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Upcoming Events

25May
Sat May 25, 2013 @19:30 - 11:30PM
Community First Responders Fundraiser
26May
Sun May 26, 2013 @12:00 - 02:00PM
Sunday Brunch at The Norfolk
28May
Tue May 28, 2013 @17:00 - 08:00PM
Green Knowledge Networking
29May
Wed May 29, 2013 @14:00 -
BAHA Forum on New Licencing Orders
29May
Wed May 29, 2013 @19:30 - 11:00PM
Sing a long “Mamma Mia
31May
31May
Fri May 31, 2013 @16:00 - 08:00PM
Friday Fizz at the Norfolk
02Jun
Sun Jun 02, 2013 @12:00 - 02:00PM
Sunday Brunch at The Norfolk
03Jun
Mon Jun 03, 2013 @17:00 - 06:00PM
BCTC Wellbeing Business Network - Clinic

Contact Details

Bournemouth Chamber Of Trade & Commerce
Rowland House,
Hinton Road,
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH1 2EG

Tel: 01202 372437.

BCTC - Building A Better Business Community

How much do you spend on marketing your business to attract new customers?

From just £67 per calendar year we can provide you with the links you need to promote your business and meet potential customers. Just one new customer for your business will more than recoup the cost of membership.

Membership of the Chamber has many benefits, taking advantage of these for your business and being actively involved in communicating with other members and businesses in Bournemouth can deliver new customers.

 

Latest News

 
 

Three Chamber Tendering Opportunities

Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce invites members (current and new) to tender for the following 3 tasks. You may tender for any combination or just one. DEADLINE Please send you te

BCTC Golf Society - Bulbury Woods May 31st

  BCTC Golf Society Friday May 31st Bulbury Woods Golf Club    Members and guests welcome Any BCTC member may join the Society - No handicap needed  Bacon rol

Baron of Beef Dinner Opens The Food Festival

Come along and help Bournemouth Chamber get the Bournemouth Food & Drink Festival off to a great start with this celebration of the historic festival from the days when the BCTC was known

BH Banter Monday June 3rd

Monday June 3rd The Hotel Miramar 6pm to 8pm EVENT FORMAT Call in for a drink on the way home and make the most of this informal monthly gathering. You need to register via the link belo

Latest Local Vacancies

Here are the very latest Vacancies placed by local companies looking for staff in the local area: We are currently recruiting for a temporary worker to start work on Monday 20 May 2013 to work on an

Welcome to the Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival

June 21st to June 30th 2013 See the return of Bournemouth’s very own Food and Drink Festival, where for ten days the Town will come alive to the smell of cooking, with foodie events to whet the appet

BH On the Go at Basepoint - FREE Networking Lunch

 Basepoint Bournemouth Thursday June 13th 2013 12 noon to 2pm Please join us for BH On the Go - the Networking Lunch, your FREE quarterly lunchtime networking event - lunch and

BCTC Big Charity Golf Day June 28 - Sponsor a hole? £50

  Come and join us for Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce's   BIG CHARITY GOLF DAY Date: Friday 28th June 2013Time: 12:00 - 21:00 Sponsor a hole - £50 conta

DJC's Meet & Drink - Bournemouth June 6th

     DJC's Monthly Meet & Drink Bournemouth  A great chance to meet the DJC Council and other DJC members for a drink, this social event is a great way to learn more abou

Cabbie drives off with top prize in Princecroft Willis contest

CABBIE Terry Doe has driven off with a brand new Kindle Fire tablet after winning a competition staged by Princecroft Willis (PcW). The chartered accountants and business advisers invited everyone dow

Bournemouth Attracts Huge Renewable Energy Event

Event is chance for city to lead the drive in growth industry Bournemouth will next month host the south of England's biggest renewable energy event - the Renewable Energy Marketplace - opening the d

BH13 Recreate Rubyz as Office Suites

Chamber members BH13 Construction Project Managers Ltd have completed their works on the former Rubyz Night Club.   Rubyz night club sold the grade 2 listed property to Quantum Ma

