Did you know that 90% of Dorset is now under Superfast Broadband coverage? Keen to promote growth opportunities at Christchurch and East Dorset Councils we encourage more people to take up this service. Superfast Broadband is becoming increasingly essential in the modern world and offers many benefits to local businesses. Why Superfast Broadband? Access to… Read more Superfast Broadband is now available across Dorset
Christchurch and East Dorset Councils are encouraging local businesses to apply for grants for transformational projects from the South West Growth Fund. Supported by the Regional Growth Fund, the £8.7million South West Growth Fund supports transformational projects in businesses, primarily in manufacturing, marine and digital industries and is set to create a total of 1,000… Read more Chance for businesses to benefit from Growth Fund
Earlier in the month, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils were pleased to host the latest in their series of business breakfast events at two local schools. The ‘Developing Skills – Developing Business’ events proved very popular and saw a significant number of business representatives from across the local area in attendance. The aim of the… Read more Business breakfast events help businesses and schools get together
We are pleased to invite business representatives from across Christchurch and East Dorset to attend the latest of our Going For Growth business breakfast networking events. The theme for these events will be ‘Developing Skills – Developing Business,’ providing an excellent platform for local businesses to engage with schools, colleges and universities. Part of our… Read more The Next Round of Business Breakfast Events: ‘Developing Skills – Developing Business’
The Christchurch and East Dorset Partnership has been helping young people develop vital skills with the support of local businesses. Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne had recently acquired three advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machines to help their students learn about the latest in precision engineering. The school, however, needed experts who could teach… Read more Inspiring the next generation of engineers
Christchurch and East Dorset Councils are pleased to announce that we will be providing up to £65,000 in match-funded grants specifically to support new and existing small businesses across the region. It will continue the success of our Going for Growth programme, giving targeted support to boost new businesses locally. The scheme will provide new… Read more Offering grants to businesses in Christchurch and East Dorset
Christchurch and East Dorset Councils have held another successful event in support of rural businesses in the region. The event was part of our ongoing initiative to provide economic growth and business development services and we were delighted to have the opportunity to give our dedicated guidance on funding schemes. The ‘Funding for Rural Business,’… Read more Rural businesses gather for dedicated funding event
We are pleased to announce that Christchurch and East Dorset Councils will be hosting an event in support of our rural businesses. The event is part of our ongoing efforts to provide economic growth and business development services to companies across the region. The ‘Funding for Rural Business,’ event will take place on 9 December.… Read more Councils’ dedicated funding event for rural businesses
At the beginning of November, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils were proud to host events at both Highcliffe Castle and Canford Magna Golf Club with over 100 local businesses in attendance. After some breakfast and a chance to mingle and view the exhibitors’ stands, the guests were then ushered into the main rooms to take… Read more Supporting Business – Supporting Growth
On 3 and 4 November, Christchurch and East Dorset Councils are happy to be hosting our latest round of business breakfast events. They will take place in the fantastic settings of Highcliffe Castle and Canford Magna Golf Club, where we will be providing businesses across the county with an insight into the progress we have… Read more Latest round of Business Breakfast events
