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About the Chamber

For many years businesses local to the Verwood area have been crying out for a focal point to air their views and concerns - particularly with issues involving the local and statutory authorities.

Such a forum also creates opportunities to network and share ideas and benefits that only an organisation such as a chamber of trade can provide.

A small group of local traders have therefore held an inaugural meeting of the Verwood and District Chamber of Trade which currently comprises businesses situated in and around the town centre - but which is intended to expand to encompass trades and businesses, large and small, throughout the town and surrounding district.

Local business owners present at the inaugural meeting included those representing Peacock and Murphy, Baileys, Irving Estate Agents, The Verwood Directory and Gilbey Cleaners who, with others, will form the nucleus of the new chamber.

The call is now going out to all other businesses in the area to join the Chamber of trade in order to realise the expected benefits - which would include access to an established worldwide network offering training, legal advice, insurance discounts and much more.

As well as helping local businesses to grow successfully, the Chamber of Trade will aim to forcefully represent the interests of the local business community generally, ensuring that they will have a powerful voice and influence in the way that Verwood continues to develop.

Chairman Bill Davis stated after the inaugural meeting that "for too long the Verwood business community has been without a voice and without collective influence and we feel it is high time this changed".

He went on to say "we would like to hear from all businesses, large or small, who would be interested in joining VADCOT. Membership fees will be set at a level affordable by all and will include affiliation with the larger county-wide chamber of commerce".

Contact Details
Chairman
Bill David FIoD
c/o W.A.D. Services
53 Albion Way
Verwood
Dorset
BH31 7LS
01202 820018

Dorset Echo: Verwood chamber Chairman Bill Davis

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