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AFC Bournemouth Announce Home-Start Wessex as one of Their Charity Partners

AFC Bournemouth Announce Home-Start Wessex as one of Their Charity Partners for 23/24

AFC Bournemouth are delighted to announce their new charity partner nominated by the supporters for both the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons. 

Charity partners will receive support from the Cherries over the coming two seasons through player appearances, signed merchandise and club media support. 

Caroline Pope, Corporate Partnerships & Marketing Manager for the charity said, “We are very excited about this opportunity to promote our work to the wider community and recognise the vital work of our volunteers.  The support of the Club is a huge boost for all of us”.

Their Supporters partner is: Home-Start Wessex

The mission at Home-Start Wessex is to give children the best possible start in life by supporting local parents going through a challenging life situation. They provide specially-trained volunteers to work with the family at this vital time to ensure the child has a positive start in life and goes on to flourish.

Parents are often dealing with more than one issue from; poor mental health, disability, domestic abuse, bereavement and isolation, which impacts the child’s young years causing ongoing problems. The earliest years make a big difference and they help to make sure those years count, so no child’s future is limited.

More information: homestartwessex.org.uk

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Air festival gives Bournemouth wings

Air festival gives Bournemouth wings

Bournemouth Air Festival has been hailed as a huge success by the town’s Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

Bill Perkins, the Chamber President, said figures he’s seen show the festival increased visitor spending by more than £50m, and that Poole and Christchurch also benefited.

More than 600,000 people attended the four-day event that extends the summer season, boosting the hospitality industry that was so hard hit during the pandemic.

This year the weather was mainly kind and the festival boasted a large variety of aircraft.

In its 15 year history the event has become a fixture in the aviation calendar and it is the biggest seafront air show in the country.

The cliffs allow visitors to view aircraft from a different perspective and enthusiasts flock to the town.

Bill said: “Although it rained on the first day we were blessed with good weather for the rest of the weekend.

“Hotels were almost all completely booked and you can’t underestimate the importance of this for the sector that was hit so hard by the lockdowns.

“The festival effectively extends the tourist season for another week and this makes a huge difference.

“The entire seafront was packed with stalls doing business and all this helps create a major boost for the local economy.

“Poole, Christchurch and other towns and villages benefited as visitors explored, or took boats to watch the airplanes.

“The hospitality sector is what the town was built upon and that is why it needs policy to help it wherever it can.

“Thousands are employed in it, many of them young people, and without the air festival these jobs and shifts wouldn’t exist.”

Bill Perkins, BCTC President

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Have Your Say on BCP’s vision, priorities and objectives

Have Your Say on BCP’s vision, priorities and objectives

We all know that we live and work in a place brimming with potential. From Highcliffe to Hamworthy, Broadstone to Boscombe this is not one town or three – but somewhere that celebrates multiple identities, cultures and opportunities at the same time. It’s a place where people aspire to stay – as residents, visitors, students, or businesses. 

There are a number of ways you can take part and give us your views, we would like you to do as many as you are able to.

    • Our Survey use the survey to tell us your views on our draft vision, priorities and objectives, suggest changes and tell us anything we’ve missed.
    • Our ideas wall – use the ideas wall to tell us what you think we can do to achieve the objectives.
    • Share you story – we are inviting you to tell us what it’s like for you running a business in the area. Share with us what works and what could do with improvement.

Here is the link Our vision, priorities and objectives | Have Your Say Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)

We would also like to ask you to promote this to your workforce – it’s important we hear from people living and working in the area. Please will you support by promoting either on your intranet, email or the poster attached.

 Thank you for your support.

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Bournemouth University to Offer New CPD Course on Supply Chain Management

Bournemouth University to Offer New CPD Course on Supply Chain Management

Bournemouth University (BU) is launching a new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) course on Supply Chain Management. Delivered in person across four sessions in September (8, 15, 22 and 29) at BU’s Talbot Campus, and led by a team of experienced academics and practitioners, the course will cover a range of topics, including:

    1. Managing supply chain operations
    2. B2B marketing
    3. Smart technologies for supply chain resilience
    4. The economics of value chains

The course has been designed to help businesses respond to supply chain disruptions caused by events like Covid-19, Brexit and the energy crisis. It will help people and organisations to identify and adopt strategies and tools that can help them overcome challenges such as increased costs and red tape, making their operations more efficient and resilient. It will also provide attendees with the chance to network with each other, sharing ideas and best practices.

