Isle of Portland Small Business Information

22/07/2026

Dorset Tourism Opportunities Market Analysis-

10/07/2026

Let's see where this goes

Britain’s Leading Edge has launched a new manifesto setting out how rural and coastal areas can help deliver some of the UK’s biggest priorities, including economic growth, clean energy, food security, defence and climate resilience.

06/07/2026

Visit Dorset joins VisitEngland's 'All on the Coast' Campaign
VisitEngland has launched the latest phase of its ‘All on the Coast’ domestic marketing campaign, designed to inspire more people to enjoy breaks and day trips to England’s outstanding coastal destinations.

As part of the campaign, destinations and tourism businesses across the country were invited to create their own video content around the theme ‘My coast has the most…’, celebrating the unique experiences that make their stretch of coastline special.

With our world-famous coastline, stunning beaches and iconic Jurassic Coast, it was only natural for Visit Dorset to get involved!

You can watch our campaign video via the link below. If you spot it on social media, we'd love your support—please don't forget to like, comment and share to help us spread the word and showcase Dorset to even more potential visitors.

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Dorset gives you something ...

10/06/2026

https://www.facebook.com/PortlandPlan/posts/pfbid02bybT8Cue3HuZYSM9iaeCtjQbtdFxQGWR8mtNwK8zhLzauL11oNfL9UpWUR8idtu8l?__cft__[0]=AZa9A5QB8f7L9FMjPcNjPEVG1w_5NjIUVZSJIpR3LToiRy2s6elV9StsIdWIBKTTVsn5UbQORLC7K2v7gYz38Aj1L21W9zEXbVT2eT-g2GpWsDqbJvGCfjeJbG7Dda5iddbb60kL2TOuiR_cRDhwkTBv4VP93ce0zvgC42Ou00G-6w&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R

Universities across England awarded a share of £80 million to offer up to 2,500 student places, as well as help build new facilities to support increased capacity growth over the next decade.

08/06/2026

Latest Information from Dorset Business Growth Hub - Please circulate as appropriate.

As part of the national network of Growth Hubs, funded by the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) and a proud delivery partner of the Government’s Business Growth Service, Business Growth Dorset will:

22/05/2026

https://mailchi.mp/westofengland/sw-net-zero-hub-newsletter-may-2026-5432955?e=4b41359136

Keeping you up to date with all the latest Net Zero news, funding opportunities, research and events in the South West.

21/05/2026

Update on the Neighbourhood Plan on this months Town Council PHL Committee - Agenda item 13 Annex C

14/05/2026

Extract from this week's Dorset Business News.

At Business Growth Dorset, we are dedicated to supporting local businesses in their journey towards success. Whether you have questions about our services, need guidance on the business support available, or want to explore the programmes available, our team is here to help.

13/04/2026

This week's Dorset Council's Business News includes an introductory article by the Portland Small Business Owner's Forum. Please circulate as appropriate.

As part of the national network of Growth Hubs, funded by the Department for Business & Trade (DBT) and a proud delivery partner of the Government’s Business Growth Service, Business Growth Dorset will:

09/04/2026

https://info.ktn-uk.org/cr/AQiqlwgQ1aioARi56bf2ATCR-8sSIF32bKf9cQx15y7799c0o97dQg-G92KtPe5bsCMKZqI

Innovate UK’s £10m Offshore Wind Innovation Programme phase 1 will support early and mid-stage innovation projects that help UK businesses develop and commercialise new offshore wind technologies.