Sign up to the Momentum Cycle Challenge and be part of a mass participation cycle event

  Hundreds of employees  across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch are expected to go head to head in the area’s biggest ever cycling competition for businesses. Running from 27 May until

Trolley MOT’s Vital For Good Shopping Experience

In a giant, dark concrete bunker below the retail stores at Bournemouth’s Castlepoint Shopping Park,  a small dedicated team perform the equivalent of an MOT every 6 months on the 2500 shopping t

£1.5million Dorset LEP backing to kick start regeneration scheme

Dorset LEP is supporting the creation of affordable family housing in Boscombe, Bournemouth.  The LEP is awarding £1.5million to Bournemouth Council to develop 11 affordable family homes with gar

Received Your 2013 Membership Certiificate yet?

Members of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce received their 2013 membership certificates during the monthly Boscombe Business Association meeting.  The number of members in Boscombe is g

Candlelight Nights 2013

  It is going to be a great Summer in Bournemouth this year....get ready for Candlelight Nights 2013. Candlelight Nights will be taking place on 31st of July, and 7th, 14th, & 21st August.

BCTC Winton Roadshow

A date for you diary!  Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce Road Show is coming to Winton  Find out how BCTC can support your business and celebrate Independent’s Day!  Thursd

BCTC President's Charity 2013 - Cancer Hotel celebrates Second Birthday

The Grove, the UK’s first hotel to cater exclusively for those with Cancer or a life-threatening illness, celebrates its second successful year in Bournemouth with an Anniversary party later this mont

Free Seminar - Develop Your Own Carbon Assessment

   Free Seminar - Develop Your Own Carbon Assessment Limited to SMEs operating in the South West's environmental (renewables, waste, green construction, sustainable transport), engineering

BH Recruitment Clinic - Make Recruitment Easier

 The Next Recruitment Clinic BH Banter Monday June 3rd Beales Breakfast May 16th If you would like help with issues such as whether it's how to: make recruitment easier deal w

UKTI - Going Global Live National Exhibition - free entry

UKTI is providing significant support to assist UK companies to do business at Going Global 2013. Going Global Live is a new national exhibition, which takes place on 6th & 7th June at ExCeL, Lon

Get on your bike for Lewis-Manning Dorset Coast and Harbour Bike Ride

  Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole is looking for cycling enthusiasts to get on their bikes on June 9 and raise money for the charity with a ride through the beautiful Dorset countryside and alo

Silicon Beach Business Angels Conference

 June 19th 2013 1.30 pm to 8.00 pm Pavilion Join us for the Silicon Beach Business Angels (SBAA) and UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA) conference, Angel Finance – A view from the Pavilio

Green Knowledge Networking Tuesday May 28th

 Join us at the award winning Green House Hotel for the Green Knowledge Network. This month is an open event. Tuesday 28th May Greenhouse Hotel Arrival: 5pm promptFinish: 8pm Please b

BCTC Big Golf Charity Evening June 28th

  BCTC Big Golf Charity Evening BBQ Buffet Friday June 28th 5 pm to 9 pm Members & Friends, Family and Children welcome Discounted Drinks        &

AFC Business - Wine and Canapés Evening June 12th

Our next AFC Business event is at wine and canapés evening at the Boat Shed Restaurant in Poole on Wednesday June 12th from 5:30pm This will be a relaxed evening in idyllic surroundings overlooki

Gok Wan supports Harold’s Challenge

Gok Wan, fashionista, style guru and TV presenter is supporting local charity Life Education Wessex and it’s fundraising initiative Harold’s Challenge which aims to raise £50,000 to help teach childre

Bournemouth Winter Gardens £150m redevelopment

Chamber member Planning Solutions Partnership in conjunction with the award winning CZWG Architects have prepared an outline application for the pension fund of APB Park for the comprehensive redevelo

Wednesday Night Is Variety Night at the Pier Theatre - June 5th Tickets Half Price