The course is open to senior business managers and anyone interested in developing their skills in supply chain management. The standard fee is £1,000, but BCP Council will fund 50% of the cost for the first 15 organisations based in their area that book onto the course. Alternatively, Dorset Chamber of Commerce & Industry members can claim 10% off if they don’t qualify for the 50% funding.

The course is part of BU’s commitment to acting as a catalyst for growth, using its skills and expertise to boost skills and advance the region.

For more information, please visit the BU website: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/supply-chains

Upon finishing this course you will be awarded a certificate. This course is not CPD accredited but is delivered by an AACSB accredited Business School which has also earned the Small Business Charter Award in recognition of its significant contributions to small businesses, student entrepreneurship and the local economy. Further information about this course can be found at: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/supply-chains or by emailing Mark Painter at mpainter@bournemouth.ac.uk

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Bournemouth Chamber has new patron

Bournemouth Chamber has new patron

UK press office specialist Deep South Media has become a patron of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

The consultancy is staffed by former news journalists and offers wide-ranging PR services as well as photography, video, design and content creation.

In its 25th year, the firm is also media partner to Dorset Chamber and is looking for ward to working with the town’s Chamber.

Bournemouth’s largest business sector is professional and business services – and tourism, hospitality and financial services are also important.

There is also a burgeoning digital sector that attracts many young workers because of the location.
Bournemouth Chamber is more than 100 years old and is attracting new members who are bringing a fresh energy.

Ron Wain, managing director of Deep South Media, said: “Our long-standing relationship with Dorset Chamber has generated great ROI.

“And with Bournemouth Chamber attracting new members we hope that it too will lead to new business.

“Already we are working with one if its patrons and hope to create new relationships.

“We were formed in the town and have always had Bournemouth clients, and while we now serve much of the south and UK, this is very much home turf.

“There is vast potential for the town in many areas and we fully intend to play our part as we have done for a quarter of a century.”

Bill Perkins, President of the Chamber, said: “Deep South Media is a well respected business in the town and brings vast experience and expertise.

“As a town we are still recovering from the pandemic and associated lockdowns, but there is a great energy about the place.

“As a Chamber we are determined to promote the town and oil the wheels of business to create new wealth for the benefit of the town and wider conurbation.

“All new members are welcome of any size – we cater from sole proprietors through to major institutions and organisations.

“We organise networking opportunities and business breakfasts, offer business support, information, training and development, and there are numerous other benefits of being a member.”

Bill Perkins, Bournemouth Chamber President, and Ron Wain, Managing Director of Deep South Media

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AFC Bournemouth Confirms Dun & Bradstreet as Training Wear Sponsor

AFC Bournemouth Confirms Dun & Bradstreet as Training Wear Sponsor

We’re delighted to confirm Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, will feature as official training wear partner for the 2023/24 season.

Dun & Bradstreet enables companies around the world to improve their business performance by making smarter decisions. As part of the partnership, their logo will feature on the front of all first team training wear, including staff attire and matchday warm-up tops, and they’ll provide advertisement around Vitality Stadium.

In due course, the logo will also appear on selected items of training wear available from the Superstore.

Jim Frevola, President of Business at AFC Bournemouth, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Dun & Bradstreet, who are an industry-leading company with global appeal.

“As an organisation, they share our values and ambitions, and we believe this will be a successful partnership for all involved.”

Edward Thorne, General Manager at Dun & Bradstreet Europe, added: “Successful teams in business and sport rely on accurate and timely data and analytics to improve performance and gain a competitive advantage. We’re excited to be part of the Bournemouth community, and to support the team and their fans around the world.”

About AFC Bournemouth:

AFC Bournemouth are entering an exciting new chapter in its long and storied history. Since its takeover by chairman Bill Foley, in a partnership including Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan, the club has seen significant investment committed towards sustaining AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League, highlighted by the construction of a state-of-the-art training facility and the arrival of promising young talent from top clubs around Europe.

About Dun & Bradstreet:

Dun & Bradstreet, a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, enables companies around the world to improve their business performance. Dun & Bradstreet’s Data Cloud fuels solutions and delivers insights that empower customers to accelerate revenue, lower cost, mitigate risk and transform their businesses. Since 1841, companies of every size have relied on Dun & Bradstreet to help them manage risk and reveal opportunity. For more information on Dun & Bradstreet, please visit www.dnb.com.

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Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs have been chosen as Charity Partners by AFC Bournemouth

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs have been chosen as Charity Partners by AFC Bournemouth

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs have been chosen as Charity Partners by AFC Bournemouth for both the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons. We are one of four Charity Partners that will receive support from the Cherries over the coming two seasons through player appearances, signed merchandise and club media support. Helpful Hounds were appointed as a result of a vote by Junior Cherries, for which we are very grateful.

