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The Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce (BCTC) has a simple aim – to help local businesses like yours grow and thrive. We achieve this by providing networking opportunities, as well as the very latest business information, training and development. We’re also your voice – ensuring that, together, we’re stronger.

From just £75 for a 12 month membership, we can provide you with the links you need to promote your business and meet potential customers (just one new customer will more than cover that cost). And being actively involved with our events and communicating with other members in Bournemouth will bring a wealth of enriching opportunities that will help your business develop and flourish.

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Oceana Hotel Group

Oceana Hotels is a group of five hotels in Bournemouth comprising of the Suncliff, Mayfair, Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa and the Four Star properties the Cumberland and Best Western Hotel Royale. All are located in the East Cliff area, three sea front hotels, many with stunning sea views.

Boasting 12 modern and contemporary flexible conference and meeting facilities suitable for all types of business & social events.

There are also over 380 stylish bedrooms designed with comfort in mind. We offer excellent food with fresh produce, service, entertainment and leisure facilities. There are two outdoor pools and two indoor pools, one of those being our newly refurbished pool at the Suncliff Hotel. Our Asian Themed Day Spa has five treatment rooms and is located in the Ocean Beach Hotel and Spa offering treatments for men and women. There is our Overcliff Pub at the Suncliff serving pub classics, happy hours and Open Mic nights. Other food outlets are our Italian Café at the Ocean Beach, Royale Grill Room at the Best Western Hotel Royale and Award Winning 2 AA Rosette Ventana Grand Café at the Cumberland Hotel.

With dedicated friendly Sales co-ordinators, we can make your event important, enjoyable and unforgettable.

Contact Sales on 01202 298350 or email sales@oceanahotels.co.uk www.oceanaeventsbournemouth.co.uk

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AFC Business

AFC Business is AFC Bournemouth’s free to join business club. As a member of AFC Business, you are able to attend regular business events from breakfast meetings to senior level Directors’ Dinners and Lunches. You will have the opportunity to network with a range of organisations across the region and promote your company to other members. As a member you will receive a host of benefits including room hire discount at Vitality Stadium for functions, conferences or parties. For further information about the business club, email commercial@afcb.co.uk or call 0344 576 1910.

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The Bournemouth and Poole College

The Bournemouth and Poole College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK. We pride ourselves in offering a friendly and supportive learning environment with a broad range of courses and qualifications backed up by superb facilities and resources. We promise to provide learning and development opportunities for all, offering choice, quality and value for money.

The College is a “jigsaw” of diverse cultures and specialist areas. These specialist areas are known as “Faculties”. Each Faculty provides the expertise of motivated and highly qualified staff with resources and facilities specific to the curriculum or subject area.

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Castlepoint Shopping Park

Castlepoint Shopping Park is a unique retail experience. Located on the edge of Bournemouth, it’s the perfect venue for the big shop.

Open late and easily accessible, Castlepoint offers free parking for 3,000 cars. Convenience and freedom shopping, fashion and leisure, in a modern friendly location.

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J.P. Morgan

is a leading global financial services firm with a presence in Bournemouth for 30 years. The location is a technology and operations centre, resulting in a diverse range of career opportunities. An active ‘Supporting the Community’ programme provides assistance to local voluntary organisations, charities and schools.

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More – the leading bus operator within the conurbation of Bournemouth and Poole. They have an innovative approach to bus travel with services that operate 24 hours a day, free wifi and USB chargers on board. Ticketing choices, including their smartcard the key, mobile phone ticketing apps and “live bus times” on a responsive website which can be translated into a number of different languages

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Rawlins Davy Solicitors & Mediators

Rawlins Davy PLC trading as Rawlins Davy solicitors & Mediators is a Bournemouth based commercial law company. In 2008, after trading conventionally as a partnership for over 150 years, a ground breaking decision was made to respond to changing demands of commercial life, including the importance of business transparency, by incorporating as a Public Limited Company.

The solicitor directors of Rawlins Davy PLC strongly believe that their clients benefit not only from their company’s ongoing commitment to delivering a professional service of the highest calibre and proven technical excellence, but that they are uniquely positioned to respond to their clients’ needs and aspirations in these testing times.

The directors offer a service tailored to the needs of companies and business clients, from start-ups to those with turnovers in excess of £100 million, providing commercial property expertise together with commercial litigation, planning and employment support for their client businesses and those projects undertaken by them

The company’s Private Client Department responds to the more personal requirements of their clients with particular emphasis on Inheritance Tax matters.

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Heart 102.3

Part of the Global group, Dorset’s radio station Heart is packed with all your favourite shows and big name presenters including Heart Breakfast with Rich Clarke and Zoe Hanson, Celebrity presenters including Emma Bunton, Stephen Mulhern and Emma Willis.

Alongside Heart Global own and broadcast other stations such as Capital, Smooth, LBC, Radio X and Classic FM.

Alongside its ‘Turn up the feel good’ proposition, Heart is committed to bringing you the very latest news from across Dorset, plus up-to-date traffic and travel reports when you need them most.

And for businesses of all sizes throughout the county, Heart offers a full range of innovative and exciting multi-platform advertising opportunities.

To find out how you can give your business some Heart, please contact Karyn.head@thisisglobal, our Managing Director who would be delighted to hear from you…

Tune into Heart across Bournemouth and Dorset on 102.3 FM, DAB digital radio, at heart.co.uk and on the app and via Smart Speakers

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Taylorcocks

Taylorcocks is an Accountancy Age ‘Top 100’ firm of chartered accountants and chartered tax advisers who specialise in the provision of bespoke high quality accountancy and taxation solutions. Our expert

knowledge and experience has enabled us to provide our clients with the highest quality financial solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients.

The difference is clear from the very beginning of your engagement with taylorcocks, our experts excel in all areas of taxation and compliance and will go further to helping you meet your objectives.

www.taylorcocks.co.uk

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Lovett Estate & Letting Agents

Lovett Estate Agents is an established residential and commercial sales and lettings agent with offices in London, Canford Cliffs, Boscombe and Bournemouth.

Our experienced lettings team provide a comprehensive service ranging from finders fee to full management, to ensure that your rental property remains occupied and that those looking for a home are carefully matched ensuring that our clients see properties that suit their and the landlords needs.

Lovett Estate Agents use a vast array of media to advertise and market our properties ensuring that as many customers as possible see our properties. We currently advertise on Rightmove, Zoopla, Prime Location, Find a Property, UK Property Shop, Google, Heart FM, Wave 105 FM, Gold FM, Hope FM, Location Magazine, Daily Echo, Dorset Society, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linked In and YouTube to mention only a few!

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