Sponsored by Streamline Warren Taxis & IMS Group, the Bournemouth Pier Theatre is back for another year with top class entertainment including a second year of the popular Wednesday Night Is V

BH Dance Thursday June 27th

  4th Thursday of every month   Date: Thursday 27th June   This month we'll be learning   Tango & Samba Location: Premier Inn, Westover Road, Bournemouth  &n

Blooming Beautiful flowers woo London commuters

A free gerbera and the chance to win a three night break in Bournemouth proved to be a winner at Paddington with London commuters recently. For two days the Coastal BID team brought some much needed

More leisure activities and cultural entertainment with a BH Live Experience Card!

BH Live customers at the Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth Pavilion, Littledown Centre, Pelhams Park Leisure Centre, Stokewood Leisure Centre and Sir David English Sports Centre could be f

Lewis-Manning Hospice welcomes new recruits

Lewis-Manning Hospice in Poole has underlined its ongoing commitment to developing and growing its services by announcing four new appointments to its team across the organisation. Paul Tucker, who p

Latest Jobseekers Trying to Find Work in the Local Area

Here are some of the very latest Jobseekers trying to find work in the local area:  • Kevin is seeking work as a Driver • Ian is seeking a new challenging career • Julia is seeking work

Just What The Doctor Ordered!

Award winning Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction, are currently working on a number of upgrades and refurbishments to health centres across the region, including; Upton Heath Centre, Gervis Ro

Beales Breakfast sponsored by Rawlins Davy June 20th

Date: 20th June Time: 7.30am till 9am or as long as you want to stay once the store is open. Venue: Beales Department Store, Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth (use the main entrance) Sponsored b

The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride July 7th

The Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride will take place on Sunday 7th July starting at Corfe Mullen recreation ground.  This event has raised £1,000,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in Dorset since it was

Save Energy Group to Exhibit at Bournemouth’s Renewable Energy Marketplace

Chamber member, Save Energy Group will be showcasing their renewable energy product portfolio at the forthcoming Bournemouth Renewable Energy Marketplace, to be held at the Bournemouth International C

BH Recruitment - Looking for staff, look here first

      Looking for work? or looking for staff?   For more info, to help or to sponsor please e-mail: bhr@bournemouthchamber.org.uk &n

Free Small Business Support Workshops 2013

Free Small Business Support Workshops 2012-13 The Council has clearly recognised the increasing demand from the local business community for business support and advice in these difficult economic ti

Mentor support for Dorset food businesses grows

Dorset’s volunteer business mentoring service, Dormen, has seen a significant increase in the number of food-related companies it is helping - and is calling on others to get in touch. A high pro

South Coast Fashion Week - the Ultimate Shopping & Fashion Experience Bournemouth 9th – 11th May 2014

  Over 150 unique boutiques, designer labels, and the best in High St brands are expected to take part in this fashion experience and shoppers paradise. With the latest catwalk collections, hi

Lewis Manning Summer Solstice Starlight Stroll – 21, 21, 21

The Lewis-Manning Hospice Summer Solstice Starlight Stroll takes place on Friday 21st June at 2100 hours to celebrate their 21st Birthday and you can watch the sunset at 21.21pm The multi-ability 7

Back to School Fancy Dress Quiz

Back to School Fancy Dress Quiz Friday September 27th Assembly 7.00 pm Download Entry Form 

DJC Poole Meet and Greet June 20th

   A great chance to meet the DJC Council and other DJC members for a drink, this social event is a great way to learn more about the DJC and its benefits. If nothing else, its a light way

Buy Dorset Annual Show Case and Networking Event at Minterne House

Buy Dorset has great pleasure in inviting you and your partner* to The annual Show Case and Networking Event at Minterne House, Minterne Magna, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7AUMonday 10

 
 

Latest Local Vacancies (PT)

Here are the very latest Vacancies placed by local companies looking for staff in the local area: We are currently recruiting for a temporary worker to start work on Monday 20 May 2013 to work on an

SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR (TEMPORARY MATERNITY COVER – 1 YEAR) (JS)

 £9 - £9.50 an hour  To organise and keep records of paperwork for the Department/general administration and book various travel arrangements for employees in the Department.  To cost

Operations Manager Tunbridge Wells (QUA)

PERMANENT POSITION Our client a well-respected Care Provider is looking to recruit another Operations Manager to their team in the South East. This is an opportunity to join an excellent Care Group.