Said Peter Rufus, CEO “This is wonderful News, and we are looking forward to developing this relationship with the Club to promote both parties over the next two seasons. We are also impressed by the amount of work that the Club does in the Community. 

We were told a couple of weeks ago that we would be a Charity Partner but were unable to say anything until now. It has been so difficult to keep quiet while everything was worked out.  This is a great recognition for our charity, staffed mainly by Volunteers where we are all working extremely hard to support our families, adults, and Schools. Having good news like this makes it very special”.

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs is a mental health charity that helps change lives, using the training of Assistance Dogs, for those dealing with autism, Down’s syndrome, acute anxiety, or other mental impairments as well as physical disablements.

They provide support for:

    1.  Young people, families and adults
    2.  Schools and colleges dealing with special needs students
    3.  Alternative Provision Education at the request of local authorities/education authorities

More information: helpfulhounds.org.uk

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Bournemouth Chamber Welcomes A New Patron

Martyn Houldsworth of Digitize (left) and Bill Perkins from Bournemouth Chamber

A digital marketing company has become the latest patron of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce.

Digitize, a relatively new business set up by two experienced marketeers, will also be helping promote the chamber. Founders Martyn Houldsworth and Matt Maclean have worked locally in various businesses and came together to fill a gap in the market.

Digitize builds websites, undertakes re-branding, conducts ‘competitor research’ and uses the latest social media platforms for marketing. It has a growing client base of SMEs in the Bournemouth and wider region and prides itself on explaining things in easily-understandable language

Martyn said: “From launching in 2021 we have grown quickly which has shown us that our offering is desirable.

“Joining Bournemouth Chamber of Commerce was a natural progression as our business grows – and being a patron provides even more benefits.

“Already we have made some great contacts and have agreed to help promote the chamber and assist with its website.

“Bournemouth is a great place for businesses for a number of reasons, but particularly because of its seaside location, supply of university graduates and the variety of sectors represented. We’d like more members to join and help build a stronger network.”

Bill Perkins, president of the chamber, said: “Digitize brings new energy to the chamber as well as skills in high demand.

“I’d love to welcome other businesses to the chamber. The chamber was founded more than a century ago and we have a variety of members, from sole proprietorships and locally owned independent businesses to major institutions and organisations.

“We organise networking opportunities and business breakfasts, offer business support, information, training and development, and there are numerous other benefits of being a member.”

She rocked it! Jacqui is to step down as BCTC President after two years with Bill taking over

She rocked it! Jacqui is to step down as BCTC President after two years with Bill taking over

A leadership change is to take place at Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce.

Jacqui Rock, President, is moving on after two years at the helm. Bill Perkins, the current Treasurer. has been appointed to the role. Yvonne Devereux remains as Vice President for the coming year.

The handover will take place during the AGM followed by a black-tie President’s Dinner on Thursday March 23.

The event, at The Cumberland Hotel from 6:30pm, includes a three-course dinner with wine followed by Susie Kimber entertaining the guests.

Announcing the change, Bill said: “Jacqui has played an instrumental role in growing the membership though sourcing grant funding which has been put to good use by creating new and reinstating historic trading districts in the conurbation.

“Additionally, she has been influential in obtaining a new business support programme soon to be rolled out to position us as a business hub in support of our members via video training and learning.

“We thank her for her two-year Presidency and I look forward to progressing this, and other projects, in our onward journey to strengthen and boost local business.

“In the meantime we wish her the very best in her future endeavours.”

Jacqui said: “Bournemouth Chamber today serves our members in a wide range of sectors.

“This would not have been possible without the unwavering support of the guidance of the Chamber Board of Directors.

“As I move to pursue new interests I thank the Board, who are all volunteers, for their dedication and commitment to achieve growth and to widen our geographic outreach.”

Pictured at last year’s AGM: left to right (seated) Jacqui Rock, Bill Perkins, Yvonne Devereux, Roger Smith. Standing (left to right) Matt Maclean and David King. Picture: DK Capture.

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📢 BCP Council Leader resignation

You may have already seen the news that BCP Council Leader, Drew Mellor, resigned on Monday 13 February. We are writing to reassure you that the Council will continue to function and deliver essential public services for our businesses, residents and communities.

The Council’s Chairman has called an extraordinary meeting for Tuesday 21 February to elect a new council leader. Until then, Deputy Leader Phil Broadhead will assume interim leadership of the council.

Please continue to liaise with council officers, members and portfolio holders as normal.