I am privileged to lead a fantastic team at Dorset Chamber, all committed to doing the best we can to serve our members and the wider business community. We are accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce as the county Chamber for Dorset. We are part of a network of 53 accredited Chambers nationally, with members across Dorset. I am a strong believer in business as a force for good and with strong social values, our vision is "Enabling Better Lives Through Business". This includes a strong focus on the importance of health and well-being and ESG. We are also not afraid to tackle issues that still remain taboo.We are passionate about helping and seeing businesses succeed. We are totally focused on and committed to delivering high quality support that is driven by the needs of businesses in a changing world.We support a vibrant and exciting business community in Dorset through events, connecting businesses, social media, training, PR opportunities and discounted business services. We also deliver a first class international trade and export documentation service.We represent our members through government consultation, business surveys, policy campaigns and ministerial lobbying. Our aim is to campaign and represent the views of our members on key issues affecting businesses.We are grateful for the amazing support we have from our Business Partners, Members, Board, Ambassadors and partners. Together we are all part of an exciting business community.We are a friendly and approachable team so don't hesitate to get in touch to find out how we could help your business.I come from a small family business in North Dorset, delivering coal (sounds Victorian now) and this helped me understand the importance of team work in a really tough environment and then spent some time in the accounting profession. This, along with my more recent experience, gives me a solid understanding of business and the real issues they face. I have strong leadership skills as well as a proven track record in management. I am a highly motivated person who likes to enjoy life, both in and outside of work with my family.