Customer Service Operator (temporary) (BEL)

We are currently recruiting for a temporary worker to start work on Monday 20 May 2013 to work on an ongoing basis. You will be answering an extremely busy telephone assisting callers with their servi

Property Portfolio Manager Broadstone (QUA)

PERMANENT POSITION: Our client, an international Property Management and Real Estate company based outside of Broadstone, are looking for a Property Portfolio Manager to join their enthusiastic and d

PA TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JS)

PA TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  of Business Improvement (3 MTH CONTRACT)  £9.50 an hour Must be able to provide an efficient and confidential personal assistant service to the Assistant Director.&

Office Administrator (temporary) (BEL)

We are currently looking for an experienced Office Administrator to work as a temporary covering holiday cover from Monday 3 June to Monday 17 June 2013 (15 days). You will be extracting information f

Lettings Manager Poole (QUA)

PERMANENT POSITION: Our client, an Estate Agency with offices in the Dorset area, are looking for a Lettings Manager to run their Lettings branch near Parkstone. The successful candidate will be a t

PA/Secretary (BEL)

Working as a Senior PA you will be dealing with the recruiting of staff, composing letters, dealing with Blue Chip customers, answering the telephone and greeting visitors to reception. The successful

CUSTOMER SERVICE CO-ORDINATOR (JS)

A successful manufacturing firm in Poole is seeking a Customer Service Coordinator. Duties will include, resolving queries via phone and email, processing orders and invoices and cross selling. 

Bookkeeper (temporary position) CV

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bookkeeper to work on a TEMPORARY FULL-TIME basis. If you can answer YES to ALL of the following, please email us your CV NOW! Are you an experienced Bo

 
 

Latest Jobseekers Trying to Find Work in the Local Area

Here are some of the very latest Jobseekers trying to find work in the local area:  • Kevin is seeking work as a Driver • Ian is seeking a new challenging career • Julia is seeking work

Esme (BEL)

Has over 10 years combined experience in campaign management, marketing, promotions, PR, communications, direct marketing and fundraising. Esme is looking for part time employment/ temporary project

Kerry (JS)

Kerry is a confident and hardworking Administrator from a Financial Services environment who is an excellent communicator and a thorough worker who pays great attention to detail.  Kerry is seeki

Jade (QUA)

Jade is currently a Healthcare Assistant at Milton Lodge Residential Home in Bournemouth and is looking to take a part time HCA role to give her the opportunity to take further studies. Jade is happy

Adrian (BEL)

Is an experienced Purchasing Manager who has just been made redundant after 11 years working within the aerospace industry.  His main duties and responsibilities included requesting quotations fo

Kirsten (JS)

Kirsten is professional Administrator/PA who enjoys temporary contracts.  Kirsten also enjoys varied, busy and challenging roles.  Having just returned from India doing voluntary work for un

Amelia (QUA)

Amelia is currently on a temporary contract working as an administrator. To date, this has been her favourite role as she enjoys the unity of a small team and that she is treated equally. Amelia is l

Andres (JS)

Andres is a valued and committed team player with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. He is looking for a technical support/logistics role and is very IT literate.  Andres is curr

Jennie (BEL)

Is an experienced Receptionist/Legal Secretary.  She is used to providing dedicated administrative support to a busy criminal department, including audio typing, file opening, diary management an

Natalie (BEL)

Has been working as a Customer Service Adviser answering inbound calls to customers who are looking to apply or have already applied for a loan then answering any questions that they may have regardin

Sam (QUA)

Sam is an extremely talented artist who has a degree in Fine Art. Although Sam does not have any specific architectural qualifications, he has an interest in the erection of buildings and said that he

