both events will have an impact on the business community.”

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