Businesses to receive grant support during lockdown
One-off top up grants have been welcomed by BCP Council but Dorset Chamber has reservations about the level of support.
One-off top up grants have been welcomed by BCP Council but Dorset Chamber has reservations about the level of support.
Chief Executive Ian Girling says the Chamber supports the third lockdown and promises help for businesses.
Around 50 business leaders heard that the BCP Council area is on the way to becoming a ‘world class city region’.
Although Dorset Chamber recognises the grim figures, chief executive Ian Girling thinks there is some cause for optimism.
A new Digital Place programme board has been formed to support Dorset’s vision to be at the front of digital change.
Dorset Chamber has huge concerns about a second lockdown, which starts on Thursday 5 November 2020, fearing many businesses will be devastated.
Brexit is happening on 31 December whether or not there is a free trade agreement and businesses in Dorset are being urged to prepare for it.
Dorset Chamber has responded to the new measures announced by the Prime Minister yesterday and confirmed its support for local businesses.
Now more than ever there is a need for small and medium businesses to grow.
Face to face meetings are not to be resumed by Dorset Chamber any time soon.