Featured Promotion

 
 

Promotional Eshot

For just £35 per submission you can promote your business to other Chamber members in a professional manner, including your logo, an image, up to 200 words of promotional text (including an exclusive

Proud to be Members Logo

Members are free to use the logo “Proud to be Members” on their stationery and websites once the usage terms are agreed. Logos are available as jpg and eps. Contact: Click here to accept the T&C'

Events Eshot

The events e-shot goes out weekly and is free to members. Events are copied from the website’s events listing. Normally covers the next 14 days events. Contact:  promo@bournemouthchamber.or

Send us your Press Release!

If you have anything newsworthy coming up like a charity 'do', a special event. a promotion, new appointment, new client,  expansion, merger,  then please let us know and we will do our

Magnetic Networking Badge

Magnetic badge, which is easy to attach to any outfit, without damaging your clothes. Features your company logo and your name, just supply jpeg of logo and your name Contact:  secretary@b

Events on BCTC Website

Member events can be placed on the BCTC website. Please submit details of the event in a Word document with logos as Jpgs. Note pdfs cannot be used. Contact:  website@bournemouthchamber.org

Member 2 Member Offers Website Page

If you have an offer and would like it listed on this  web page just e-mail the details in an attached word document with jpegs for any logos please Contact:  website@bournemouth

Sponsor BH Banter, Beales Breakfast & Window Competitions

If you wish to promote your brand, product /service then this is a superb opportunity.  Your brand presence will be featured at the event and be promoted by the event leader, which will normally

BH Business Magazine ‘Faces in Places’

If you are holding an event with BCTC you can have our photographer attend to take shots of the event, which will then feature in the magazine and also on the website. Contact:  events@bour

BH Business Magazine Inserts

Your leaflet can be inserted into the magazines which is posted out to over 700 members. Maximum size is A4; maximum paper weight is 80gsm. Design and print service is available, costs subject to brie

BH Business Magazine

BH Business is the official magazine of the Chamber. It is published bi-monthly, goes out to over 5000 business people in the local area and includes the latest news, views and information about Busin

HTML Email

In addition to the Promotional Eshot, we can also offer html emails. These feature your business exclusively (you don't have to share with anyone else), and are more 'designed'. They always include th

Presidents Dinner (after AGM) and Christmas Dinner & Dance

One sponsor per year will be chosen for each of these events. Details are as per the BH Banter sponsorship or by arrangement. Contact: promo@bournemouthchamber.org.uk  Cost: £1000

 
 

Promoting your Business, Service or Product at Castlepoint

Have you ever thought about promoting your business, service or product at Castlepoint Shopping Park? Well now you can, in the comfort of our brand new Promotions Pod, located on the upper level

PooleTogether.co.uk

PooleTogether.co.uk the website to visit when you're looking for staff or looking for a job The cost of advertising job vacancies on the Poole Together website is as follows: 1 Job Adver

Orchid Therapies 10% Discount

  10% Discount to any BCTC member Click for a larger downloadable pdf

Corporate Clothing Solutions

Hotels in Bournemouth... Are you fed up with ordering your Uniforms on line or from a catalogue and being disappointed? Are you looking for a Uniform supplier that will come to your place of work

Bournemouth Employment Ladder

Making recruiting easier, faster and more cost-effective Bournemouth Employment Ladder was established in 2008 to help you find, interview and recruit candidates to fill your job vacancies easily,

I'm pleased to announce that The Inspiration Agency's new website has just launched!

