Dorset Biz News

⚓ Subscriptions for the Savvy Navvy app, dubbed 'Google Maps for boats', will now be sold across Australia and New Zealand thanks to a new distribution partnership. 🤝 The Bournemouth firm has teamed up with Queensland's Paddy Wester to stock scratchcard subscriptions for the app in major marine retailers. Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUev6e8n #SavvyNavvy #MarineNavigation #Australia #NZ Jacco Willemsen John McDonald Isabel Johnston Jelte Liebrand

🚀 STRIDE Dorset, a four-month project offering expert advice, practical help and possible funding for Dorset SMEs, was officially launched this week. "I'd urge innovative businesses across the county to take a few minutes to see what STRIDE Dorset can do for them," said programme manager Jo Hancock at the BattleLab launch event. Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/ei5eVURu #STRIDEDorset #DorsetInnovationPark #BusinessSupport #Innovation

🏛️ Greendale Construction Ltd has begun improvement and remodelling works at the Grade II listed Dorchester Corn Exchange. "We're hugely excited about the transformation of this historic gem in the heart of the county town," said Mark Tattersall of Dorchester Arts, which will continue to host events and performances throughout the 34-week project. Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/ey3cXq3Z #GreendaleConstruction #Dorchester #DorchesterArts #HistoricRenovation Nicky Clarke-Bradford Rob Hooker MCIOB

Dorset Biz News – Bright, upbeat, positive. Today’s top stories on www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Tap or click the links below for your daily dose of Dorset... 🍻 ‘See you at the bar!’ say Chickpea Group trio as they snap up Shaftesbury pub – their first in Dorset. https://lnkd.in/eMcb9fpu 🏗 Final beam fitted as construction on Bournemouth and Poole College’s learning facilities chugs along. https://lnkd.in/e_iHnjte ⛵ Sunseeker International Ltd sold – but yachtmaker will keep its staff and production in Poole, new owners confirm. https://lnkd.in/eHzJ-nuk This, and so much more, on Dorset’s dedicated business news website. Dorset Biz News, part of The Business Magazine Group. #BusinessNews #Dorset #Business #DorsetBusiness #BackingDorsetBusiness #DorsetBizNews #DorsetBusinessNews

🍻 Wiltshire's Chickpea Group has made its first foray into Dorset with the acquisition of The King's Arms in Shaftesbury, set to reopen in late November. "It has all the characteristics of a great pub," said Ethan Davids, who founded the group alongside sister Jordan and friend Tommy Tullis – "a roaring fire, long bar and plenty of space." Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMcb9fpu #ChickpeaGroup #TheKingsArms #Shaftesbury #Pub Alice Noakes

🏗️ Structural work is now complete on Bournemouth and Poole College's new state-of-the-art learning facilities, due for completion in 2026. "With the signing of this final steel beam, we're closer to creating a space that fosters creativity, collaboration and excellence which our students will thrive in," said principal Phil Sayles at the topping out ceremony. Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/e_iHnjte #BournemouthAndPooleCollege #Construction #Bournemouth #Kier Carol Middleton Liz Lean PR Kier Group

🛥️ Sunseeker International Ltd may be under new ownership, but the yachtmaker's staff and production are to remain within Poole, it's been confirmed. "We can expect a substantial investment into the development of new core and niche models," said incoming chair Giancarlo Galeone, "supporting the worldwide presence of the brand." Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHzJ-nuk #Sunseeker #LuxuryYachts #Poole Andrea Frabetti LIONHEART CAPITAL Christopher Head Pamela Paci McKenna Townsend

Dorset Biz News – Always #BackingDorsetBusiness Today’s top stories on www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Tap or click the links below for your daily dose of Dorset...   🎂 ‘Big leap of faith’ pays off for Poole’s Prop Options as their mega birthday cake wows global crowds. https://lnkd.in/eFxAzRqk   🎶 ‘Biggest year yet’ promised as popular music festival returns to Christchurch Quay next summer. https://lnkd.in/g4pbMzsr   🎪 Bournemouth Pier operator cuts prices on key attractions for BCP residents with Pier Perks. https://lnkd.in/g2SE75cE   This, and so much more, on Dorset’s dedicated business news website.   If you like what you see, don’t forget to like, follow and share!   Dorset Biz News, part of The Business Magazine Group.   #BusinessNews #Dorset #Business #DorsetBusiness #BackingDorsetBusiness #DorsetBizNews #DorsetBusinessNews

"Explaining a vision for something that's never been created before took a big leap of faith. It's been a challenging and exciting process!" 🎂 But the hard work has paid off for Poole cake stand brand Prop Options as their two-metre high birthday cake wowed crowds at Cake International expo last weekend. Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFxAzRqk #PropOptions #CakeInternational #SustainableDesign #PooleBusiness Bradley Young Daisy Pratt

💳 Bournemouth Pier operator Adventure Attractions is offering local residents 20 per cent off with its new Pier Perks card. "This is our way of saying thank you to the local community," said marketing manager James B. Read the full story on Dorset Biz News 👇 👇 👇 https://lnkd.in/g2SE75cE #BournemouthPier #PierPerks #BCP #AdventureAttractions Kate Shaw