A busy and successful year. The verdict of Jacqui Rock on her first year as President of Bournemouth Chamber of Trade & Commerce (BCTC). Speaking at the chamber’s annual meeting, Jacqui reeled off some of the highlights of the last 12 months including: Sourcing £50,000 in Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG3) allowing trading districts to start . . . read more
South West Enterprise Fund Opens on 21st March 2022 Closes on 17th June 2022 Young people in Dorset age 18 – 30 can apply for a grant of up to £2000 for support with business start-up costs. Applicants should either be planning to launch a brand new business or within the first two years . . . read more
Businesses across south east Dorset are being invited to apply for grants of between £500 and £20,000 to spend on new workplace facilities that encourage their employees to cycle or adopt sustainable travel to work. A total of £100,000 is available for the grants through BCP and Dorset councils’ Transforming Cities Fund programme which aims . . . read more
The Omicron Additional Restrictions Grant has been set up to provide direct grants to hospitality and leisure businesses that have been severely financially impacted by the Omicron variant and have not been eligible for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant. This scheme is now open to applications. Please read the eligibility details and scheme document carefully before . . . read more
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant This grant is aimed at businesses in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors only. Please note that the government has determined the application closure date is 18 March 2022 and we must carry out prepayment checks and determine all awards by 31 March 2022. In view of this, please ensure . . . read more
The Bournemouth Business Awards focus on the quality and range of local businesses giving them a chance to gain recognition and promote themselves. The awards are not an excuse for a party. The focus is on the entries and not the event. It’s a chance for local businesses to network while the awards presentation will . . . read more
As we begin 2022, UK firms face an unprecedented business environment. The core mission for every Accredited Chamber of Commerce is to support businesses through these challenges. To inform this support and generate the evidence to shape government policy, we’re seeking your views on a snapshot of some of the key issues at present: The . . . read more
IF YOU QUALIFY PLEASE APPLY BEFORE EOD 24TH JANUARY, 2022 BCP Council has announced that applications for the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) Stream 4, Strategic Business Round 2 are now open. Please see the information below and to apply: Due to limited applications made for the previous Strategic Businesses scheme, the criteria has been changed. . . . read more