     I'm pleased to announce that The Inspiration Agency's new website has just launched!www.inspirationagency.co.uk The launch coincides with the release of an article detaili

From the team at Mike Stokes Motoring & Motorsport covering

Batteries - Lights - Tyres - Steering - Suspension - Brakes - Exhaust - Anti-Freeze Call now on 01202 547555 to make your booking or email stokestires@hotmail.com   As a fellow member

Auditel – Taking cost and purchase management to a new level

    Auditel can help you cut overheads by providing an in-depth and detailed audit of your costs, and then helping you to implement the saving opportunities. We have been operating for

Barnabys Opticians are pleased to offer 10% discount on eyewear and sunglasses retail prices

Barnabys Opticians are pleased to offer 10% discount on eyewear and sunglasses retail prices (excluding Limited Editions) . We stock over 30 international designer ranges including Dior, Dolce &

BOURNE ENGRAVING

Chamber member offers: Discounts off a wide range of engraving requirements. (Doughnuts work magic, I understand - webmaster) Company logo'd magnetic name badges £5 each

Richmond Home Improvement Co

Richmond Home Improvement Co are offering members a FREE upgrade to an “A” rated glazing and security Shootbolt locking, from our standard “C” rated, with our standard espagniolette l

Supply Shack is a registered Social Enterprise Mark holder

      Supply Shack is a registered Social Enterprise Mark holder: What is a Social Enterprise? A social enterprise is a business that trades for a social and/or environment

Chamber Members a 10% discount

    If you are anything like we used to be, you might find that some of these strike a chord: - You're not making as much profit as you could You have some great ideas but no time

iEvents Venue Finding Team

  The iEvents Venue Finding Team can help to ensure that your next event is your most successful. We are on hand to source the most suitable venues to meet your requirements, whethe

ECS is one of the UK's leading communications companies

      ECS is one of the UK's leading communications companies, specialising in communications at the touch of button. We are experts in the areas of Two-Way Radio Communi

Fire Risk Management (Plus) Services - Protecting life and your business

Since 2006, the Regulatory Reform Order has required businesses to assess their risks from fire and become "self-compliant" with the law. Fire Services now undertake an enforcement and prosecution rol

Led-zip lighting is a Bournemouth based LED expert

Led-zip lighting is a Bournemouth based LED expert that guarantees to save you money on your existing lighting bill. An area using 50 halogen downlights on for 15 hours a day will be costing around

HR Dept - Free Review of any Existing Contracts of Employment and Handbooks

The effects of making a mistake with employment law and HR issues can be drastic, resulting in bad publicity, wasted time and possibly ending with an expensive employment tribunal. The HR Dept is he

Avita Planning - Need Town Planning Help?

    Avita Planning is the freelance town planning consultancy of Gary Palmer, chartered Town Planner. I'd be pleased to help you with your planning application, guide you through the town

E-Mail and SMS Marketing – Exclusive BCTC Member Discount

greenmessage offer a range of E-Mail and SMS (Text Message) Marketing Services. From combined mailing systems and data collection to competitions and voting systems, we can offer you a bespoke servic

Cleaner by Miles - First Impressions Count

We all know how important first impressions are. If your business isn't making the best possible impression Cleaner by Miles can help. We can remove years of dirt, grime and even graffiti in minutes,

Bournemouth based Town Planning Consultants Tanner

Bournemouth based Town Planning Consultants Tanner & Tilley have been awarded the Investors in People Award for another three years. This is the 3rd review of the original award 6 years ago. Th

Champagne Afternoon Tea for two people

Well it looks like Spring is finally on it's way and what better way to celebrate than with a Champagne Afternoon Tea at The Norfolk! From now until 31st May we are offering Bournemouth Chamber m

Fire Risk Assessment and Arson Prevention Services - Free First Consultatation

  Owner fined £210,000 in 2012's landmark fire safety trial – could this be you? "London hotel owner paid the price for ignoring fire safety laws with £210,000 fines.” The Regulatory Reform (

South Coast Fashion Week

Do you own or run a Fashion, Hair or Beauty business in Bournemouth? Don't miss out on South Coast Fashion Week!  Launching in May 2014, South Coast Fashion Week will bethe biggest fashion ev

Dine for two on Lobster and Chips and receive a complimentary bottle of wine!

That's right Summer must be here, because here at The Norfolk we are once again serving our renowned Lobster and Chips and also daily BBQ's in our sun soaked garden (no guarantee on the weather I'm af

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