Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce

Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce (BCTC) is delighted to announce that we are an official Partner of The Business Show London 2026, one of the UK’s largest and most influential business exhibitions, taking place at Excel London on 11–12 November 2026. This partnership reinforces BCTC’s commitment to supporting businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole by creating opportunities to . . . read more

Each year, this business area has the privilege of a Bank of England Briefing which is organised and staged by the County Chamber, DCCI, on behalf of the Members of the Bournemouth Chartered Institute of Insurers and the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce. BCTC continues to express its thanks to Dorset Chamber for staging . . . read more

Head and Wheble Funeral Directors celebrated their 100th Anniversary as a Bournemouth Chamber member at hotel The Marsham Court in late June. With over one hundred people attending, including National Funeral Directors Association dignitaries, the Master of Ceremonies was Robert Head, Vice President of BCTC. Bournemouth Chamber President Nigel Hedges was in attendance celebrating Bournemouth . . . read more

In the presence of the new Mayor of Bournemouth , Cllr Roberto Rocca , the BCTC President Nigel Hedges introduced and inducted the Bournemouth Chamber’s youngest member in 110 years. Syd Scott , at 16 years of age , has joined BCTC with his company The Immaculate Intelligence Agency. Speaking six languages , he garnered . . . read more

The Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce recently held its 110th Annual General Meeting, marking an exciting new chapter for the organisation. Members voted in a new Board of Directors, reflecting a dynamic shift towards a younger, highly diverse, and forward-thinking leadership team that truly represents the evolving business community across Bournemouth, Poole, and Christchurch. . . . read more